Theatre
11.9.-14.9.2025
Kraftzentrale, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

An imperturbable white horse amid the cacophony of life.

It’s like being catapulted into a Fellini film. Falaise, French for “cliff”, is a sight to behold, raw and poetic at the same time. The Franco-Catalan theatre, dance and circus troupe Baro d’evel performs in a chaotic, crumbling scenery: Walls pierced with holes, spilling out performers in a whirlwind of constant motion. Between absurd humour and tender interactions, contradictions of human existence are revealed. A living fresco, executed in black and white, that is constantly transformed through acrobatic contortions, slapstick, animals, dance and music. With eight performers, a white horse and a flock of pigeons, Falaise is a poetic work of art about the downfall and resurrection of humanity. Suitable for families with children 10 and older, the company uses acrobatics, dance and music to show that the end of the world can also be full of beauty.

PRODUCTION: Baro d’evel COPRODUCTIONS: GREC 2019 festival de Barcelona, Teatre Lliure de Barcelone, Théâtre Garonne, scèneeuropéenne, Malraux scène nationale Chambéry Savoie, Théâtre de la Cité – CDN Toulouse Occitanie,Pronomade(s) en Haute-Garonne, CNAR, L’Archipel, scène nationale de Perpignan, MC93 – Maison de laCulture de Seine-Saint-Denis, CIRCa, Pôle National Cirque, Auch Gers Occitanie, Le Grand T, théâtre de Loire-Atlantique, le Parvis, scène nationale Tarbes-Pyrénées, Les Halles de Schaerbeek – Bruxelles, L’Estive, scènenationale de Foix et de l’Ariège, le cirque Jules Verne, pôle national cirque, Amiens, la scène nationale d’Albidans le cadre du soutien du FONDOC, Bonlieu, scène nationale d’Annecy, La Comunidad de Madrid (Teatrosdel Canal), le domaine d’O (Montpellier 3M), Houdremont, scène conventionnée de la Courneuve, 2 PôlesCirque en Normandie / La Brèche à Cherbourg – Cirque-Théâtre d’Elbeuf. Project beneficiary of the PYRENART cross-border cooperation project, under the Interreg V-A Spain-France-Andorra programme POCTEFA 2014-2020 – European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) With the help from CIRCa, PNC, Auch, Gers, Occitania, Théâtre de la Cité - CDN Toulouse Occitania, La Brèche,pôle national cirque en Cherburgo, Les Pronomade(s) en Alto Garona CNAR, Le Théâtre de Lorient y L’animala l’esquena en Celrà.

Press reviews

“Will humanity withstand its fall? In a metaphorical waltz, extraordinary performers (including a horse) defy the announced catastrophe.” –  Télérama, 7 March 2020

 

“You feel like saying, How fucking beautiful! Let’s hope the whole world sees this masterpiece ...” – Les Trois Coups, 4 February 2020

 

Falaise has the magic of draughts that take contrasting moods with them, open doors, close others and give the audience the jubilant pleasure of being part of the meaning.” – La Grande Parade, 20 January 2020

  • A woman is lifted into the air by several performers on a dark stage. In the background you see a band playing instruments. The photo is in black and white.
    © François Passerini
  • Two performers climb up between two rough stage walls. They are wearing light-coloured robes on which dark traces of colour can be seen. The photo is in black and white.
    © François Passerini
  • Five performers in dark clothing enact a dramatic scene on stage. The photo is in black and white.
    © François Passerini
  • A dancer in a white dress moves expressively in front of a painted wall. The photo is in black and white.
    © François Passerini
  • A performer with a bare upper body stands before a rough, painted stage backdrop. A door in the set piece opens in the background and reveals another person. The photo is in black and white.
    © François Passerini

Cast

  • Authors & Directors
    • Camille Decourtye ,
    • Blaï Mateu Trias
  • On stage
    • Lucia Bocanegra ,
    • Noëmie Bouissou ,
    • Camille Decourtye ,
    • Blaï Mateu Trias ,
    • Oriol Pla ,
    • Julian Sicard ,
    • Marti Soler ,
    • Guillermo Weickert ,
    • a horse and pigeons
  • Collaboration in Directing
    • María Muñoz ,
    • Pep Ramis ,
    • Mal Pelo
  • Collaboration in Dramaturgy
    • Barbara Métais-Chastanier
  • Set Design
    • Lluc Castells
  • Assistant Set Design
    • Mercè Lucchetti
  • Musical Collaboration and Sound Creation
    • Fred Bühl
  • Light Design
    • Adèle Grépinet
  • Costume Design
    • Céline Sathal
  • Recorded Music
    • Joel Bardolet
  • Technical Management
    • Nina Pire
  • Lights Management
    • Nicolas Zuraw
  • Stage Management
    • Mathieu Miorin ,
    • Benjamin Porcedda
  • Sound Management
    • Chloé Levoy ,
    • Fred Bühl
  • Animal Care
    • Perrine Comellas
  • Production
    • baro d'evel
  • Managing Director / Promotion
    • Laurent Ballay
  • Administration
    • Caroline Mazeaud
  • Production Assistant
    • Pierre Compayré
  • Administration Assistant
    • Élie Astier

Visit

  • Age guidance

    Recommended from 10 years

  • Introduction

    An introduction will take place in the foyer of the Kraftzentrale 45 minutes before the start of each event.

Happy Sundays

On Sundays it’s time to go to the theatre. Not alone, but with the whole family! While the adults are busy watching the afternoon performance of Falaise on 14 September, the children take part in a workshop led by a theater educator. With fun games and using a variety of methods, they explore the topics presented in the performance. Tickets can be booked directly in the web shop.

A joyful girl with long brown hair holds a colorful, handmade paper fish on a stick. She wears a summery floral dress and smiles while looking to the side. In the background, many people dressed in colorful clothing participate in a festive parade or procession.
© Katja Illner

Directions and arrival

Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
Emscherstr. 71
47137 Duisburg

  • Public transport and KombiTicket
  • Directions
  • Travelling by bike
  • Accessibility at the venue

  • Access
  • Access aids
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible toilets
  • Hearing support
  • Festival team on site
  • Dates and Tickets
    September
    Thu 11.9.2025
    8 p.m. Theatre Kraftzentrale, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
    Fri 12.9.2025
    8 p.m. Theatre Kraftzentrale, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
    Sat 13.9.2025
    8 p.m. Theatre Kraftzentrale, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
    Sun 14.9.2025
    4.30 p.m. Theatre Kraftzentrale, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord