BOB THÉÂTRE
WoooOOOoool
45 min
In pursuit of a small, glowing animal, two brothers embark on an adventure full of wonder, through a world full of unknown creatures. A large, funny, and poetic fresco, entirely designed using needlework.
After spotting a “light fly” (a frail creature as bright as a firefly) darting between the dry stones of a house, two boys make it their mission to track it down. But this worthy intention soon leads them into a strange world inhabited by mysterious, mesmerising organisms that emerge from giant cocoons and other marvellous chrysalises. In a set of hand-embroidered wool, crafted with the utmost subtlety, each object is handled in full view to become a puppet, a living accessory, or a travelling companion, with the audience’s tacit involvement. With their unabashed exploitation of the absurd and infectious humour, even in the show’s music, the artists subvert our sense of fear to stimulate transformations that help us grow. A textile and musical epic that threads the metaphor of a great subject: the quest for meaning.
Cultural Engagement and Outreach
Working alongside La Villette’s Arts and Cultural Education team, Bob Théâtre offers post-show discussions following school and public performances, an audio-described performance, tactile tours for visually impaired or blind students as part of dedicated projects, as well as a performance adapted for audiences with complex disabilities in partnership with Culture Relax.
Direction and staging Denis Athimon, Gregaldur, Christelle Hunot Performance Denis Athimon, Gregaldur Textile design Christelle Hunot Music composition Gregaldur Lighting design Gwendal Malard Stage management (alternating) Nolwenn Kerlo, Gwendal Malard Photo credit Bob Théâtre
Co-production La Maison du Théâtre, Brest; Centre culturel Houdremont, La Courneuve; Le Dôme, Saint-Avé
With the support of Département de la Seine Saint-Denis; Lillico – scène conventionnée d’intérêt national in prefiguration Art, Childhood, Youth, Rennes; Centre culturel l’Ellipse, Moëlan-sur-Mer; Ekla – Scène centre for Childhood and Youth, Wallonia; Le Grand Bleu – scène conventionnée Art, Childhood and Youth, Lille; Très Tôt Théâtre – Young Audience venue, Quimper. Bob Théâtre is supported by the French Ministry of Culture / DRAC Bretagne. It also receives support from the Brittany Region and the City of Rennes.
Practical information
Grande Halle – Salle Boris Vian
Métro
Ligne 5 - Porte de Pantin
Tram
Tram 3b - Porte de Pantin
Bus
Bus 75, 151 : Porte de Pantin
Parking
Q-Park
Philharmonie
Q-Park
Cité de la Musique - La Villette
Q-Park
Cité de la Musique - Conservatoire
Parking
Cité des Sciences
Bike GH
Vélib' docking points
Bike racks
Electric bikes
A battery container is located in front of the Grande Halle.
- Relax : a relaxed performance in a welcoming and inclusive setting, where everyone in the audience, with or without a disability, is received and respected in their individuality on 14.03.
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM). Please contact 01 40 03 75 75
- Partially accessible to deaf individuals, depending on the programming.
- Partially accessible to individuals with hearing aids, depending on the programming.
- Partially accessible to visually impaired and blind individuals.
- Accessible to individuals with psychological, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities.
- Several dining options are available in the park before or after the show. Discover them HERE.
Access to the venue is subject to a security check.
- The following are prohibited: all glass containers, sharp or blunt objects, weapons of any kind or replica weapons, animals except guide dogs for the blind, large luggage or bulky bags, and batteries for electric bikes or scooters.
- Security officers have sole discretion over which items are allowed or not.
- Bringing food into the performance hall is not permitted.
