We use it every day without a second thought, the most common form of plastic – polystyrene.
In this remarkable piece of visual theatre, Andrea Salustri explores the possibilities of polystyrene to the point it becomes alive and protagonist of the events on stage. As an almost unseen animator, he shows how we engage with objects, allowing them their own performing artistry, creating magic in front of our eyes.
No narrative or weighty metaphors, just extraordinary sensory evocations. You have to see it to believe.
Now based in Berlin, Italian born Andrea Salustri trained as a juggler in Rome before studying dance and choreography in Berlin. A Laureate of the circusnext European Circus Label, Materia was a hit at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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This performance was part of Circus City 2023- The Outsider Edition on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd October 2023 at 1532 Performing Arts Centre
Show Info
Full price £16, Concessions £13 + Booking Fee
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We use it every day without a second thought, the most common form of plastic – polystyrene.
In this remarkable piece of visual theatre, Andrea Salustri explores the possibilities of polystyrene to the point it becomes alive and protagonist of the events on stage. As an almost unseen animator, he shows how we engage with objects, allowing them their own performing artistry, creating magic in front of our eyes.
No narrative or weighty metaphors, just extraordinary sensory evocations. You have to see it to believe.
Now based in Berlin, Italian born Andrea Salustri trained as a juggler in Rome before studying dance and choreography in Berlin. A Laureate of the circusnext European Circus Label, Materia was a hit at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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Materia will be audio described – further information will be sent closer to the event.
The performance does not use verbal language, it is a visual and acoustic experience.
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“Exquisitely beautiful, strangely moving hour of object theatre.”
Three Weeks, Edinburgh
Image credit: Susana Chicó
What we love about Materia:
Part science experiment, part soundscape, part polystyrene firework display, Materia is juggling and dance like you have never seen it before. Puppetry with wind, heat and acetone. Go if you enjoy a show that builds from subtle interactions into a full blown immersive audio visual experience.
Image Credit: Paul Blakemore