Théâtre en flammes: la première fois

“The First Time” experiments with a highly naturalistic form of drama. It makes use of “happening” techniques without being totally defined by them. “

 

The First Time” is about moments in our everyday lives, those “first times” in life both simple and moving, egocentric and universal. Each performance is different, driven by the actors and actresses’ interpretative energy, individuality, and personalities. The actors and actress appear on stage in an impromptu order; there are no prior agreements. They address the audience by telling stories about the past, each time starting with the words “The first time…” Little by little, this builds into a complex chorus, in which words overlap and voices intermingle. These stories, true or imagined, tell of unspectacular events, which nevertheless our lives hinge on, revealing in the process a variety of images, sensations and emotions.

 

DATE // 25.4.09 | 8 p.m., 26.4.09 | 8 p.m. (26.4. Post-performance discussion, Host: Martin Heller)

 

WO // Hafenhalle09

 

TICKETS //  EUR 18.00 regular, EUR 13.00 concessions: students up to 26, retirees, persons with special needs and accompanying persons, persons in community or military service, Ö1 Club, OÖN Card, EUR 9.00 concessions (Linz09 Insider), EUR 7.00 concessions (pupils), EUR 5.00 concessions (school groups), Admission free with Kulturpass

 

PARTICIPANTS // Denis Maillefer (Director), five members of the company and four actors and actresses from Linz

 

PARTNERS // Théâtre en Flammes (Lausanne)