{"id":109083,"date":"2025-05-09T20:48:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T03:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forallevents.com\/reviews\/?p=109083"},"modified":"2025-05-09T21:01:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T04:01:29","slug":"n-ormes-agathe-and-adrien","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forallevents.com\/reviews\/n-ormes-agathe-and-adrien\/","title":{"rendered":"Provocative Emotive show – N.Ormes with Agathe and Adrien"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nPhoto: SFIAF<\/span><\/p>\n

N.Ormes with Agathe and Adrien is presented in San Francisco May 8 and 10 at the 2025 San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF). Canada’s duo Agathe Bisserier and Adrien Malette-Ch\u00e9nier created and perform N.Ormes, which is an intriguing expression and investigation into gender norms. \u00a0They blend their physical expertise integrating circus acrobatic balance skills seamlessly into elements of dance, theatre, and performance art.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

While we may imagine traditional hand \/balance skills punctuated by a broad flourish after each daring balance of the female partner on the shoulders of the male partner, Agathe and Adrien turn this idea upside down completely! Their visual and physical storytelling has no words and relies only on the physical aspect of strength plus subtle looks or gestures to each other or the audience that speak volumes. Their approach to their creation and performance is to apply the physical skills learned from their professional training at the Circus School of Quebec to develop their unique form of storytelling.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Agathe and Adrien perform variation upon variation of balances with hands, head and limbs and movement around the space as they build their imaginative story, which develops based on a relationship. They have joyous moments as well as disagreements – the addition of theatricality is relatable and draws the audience in effectively. What follows is no less than a continuous flow of action with cleverly coordinated jumps, rolls, runs, balances on head and limbs accompanied by fascinating music by Simon Leoza.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The athletic strength of Agathe and Adrien is immense and the basis of this story. While the pairing of both Agathe and Adrien during the physical moves is traditional at first, Agathe sees that she is as strong as Adrien and the only difference is their height.\u00a0The acrobatic dance in this piece is original and visceral, it follows a relationship and also makes a statement. Agathe is determined and soon she finds the fairness and equity she sought. Her response is outstanding!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Costumes by Sophie El-Assad are white, straw and black, and look like everyday clothes, which is a smart choice and sets the tone for the physical storytelling that develops organically and becomes significant in the latter half of the show.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Lighting by Claire Seyller adds atmosphere and pin like focus on the movement, expert balances, creative lifts and interesting shapes Agathe and Adrien form on and around each other. The build of the show is dynamic as it develops brilliantly although the last ten minutes might benefit from streamlining.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This is a must see show if you are interested in movement and acrobatics with theatrical and unexpected action in creative unique exploration of gender norms – Provocative and emotive!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

More Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Date(s) & Time(s): Thu May 8, 8:30pm; Sat May 10, 8:00pm<\/strong><\/span>
\nDuration: 60 minutes\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\nVenue: Dance Mission Theater<\/strong><\/span>
\nLocation: 3316 24th St, SF, CA 94110,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ticket Information<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Early Bird: $20, Advance: $25, Door: $28
\nFor the best deals, see multiple shows with a discount Festival Pass.<\/strong><\/span>
\nTICKETS<\/a>\u00a0FESTIVAL PASS<\/a>
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Agathe & Adrien Website: <\/strong><\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/www.agathe-adrien.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SFIAF
\nhttps:\/\/www.sfiaf.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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