How many emotions can fit into one small object? And can cold technology have a soul of its own? Imagine holding a strange, translucent cube in your hands. It is silent, motionless, alien. But the moment you touch it, the cube lights up, flickers, probably nervously, rustles, whispers something… and then comes to life before your eyes. You enter a world where technology is not just a tool, but also an entity that is almost terrifyingly alive.
The French ensemble Le Ciel uses immersion to explore the tension that arises between the aloof coldness of technology and the warmth of human closeness. Bad Block delivers an unsettling yet inspiring message about a glitch in the system. It is a unique fusion of high-tech digital art, sound art, and the delicate intimacy of puppetry. Here, the audience transforms into a collective orchestra that, through its movements and interactions, directs the atmosphere of the entire performance. Everyone thus becomes a co-creator of a world where the differences between people and technology disappear, and every tiny vibration of a cube becomes a carrier of a story about a time when machines are more a part of our everyday lives than ever before in human history.
“Black Block combines the principles of puppet theatre with new technologies in a way we have not seen before, and one that continues to surprise us again and again. The performance features interactive digital cubes equipped with speakers, which gradually evolve from producing simple sounds to engaging in dialogue with one another and with the audience, subtly coming to life in spectators’ hands. Together with their human operators, they create a singular experience that reflects how digital communication and artificial intelligence permeate our lives and reshape interpersonal relationships. Playful mischief, humour, and unexpected humanity stand alongside a fascination with technology and an exploration of the boundaries of theatre. As the cubes do not yet speak Czech, the performance is presented in English.” Tomáš Jarkovský, member of the Dramaturgical Board
NOTICE TO THE AUDIENCE: The performance is in English only and will not be subtitled. As there will be interactive moments, please consider your language proficiency to ensure you can fully enjoy the experience.
The French ensemble Le Ciel uses immersion to explore the tension that arises between the aloof coldness of technology and the warmth of human closeness. Bad Block delivers an unsettling yet inspiring message about a glitch in the system. It is a unique fusion of high-tech digital art, sound art, and the delicate intimacy of puppetry. Here, the audience transforms into a collective orchestra that, through its movements and interactions, directs the atmosphere of the entire performance. Everyone thus becomes a co-creator of a world where the differences between people and technology disappear, and every tiny vibration of a cube becomes a carrier of a story about a time when machines are more a part of our everyday lives than ever before in human history.
“Black Block combines the principles of puppet theatre with new technologies in a way we have not seen before, and one that continues to surprise us again and again. The performance features interactive digital cubes equipped with speakers, which gradually evolve from producing simple sounds to engaging in dialogue with one another and with the audience, subtly coming to life in spectators’ hands. Together with their human operators, they create a singular experience that reflects how digital communication and artificial intelligence permeate our lives and reshape interpersonal relationships. Playful mischief, humour, and unexpected humanity stand alongside a fascination with technology and an exploration of the boundaries of theatre. As the cubes do not yet speak Czech, the performance is presented in English.” Tomáš Jarkovský, member of the Dramaturgical Board
NOTICE TO THE AUDIENCE: The performance is in English only and will not be subtitled. As there will be interactive moments, please consider your language proficiency to ensure you can fully enjoy the experience.
Authors: Celine Garnavault, Thomas Sillard, Matthias Sebbane, Mathieu Enderlin, Dupont Florence
Directed by: Celine Garnavault
Sound: Thomas Sillard
Performer: Mathieu Enderlin
Puppets: Matthias Sebbane
Sound Engineering: Thomas Sillard / Mathieu Ducarre
Lighting Technician: Dominique Pain / Chloé Agag
Assistant Director: Pauline Archer
Sound Assistant: Mathieu Ducarre
Lighting: Dominique Pain
Cast: Céline Garnavault
Thomas Sillard
Mathieu Enderlin
Matthias Sebbane
Chloé Agag
Directed by: Celine Garnavault
Sound: Thomas Sillard
Performer: Mathieu Enderlin
Puppets: Matthias Sebbane
Sound Engineering: Thomas Sillard / Mathieu Ducarre
Lighting Technician: Dominique Pain / Chloé Agag
Assistant Director: Pauline Archer
Sound Assistant: Mathieu Ducarre
Lighting: Dominique Pain
Cast: Céline Garnavault
Thomas Sillard
Mathieu Enderlin
Matthias Sebbane
Chloé Agag
The performance of French artists is realized with the support of Institute Français Prague
