PIEDESTAL
© Heroen Bollaert

PIEDESTAL

A thrilling, inclusive performance that blends theatre and circus

Het Scheldeoffensief

2LJ - 4LJ

Prices

kleuter & lager €7.00
kleuter & lager - vriendenschool €5.00

In PIEDESTAL, seven Pulcinellas take centre stage: the first without arms, the second without eyes, the third without legs, the fourth without a voice, the fifth without a nose, the sixth without ears and the seventh without a heart. Together they try to build a structure, but their respective limitations constantly get in the way, bringing the project to a standstill. Eventually, the Pulcinella without a heart decides to take a leap and climb towards the elusive ideal. At first, no one dares to follow her, until the least acrobatic one  of the group, driven by sheer willpower, ascends without hesitation.

Both the chosen format and the diverse cast ensure that this life lesson is anything but a sombre affair, but rather a cheerful note, a tune that lifts the spirits
pzazz

PIEDESTAL explores the tension between ambition and acceptance, a quest for the balance between limitation and infinite possibilities – an enchanting and inclusive performance at the intersection of theatre and circus.

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prepare for your class visit

In order to minimise disruption to the performances, hetpaleis requests that you switch off your mobile phone before the start of the performance. Eating, snacking, drinking and photography are not permitted.

Responding to the performance is of course allowed, and even encouraged!

View the theatre codes here.
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tourdates

  1. hetpaleis
    • school performance

credits

spelers: Franky Delaere, Julia Luna Dierens, Fleur Perneel, Oskar Stalpaert, Aude Vandecaveye & Piet Van Hijfte
concept en coachings: Jakobe Geens & Frank Dierens
costume: Valérie Le Roy
music: Geoffrey Burton
maskers: Pepijn Ronaldo
theatre technician: Lene Maesen
production: An Van den Bergh
scenography: Sam De Clercq
co-production: PERPLX, Miramiro en Perpodium
with support from: e Grote Post, Cultuurhuis Merelbeke, Cirque Plus, Stad Gent, De Vlaamse Overheid en de taxsheltermaatregel van de Belgische Federale Overheid via uFund