Friday, 15 January 2010

Öper Öpis - Barbican Theatre


Stanislavsky point out actors have to identify the character as a possible side of the actor themselves. by contrast, physical theatre based on physical activities, play with the interaction of the body and the space. it shows on a surrealistic theatre event which different from daily life. through this nonverbal performance, actors action and behavior are hugely magnified, body language create a meaningful symbol itself. Performers usually do a serial action, but do not reveal their motives and consequences. thereby, the audience was pushed to speculate and imagine.

This time, london international mime festival gave me a lot of inspiration. The continuous development of physical theater is no longer just dancing piece. Contemporary Physical theater have increased and become more diverse. It combined with changeable stage, lively characteristic and ingenious music cooperated. it really catching the eye of audiences.

In the Barbican Centre, the performance Oper Opis completely changed my understanding of physical theater. the use of slope Stage and props were extremely skillful. on the stage everything is being an object, of course the actor's body itself. it produced a strong visual impact to me.


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