Les Squames - Compagnie Cumulus | Encore Festival at the Völklinger Hütte World Cultural Heritage Site!
The Squames, strange humanoid creatures from the mountains of Central Europe, are first brought under the watchful eyes of the guards to the cage, the last place intended for them. Even on the way there, you will notice that although these creatures are now a minority, they are anything but quiet...
The play invites us to question our view of others and how we deal with differences, denouncing the many forms of racism without naming them. It confronts the critical spirit of passers-by with the discourse of authority, embodied by the guards, and with the opinions of other spectators. It challenges the audience to react and exchange ideas. The debates and reactions triggered by this are as much a part of the performance as the acting itself.
