Walking on Clouds with Closed Eyes
Description:This show is a re-reading of Virginia Woolf’s diaries. After penning “A Dream Attached to a Horse That Doesn’t Fall off,” which re-read Christopher Columbus’s diaries, and Butterfly and Yoke, which re-read the diaries of Vincent Van Gogh, this trilogy concludes by returning to Woolf’s journals. The previous research and experience guided the approach for […]
Jackal’s Wedding
Description:Virgule’s production of “Jackal’s Wedding” was an innovative exploration showcasing thought-provoking insights into human nature. Through expert composition and spatial design, the audience is taken on a unique journey that few have ventured before. The professional cast and crew brought to life a compelling Comedy-Drama that captivated audiences and received excellent reviews, selling out every […]
The Dream Attached To a Horse Which Doesn’t Collapse
Description:The re-reading of Christopher Columbus’ daily notes led to the show “A dream attached to a horse which doesn’t collapse”, in which Virgule sought to gain exclusive insight into the performer’s presence on stage. Over the course of two years, we carefully narrowed our focus and developed an expert understanding of energy transfer, intent on […]
Butterfly & Yuke
Description: Butterfly & Yoke is Iran’s first international theater practice after the revolution in 1978. This 2 language (Farsi-French) show was made during radical right wing president Mahmod Ahmadinejad. And Virgule could manage to invite and work with 5 professional French actors and 15 french acting students combined with 6 Iranian actors. Imagine in the […]
7 Commandments for Becoming Contemporary
Description: This show is an intercultural research project studying the contemporary tension between the concept of self and the other. It was a collaboration between performers from 7 different cultures(France, Italy, Afghanistan, America, Iran, Portugal and South Korea). IHow can we communicate with each other ignoring the language limitations? When we wanted to plan this […]
Find the Way
Description: This project is based on the concept of theatrical interactivity. It’s a combination of elements from different fields, such as theater, video games and literature, creating a unique experience for our audience by blending these genres together. “Find the way” is one of our early interactive shows that sadly we never could have the […]
Dog’s Silence (Sag Sokout)
Description: The play represents the culmination of a long term collaboration between director “Arvand Dashtaray” and playwright “Tala Motazedi”. It is an experimental piece that blends literature and performance, developed over a year and a half of research. Though it is non-realistic in form, the narration carries the story through its themes. The goal is […]
Let’s swing a bit
Description: “Let’s swing a bit” is a tragic and complicated yet simple narrative of people’s fall from grace. Where each person who falls contributes to the other’s ruin and absurdity. It’s about those who wash their hands of the world and get lost in the hustle and bustle of the city and remain suspended forever. […]
Let’s Swing A Bit (Kami Balatar)
Description: We are all floating in the balance between life and death, meaning and form, desires and realities. We are humans with stories, now floating most in virtual reality. “Let’s swing a bit” is a tragic yet simple narrative about people who fall from grace. Each person who falls contributes to the other’s ruin and […]
Tin Tin and the Moundas Castle
Description:Tin-Tin and the Secret of Mondas Castle, a brand new theatrical play based on the beloved Belgian comic book characters. Director Arvand Dashtaray breathes new life into the classic story with unique and innovative elements. Witness the awe-inspiring stage design that sets this performance apart from any other. Stand among the devoted fans of TinTin […]