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Where did stunt performance, a distant cousin of dance, originate? In Machine à spectacle, Solène Wachter explores the figure of the stuntwoman and invites us to discover her interpretation of this art of illusion and risk-taking. A breathtaking creation in which the power of movement sometimes reveals the body’s limits. The stage becomes a machine where effects are gradually constructed, and where spectacle is both created and fractured.
More than the show itself, Solène Wachter loves understanding the inner workings and behind-the-scenes processes that bring sensations to life. For Machine à spectacle, she tackles the adrenaline of live performance. On stage, she sets up structures, apparatus and technical devices that create an environment where the three performers and the stuntwoman physically confront falling, suspension and momentum. Yes, the stuntwoman—the quintessential heroine of action films! Who better to embody virtuosity, danger and illusion? Solène Wachter is already an accomplished performer and choreographer. She has often danced with some of the greatest names, from Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker to Boris Charmatz, and now she creates her own works. In her previous piece, FOR YOU / NOT FOR YOU, she divided the audience to reveal both the front and the reverse side of the show simultaneously. This idea was already taking shape. She takes her exploration further in the aptly titled Machine à spectacle. The “machine” is the stage, where the body must constantly negotiate with technology. She is not seeking a feat of prowess. What she wants to show is what lies behind every spectacular effect: the training, suffering and repetition that seemingly erase all the immense difficulties involved. Suitable for ages 8 and up, Machine à spectacle is a truly spectacular show! Showing and revealing how it works does nothing to diminish the “wow” effect. On the contrary, it gives us the keys to understanding why the power of an image that only appears effortless leaves us speechless. Amélie Blaustein-Niddam Duration: 1 hour Category: - Ages 8 and up, Young audiences - Dance - Performance adapted for audience members with psychological disabilities: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Meet the artists after the performance: Friday, October 16, 2026 - School performance: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Price: From 10 to 25 euros.
Source: paris.fr — photo: César Vayssié