Dwarfs carry curious items
Dwarfs in a new performance carry a variety of unusual items, including a door, a lamp, a crane, a giant duck, a beam, an otter, a ray of sunlight, and a letter. Each item is paired with a drawing and a word, creating a playful and imaginative experience.Pencil sketches add humor
The performance uses simple pencil sketches and doodles to illustrate the items the dwarfs carry. These drawings are meant to be lighthearted and amusing, adding a sense of humor to the visual storytelling.Cardboard transforms into architecture
On stage, puppeteers Maud Hufnagel and Virginie Gaillard use cardboard boxes from moving and storage to create a forest-like setting. These boxes gradually transform into structures like a castle and a house, forming a paper-based architecture.Performance based on a picture book
The performance Ces nains portent quoi ? is adapted from a picture book by Paul Cox. It is created and performed by the Compagnie Et compagnie, with Maud Hufnagel and Virginie Gaillard as the main creators and puppeteers.Event details and venue
The performance runs from November 10 to 15, 2026, as part of the Festival En Ribambelle. It takes place at La Criée, which is located at the Friche la Belle de Mai.
