Jean Baptiste Maillet and Romain Bermond, better known as STEREOPTIK, have entranced audiences alike since 2009 with their integration of cinematography and musical accompaniments to make pieces that truly stand out. A partnership that proves vital to the end result, Maillet and Bermond go beyond being performers of their pieces, designing every element, from the narrative, to the lighting, to the soundtrack embedded within each show. Ahead of their performance of Dark Circus at this year’s London International Festival, Theatrefullstop were able to speak Maillet and Bermond about performing at this year’s festival, how they both approach creating their work and the importance of LIMF for the promotion of physical and visual theatre.
Have you ever questioned your life, the moments of exaltation and events where you think this cannot get any better? Well in this presentation of making the most of moments, Baba Fish explore and interrogate the existence of life. An absurdist look into the life of an old man, this show is a journey of invention, memories and nostalgic occurrences. In collaboration with The London International Mime Festival, Baba Fish devise a production that is playful, melodramatic and contemplative.
