The rage of fire and the purification of water are blended into one - and then displayed
throughout the “O” Theatre in this brilliantly visual act. Incorporating ancient folklore and martial
arts, this act invokes rituals from around the world including Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and
Australia. The fire act was conceptualized and transformed by artists with different backgrounds,
from performance companies to street theatre. Incorporated in the act is the amazing fire stunt
of Ray Wold.

Naturally, air and water must meet fire and it does so in an act named Feu. Set to
"Terre Aride" (which translates into "Arid Ground") from the "O" showtrack, this act
contrasts the watery world we've found ourselves in. The way the theater glows during
this act is what allures me to it - reflected in the huge circular mirror above the stage.
The theater seems to turn into flame itself as the performance wields itself onstage. But when
one, two and even three men get into the performance and fight amongst themselves, well...
it is simply amazing how they pulse to the rhythms around them. In the end, the water
encompasses the fire, snuffing it out; however, we are left with one last poignant image; t
hat of an everyday man sitting in his chair nonchalantly reading the newspaper while set aflame.
Contains text written by Richard Russo and Paul Roberts,
as published in the “Fascination! Newsletter”.
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| Position: | 6/13 |
| Song: | Terre Aride |
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