It’s like something out of a dream: strange figures have gathered in this square in front of the castle. They are dressed bizarrely, as if from the distant future, and present themselves to the audience with their heads held high. All of a sudden, this scene is transformed into an enchanting world: the figures become galloping horses, shining brightly and proudly into the night sky. But this fantastic herd is not wild and untamed at all – on the contrary! Elegant and graceful, they follow a precise choreography and cast a spell over the audience.

Every hour, the French artist and performance group Compagnie des Quidams transformed the forecourt of Schloss Eggenberg into a magical world of its own, taking the audience on a luminous journey into the land of dreams. Dancing creatures made of air, light and silk told scenic stories and created unforgettable images against the backdrop of Schloss Eggenberg.

KLANGLICHT 2021

Founded in 1994 by its artistic director Jean-Baptiste Duperray, the “Compagnie des Quidams ” has staged more than a dozen performances in over forty countries, from Europe and Asia to Australia and South America. It brings together twenty artists and technicians from various fields such as theater, dance, music and circus. The Compagnie des Quidams is based in the village of Etrez Quidams in the north of the Ain. In addition to its performances, it also develops projects to raise awareness of art in public spaces, sometimes with open rehearsals and artistic workshops.

Writers: Hal Collomb, Jean-Baptiste Duperray & Géraldine Clément
Director: Jean-Baptiste Duperray
Costumes: Géraldine Clément, Frédéric Grand
Music: Serge Besset
3D model: Jean-Marc Noirot-Cosson
Production: Compagnie des Quidams
Technical realization: grafx live-marketing GmbH, ARTEC group GmbH

The performance was realized with the kind support
of Steiermärkische Sparkasse.