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AN INDUSTRIAL CABARET
a nomadic factory …
A phalanstery of another time, probing a romantic nostalgia for the world of hard
labor in which the human mechanic will be magnified!
This show is nonsense, a full-fledged utopia:
a GIANT ENTRESORT with 11 workers:
actors and musicians,
360 minutes (6 hours per day) to 360° (area of 30m x 30m)
with big music machines
in popular theatrical imagery.
In our group of artists-workers, we include a BILINGUAL
COMEDIAN (French English), who was recruited for this specific
occasion in order to make sure that the meaning of the spectacular
speech is understandable from the audience that is gathered in the
bleach (final opening & demonstration of the machines) or in the canteen
(worker's atelier). This comedian will be in charge of interpreting
instantly some parts of the dialogue.
Some sequences will be translated (musical refrains, museum
visits etc) by the workers themselves. There will be also many written
texts in English : the book "historic of Dynamogène workshop", user
manual for the function of the machines, detailed instructions in our
exposition desk..
Basically, we are French-speaking workers, but we wish to convey
the meaning of our stories to everyone, this is why we prioritise the
gestures and the music.
This creation is a subtle combination of human reflexes and technology on which falls
the shadow of Jacques Tati - « Jour de Fête », and de Charlie Chaplin - « Modern
times ».
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SPECIAL EVENT:
Open House of the Dynamogène Workshop, maker of musical boxes since 1859.
In an ambiance of « garage à musique », surrounded by machines and tools, close to
the work desk and design table, one can find some of the most symbolic creations of
this illustrious house.
Today, the day of never, the factory is set in motion and there’s a lot of hustle and
bustle. One worker methodically checks nuts and bolts, his colleague frantically
polishes an anvil, almost to absurdity, while the foreman announces to visitors the
next demonstration of machine No. 3 in Workshop B-2.
On occasion, you can visit our socket wrench collection of 12, look at the
sketchbooks and admire some prototypes. Some machines are out in the open for
you to play with! Here and there, some silly workers are preparing surprises...
Follow the program or let your curiosity wander…
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the wonderful world of work!!
Line production, a small mechanical workshop, musical clocks,
we are in a factory of another time. And yet…
in a world, sometimes futurist and antiquated, obsolete,
like coming from nowhere and yet seems familiar.
You no longer remember but you forgot nothing;
Industrial memory, handmade, smell of cold metal.
Go ahead, use the soap of Marseille or the Arma ® paste,
the trace of grease on your hands remains indelible,
deeply rooted in permanent filigree.
Though they relocate or close the company,
the tradition persists and resists.
Beyond the struggles, the well organized union’s strikes,
tires that burn in front of the entry door, the aroma of the morning coffee break,
the discussion among the colleagues, and the smirk of the time clock,
which regulates this sublime descent to hell, accompanying us to the tomb,
from the other side of the surrounding wall.
Nostalgia for an epoch, invented and dreamt about,
we enlist ourselves for an anachronistic tradition that sometimes borders on folly.
We are nothing, or very little, we, the rest,
who come to interpret most sincerely for you this symphony out of synch,
We are workers.
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A PLACE OF PLAY IN THE HEART OF CITIES
Daily capacity: 2000 people. Flux maximum : 400 people
Duration: 6 hours
We can also perform a condensed version of 2 hours and 30 minutes
The show requires spaces like public places. It can also be done under covered halls, open to the four
winds of the city center, friches, old factories, barns… The space should be flat, with a surface of
about 30m x 30m, in order to integrate the public and the set.
The show, designed like a giant entresort, comprised of a single entrance/exit.
The arena is both a space for discovery, inspection, like a museum from another generation
(collections to see, archives to consult, a display of photos, machines to play with), and some
theatrical and musical plays.
The aesthetic of the group is presented under the form of “antiquated futurism” « 1984 » (film)
THE PUBLIC
The Little Catalogue is a large-scale entresort with intervals of free visit.
A spectator exits, leaving space for a new entrant, following a continuous flow.
Through the acting, the decoration, the smell, the noise of our imaginary factory, we resuscitate a
dreamlike and industrial atmosphere that takes one by the throat move them deeply.
4 ways of interpretation:
A passerby, loiters, browses sketches, machineries, photos, archives, moves to the factory
canteen, drinks and observes the hard-working atmosphere of the place.
Participant, active, he manipulates some toy machines made available to them… turns the handle,
pushes a button… open to be surprised…
Obedient spectator, seated on the benches, he attends the short theatrical and mechanical-
musical sessions
Lucky spectator, he is randomly surprised by a poetical impromptu from a corner of the factory.
The space of play conjures the global vision of the works presented and induces connections: mass
and individual, skills/knowledge and the pleasure, frustration of not being able to see everything…
Therefore, no official guide, no obligation, no arrows, some hints, some suggestions and through the
PA, we inform, misinform deliberately…
The workers are there to steer, to gather, to disperse the public.
Signboards, voices, barriers, lighting, machineries that, like mermaids, call to the wreck, we will call it
all: the management of the mess, or “ The Theory of Bordel Ambiant” dear to Roland Moréno
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NON-EXHAUSTIVE INVENTORY
OF THE FACTORY NOOKS
ENTRANCE GATE,
Large metal gate (rusty sheet metal),
2 panels, cubbyhole with punch clock, telephone,
personal belongings…
Marcel, a worker who speaks well, welcomes the public
with his legendary eloquence, and our colleague,
Joseph, explains how it works.
The ambiance is set…
DESIGN OFFICE:
Hangar of corrugated galvanized sheet metal
(5m x 2m50)
a cabinet of mechanical curiosities, a real mess
visible through a window and the possibility to
enter by the front door. Candles, scents, strange
and universal memories…
At Pompon’s place, whimsical designer alchemist.
Whispered discussions, cave mad & poetic
where ideas germinate.
Autopsy of an anvil & random visits.
It’s a powerhouse. You have to merit it!
BIKE PILE,
Some very old bike corps in
unpleasant position…
Metal inertia invitation to meditation...
doubles as a stock of raw materials.
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INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM,
Hangar in corrugated galvanized metal sheets
(5m x 2m50), free entry or guided tour,
There are things to read, see and hear. You can sit…
Visits are scheduled every 10 minutes.
Portrait gallery of the workers, obsolete prototype, cathode-
retrospective, short demonstrations, official historical book
(3 pages).
Possibility of a guided tour by Octave or someone else.
Sometimes, the museum hosts clandestinely the punk-
workers of the « hostile cabaret », some rascals who act
incognito at the perverted initiative of colleague Boran.
MECHANICAL DISTRIBUTOR,
Authentic! Escaped from a 70’ funfair,
it really works with 2€ coins... it’s a bit of a rip off…
"Pleasure of Giving." For not too much, a real cardboard box
including an unforgettable souvenir of the past of the factory.
Invest in fun!
WORKSHOP
Workbench, covered (corrugated metal sheet),
fully equipped (vise, drill press…), industrial ads,
announcement of demonstrations...
And our famous ... and authentically ancient
"Automatic Saw" that prepares scrap washers.
Emile and Lucien activate it with bravery.
Beware, it really works, it's hot and it cuts!
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AT VICTOR’S …
An exhibit of musical tools,
2 peg boards (4m x 1.50m)
Many accessories and glorious pictures of
Hollywood time ...
Victor Guzo, musical toolmaker master,
talkative-worker, traveller and polyglot, tells
beautiful and amazing stories, sometimes
improvises some memorable concerts.
By invitation only.
THE GARAGE,
Space defined by pegs and removable rope,
information sheet for each machine.
Where the 4 glorious mobile music machines (jewels
of our prestigious House) are parked.
Namely :
The Cymbalobylette, real mechanical battucada…
The Modern Aérophone, ancestor of the Juke-Box …
The Klaxonarion, techno cycling…
The Torprdo Swing, the origins of Rock’n’Roll …
Our colleague Pépin with his alcoholic accordion,
never short of a mechanical anecdote,
is scrubbing the gears.
LIBRARY,
Wooden shelf hanging in a corner
containing a dozen books…
Some chosen books are available
You can freely borrow them.
You can put them back at their place after
reading.
THANK YOU !
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CAFE,
A booth with corrugated iron roof and zinc
bar (real piano bar), distributor of bolts
(formerly peanuts),
2 tables & 8 chairs, large parasol,
motorcycle.
Personalised decoration ...
if our colleague Ferdinand is in the mood, you
can have a drink to the health of the corpse of
the last big boss.
Boiled eggs & lemonade, for free!
You can sit and read the Journal de l’Usine
written, edited and distributed by the exotic
Giuseppe.
You can listen to good music and rest.
It is here, at this proletarian café that runs the
cabaret where each worker will show, with
malice and poetry his hidden talent.
Not to miss!
GAMES TOWER,
Kiosk of corrugated metal sheets and tubes
(L1.50m x W1.50m x H2.50m)
The public can manipulate freely...
For little ones and adults. Boneless piano with
percussive pedals, wheel of fortune, & tac-tac. It
turns, it creaks, it scratches the aluminum, it zzzgouic.
Unwind yourself with moderation!
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REHEARSAL MUSIC STAND
A partition-stand, a platform, 2 stools…
Mr.Galin is preparing a musical surprise
accompanied, unfortunately, by Gigi & Pompon
and the whole gang. They do the best they can
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THE fACTORy#,
The greatest music machine of the factory,
. wingspan, 6m high, inside, some workers
7m
manipulate it (sound, programming);
stairs and floor where workers can go up to
the clock (two-sided)
Wonder of wonders, masterpiece of
Dynamogène Co., closely monitored by
colleague Momo, who lovingly prepares it for the
inauguration, scheduled for the end of the day,
with all the workers on the deck.
On this occasion, the choir will sing its famous
anthem and the band will brilliantly respond with
its greatest success: "Muscle Energy, Rotary
Movement."
Beforehand, some checks, tuning and testing
will be done with the help of the monumental ear
of Albert and the exceptional know-how of some
of his colleagues.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCES,
Space in front of the fACTORy#,
bleacher (6 sets of 3 benches) …
Such an arena, like the trail of a
mechanical circus, it welcomes the
legendary musical demonstrations of our
machines.
At the right time, take a seat on the
bleachers that René struggles to
polish since the beginning of time,
and appreciate the true value of our
mechanical-musical ingenuity!
and, here and there, frames with mathematical
formulation written in chalk, panels with charts
& technical nomenclatures : springs, keys &
different geometry. Cans, cartons
disemboweled disgorging of metal cans,
bicycle, radios, little announcements &
advertising posters ...
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DIRECTORS
Pierre PELISSIER Frédéric REBIERE
actor – creative director actor – visual artist
THE WORKER-ARTISTS
BOUBOUCHE (Guzo) - Thierry DAUDé (Boran) - Grégoire DE MARTINO (Gigi) -
François DORé (Mr.Marcel) - Patrick GESLIN (René) - Jacques LARGUIER
(Pompon) - Bruno MANJARRES (Momo) - Pépé MARTINEZ (Giuseppe) - Patrick
MIRALLES (Mr.Galin) - Samuel SILVANT (Ferdinand) - Gilles PERRIN (Pépin) -
Fred REBIERE (Joseph) - Pierre PELISSIER (Octave).
Pictures Vincent Vanhecke
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1THE STEPS OF THE PRODUCTION:
5 days of residency at Hacienda in Nîmes; 10 days of rehearsals at Dynamogène; 5 days of
residency at the Stadium des Costières in Nîmes; 11 days of residency at the Center
Mendes-France in Saintes (F-17) – Co-production CNAR « Usines Boinot » & Festival Les
Oreilles en Eventail – City of Saintes; 13 days of residency at CNAR « Citron Jaune » in
Port-Saint-Louis du Rhône (13).
TOURNEE 2012
3 représentations + ouverture au Festival de Detmold (D)
6 représentations au Paléo Festival à Nyon (CH)
3 représentations au Festival Les Oreilles en Eventail à Saintes (17)
3 représentations Stade des Costières de Nîmes – programmation Théâtre C.Liger
TOURNEE 2013
2 représentations aux Usines Boinot, CNAR de Niort, en partenariat avec la Scène Nationale
1 représentation dans le cadre de la saison du CNAR « le Boulon » + résidence
2 représentations à Valbonne (06), festival Rue(z) & vous
4 représentations à Chalon-sur-Saône (71), festival Chalon dans la rue - OFF
en partenariat avec Réseau en Scène
2 représentations au Creusot (71), Château de la Verrerie - journées du patrimoine
2 représentations à Carros (06), festival Roulez Carros
2 représentations à Montpellier (34), Zones Artistiques Temporaires (ZAT# 7)
TOURNEE 2014
4 représentations au Château des lumières de Lunéville (54)
2 représentations au Festival Leuven in scene à Leuven (B)
2 représentations au Festival international des arts de la rue de Chassepierre (B)
2 représentations au Cap d’Agde (34), CCAS de l'EDF Languedoc-Roussillon
TOURNEE 2015
2 représentations au Pont-du-Gard (30), Festival Garrigues en Fête
1 représentation « Parade des Ouvriers » à la Pégoulade, Féria de Nîmes (30)
2 représentations « formule spéciale » au Festival BédéCiné d'Illzach
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DYNAMOGèNE, street theater ...
The DYNAMOGèNE Etablishments was created in 1995,
following the adventure Clintonbaco. Our shows are conceived
for the street, from life-size toys, where the poetry of the
machinery is supported by the absurd game, but profoundly
human of the characters
more than 1800 showss in 30 countries
JAPAN - AUSTRALIA - HUNGARY - CROATIA - GERMANY - SPAIN - AUSTRIA - ITALY -
SWITZERLAND - ENGLAND - JORDAN - ISRAEL - MAROCCO - ISLAND - COREA -
SINGAPOUR - BELGIUM - NEDERLAND - LUXEMBOURG - PORTUGAL - DENMARK -
DUBAI - KOWEIT - LITUANIE - EIRE - SCOTLAND - TURQUIE ...
previous shows ...
M.Culbuto (1997 - …), real living toy, 320 kg of poetry
Rénovation Façades (2000 - 2003), music-box on scaffolding
Ouvert Pour Inventaire (2004 - 2010), 2 guys & a music-box
Le Petit Catalogue (2012 - ...), itinerant factory / big EntreSort
CONTACTS
administration Richard Troisvallets +33 645 360 842
artistic Pierre Pélissier +33 675 665 794
DYNAMOGèNE
BP 41273
30015 NIMES Cedex 1
FRANCE
tél / fax : +336 466 849 433
e-mail : dynamogene@dynamogene.net
website : www.dynamogene.net
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8THE PARTNERS OF THE LITTLE CATALOG:
INSTITUTIONS:
PROFESSIONALS:
AND:
DYNAMOGèNE IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY:
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