In the middle of winter, a man is walking through the countryside. He’s not carrying a suitcase, but he doesn’t look like a local either: It’s Peter. The snow is falling as he reaches a village. Is he looking for something? It seems as if he is simply following what his journey brings him at that very moment. Pierre has a simple heart—light, yet heavy.
This tragic, wordless tale is a cinematic and contemplative experience. With original musical compositions, handcrafted puppets, immersive set design, evocative lighting, and poetic storytelling, Peter’s Last Day embodies the distinctive artistic universe of Deraïdenz, offering a truly comprehensive theatrical rendition.
DERAÏDENZ, a puppet theatre company from Avignon, is crafting a unique, poetic and unsettling universe, blending visual theatre, marionettes and music. DERAÏDENZ seeks deep emotion, tames mystery with joyful irony, and moves forward with lucid beauty in a world in ruins. Tends towards comprehensive creation for the stage and the street, from scenic writing and musical composition, via set construction, costume design, puppet creation, to company life, training, short films, and the rest… with the awareness of moving forward in a world in ruins! The company defends generous and unique theatre, large teams, diversity of aesthetics, emotions and ways of creating and performing.
