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Cerfs-volants, Catherine Gendre
Step into a world where everyday paper comes to life through music, movement, and a touch of magic. This whimsical performance offers a rare, sensory-filled look at the hidden origins of the pages we handle every single day.
Le Regard du Cygne (Paris 20th)
About
The Regard du Cygne hosts Catherine Gendre's performance Cerfs-volants on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Designed for audiences from age 2, this production by the Soleil sous la pluie company explores the origins of paper through a poetic blend of music, movement, and material manipulation. Inspired by the shared craftsmanship of humans and wasps, the show invites families to rediscover a common object. The event is wheelchair accessible and adapted for blind or visually impaired visitors, offering both a main performance and an interactive workshop for parents and children to share together.
This autumn, discover Cerfs-volants by Catherine Gendre, at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 21, 2026!
The show will be followed at 11:00 AM by a parent-child workshop with the show's artists, centered on the practices explored in the performance.
Cerfs-volants, Catherine Gendre - Compagnie Soleil sous la pluie
With Cerfs-volants, Catherine Gendre offers a poetic exploration of the birth of paper. What is the life of a sheet of paper before it ends up in our hands, ready to be doodled on, crumpled, or crossed out? Blending music, material, and movement, the piece traces the origins of this daily treasure, revealing an artisanal process shared by humans and wasps alike. A show that allows children and adults to discover the subtle magic hidden behind our most common material.
For ages 2 and up
Show duration: 40 minutes - Show price: €11 adult / €5 child
Workshop duration: 45 minutes - Workshop price: €5 adult / €5 child
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As part of the Festival Signes d'Automne 2026 - at Regard du Cygne
Our take on this event
As part of the 2026 Signes d'Automne festival, artist Catherine Gendre presents Cerfs-volants at the Regard du Cygne in Paris's 20th arrondissement. This 40-minute show traces the life cycle of paper, examining the delicate process behind a material we often take for granted. By combining sound, physical expression, and tangible textures, the Soleil sous la pluie company reveals the hidden artistry behind paper-making, highlighting the surprising parallels between human craft and the instincts of wasps.
The performance begins at 10:00. At 11:00, a 45-minute parent-child workshop takes place, providing a space for families to engage directly with the techniques and themes explored on stage. The program is specifically curated for young children starting at age 2.
Tickets for the performance are priced at 11:00 € for adults and 5 € for children. The workshop is available for 5 € per participant. The venue ensures full accessibility for wheelchair users and provides dedicated support for blind or visually impaired guests.
