Elefante Elegante

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Elefante Elegante was born from the desire to develop a visual, poetic and universal language that does not depend exclusively on the text and that allows the exploration of social and existential themes. Its creations arise from the dialogue of physical theatre with dance, music and visual arts.

Elefante Elegante's shows are based on the relationship between the body and space and reflect a rigorous investigation of gestures, movements and images. The theatrical game is based on the work of the performers and their constant interaction with the scenographic elements. The narrative of the physical actions varies between the abstraction of the danced movement and the construction of the theatrical plot. The body contains in itself all the secrets and revelations of a staging that is based on the structure of the scenic device and on the pictorial dynamics of the arrangement of the sound and literary space.

The company was founded by María Torres and Gonçalo Guerreiro in 2000 and lived the first years in Belgium until settling in Galicia in 2007. The group began as an experimental project involving actresses and actors from different European countries. On stage, each performer spoke their native language. This has been the driving force to initiate a constant practice around physical play.

Elefante Elegante is currently based in the town of Culleredo, in the province of A Coruña, where it is a resident company. Its shows have been honored with several María Casares Theatre awards since 2013.