Showing @ C, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Wed 31 Jul – Mon 26 Aug (not 13) @ 16:45
Think of familiar images or stereotypes of Japanese business culture and two that are likely to spring to mind are the polite formality with which so many transactions are conducted, and the sharp contrast of commuters forcing their way onto packed rush-hour trains. Company Man is a lighthearted satire of corporate culture in which both extremes are explored through physical theatre and clowning under the direction of Cirque du Soleil performer Chiharu.
The workers of Cheeky Park‘s office possess talents ranging from juggling to contortion, mime to acrobalance and aerial work. At times the setting works well, such as when phone lines become a living spiderweb enmeshing stage and audience alike. But occasionally it seems that the performers’ skills suffer from being forced into a narrative structure, such as the rather misplaced romantic interlude. This particular group of businessmen and women are far more fun when running amok in the workplace.
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