Inside, l'art d'avaler des sabres au Théâtre Silvia Monfort

Warning, Tom Cassani is about to... swallow swords. With Inside, the English performer takes on, not without a touch of humour, this frankly dangerous act and turns it into an exercise in introspection.

An artist of distinctive individuality, he moves between dance and theatre, circus and cabaret. Tom Cassani's performances rest on an expanded form of magic that tests our perception and our relationship to truth. Here, his gesture tips over into the intimate.

Swallowing swords becomes at once an act of baring oneself, a lecture, a demonstration, an obsession, or even a collective celebration of being alive. Faced with him, spellbound, the audience moves in turn from dread to fascination, from doubt to compassion.

With this new creation, Tom Cassani pushes the boundaries of his art. In his expert hands, the traditional act is transformed into a bold exploration of danger. An unprecedented experience, to be lived in real time and from which one does not quite emerge unscathed.

Warning For some people, watching an artist swallow swords can be a disturbing experience. Anyone who feels uncomfortable or unwell may leave the auditorium at any time.

Cast Concept, writing and performance: Tom Cassani External eye: Ocean Stefan, Florentina Holzinger, Thom Shaw, Tallulah Haddon, Flick Ferdinando Magic consultants: Tay Lane, Maxime Weinman Technical director: Maxime Weinman Production and distribution: Yellow Everything