Compagnie Drift at 9th Bharat Rang Mahotsav

Compagnie Drift performed in New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai. [dated January 2007]

The Zurich based dance company –Compagnie Drift has performed in 27 countries and staged over 600 performances. They examine subtly and humorously the absurdities of everyday life. Bizarre images from the medieval world reflect a society whose emotions veer wildly between drunken comedy and a real fear of death.

Béatrice Jaccard and Peter Schelling of Compagnie Drift received the Swiss Dance & Choreography award for 2007 at the Berner Tanztage, a contemporary dance festival held in Berne on 6 June 2007.

Indian audiences in New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai enjoyed the show and the Company received good reviews from the Indian press and media.

Hindustan Times, New Delhi / 12 January 2007 
 “For Delhites the treat was as delectable as Swiss chocolates! The metaphor best describes the performance. The well synchronised choreography was a sight to watch.”

Deccan Herald, Bangalore / 21 January 2007
“The performance was unique and scintillating. Brilliant lighting, excellent dance and mime, mind blowing colour scheme techniques made it a special occasion in the true sense.”

The Statesman, Kolkata / 1 January 2007
“Members of Compagnie Drift gave an inspiring performance. Undoubtedly a great performance that can be seen time and again.”

DNA, Mumbai / 18 January 2007
“The show which refuses to be classified in any genre is a blend of ballet, acrobatics and mime. The absence of narrative leaves the performance open to multiple interpretations.”

The Indian Express, New Delhi / 10 January 2007
“Dark, melancholic and hypnotising, a comedy of errors, you keep searching for the right word to describe Hell’s Bells & Furtive Folly.”