Tomeo Verges

Universe of Tomeo Verges is a fantastical world that is at once theatrical and physical with a note of humour. Based in Paris his company Man Drake founded in 1992 has cultivated a conception of life and dance that borrows heavily from the theater of the absurd. Understanding dance as raw, energetic, enigmatic beats based on the deepest impulses of man. Tomeo's theatrical universe is built of space and textures, or rather objects, often used in unexpected ways. His work is anchored in passions that rule our days and illuminate our nights like a watchtower. His choreography moves between true and false, jumping over boundaries. The titles of his pieces Pièce(s) détachée(s), Body Time, Idiotas and Meurtres d'intérieur, at once convey the tone of his pieces, and provide a window onto his preoccupations.Tomeo Vergés is appreciated not only for his dance pieces, but also for the workshops and events he leads for people of all ages and abilities.