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Barabbas believes in the imagination as a powerful source of growth. Barabbas' mission is to produce beautiful, excellent and engaging work which brings joy and delight to audiences. The sensibility of theatre of clown permeates all Barabbas' work. Since its inception the company has developed its own particular brand of theatre of clown in an Irish context. Barabbas wants to bring Irish theatre of clown centre-stage. The company draws from many complementary disciplines including movement, puppetry, object manipulation, physical theatre and mime in forging its own unique performance style. Barabbas believes that the discipline of clown has the power to reveal the essence of humanity at its most comic, most tragic and most various. The company embraces human nature in its entirety and seeks to promote understanding and empathy for the diversity of the human condition. Barabbas looks to the most mundane human experience as inspiration for the creation of performance experiences which are magical and extraordinary. Barabbas views the sensibility of clown as playfulness. This sense of play is infused into both the performance and the creation of work. The company's working methodology is informed by play and the company's relationship with the audience is playful. Barabbas' working methodology is inclusive and collaborative. Barabbas places its audience at centre stage. Barabbas believes that the clown exists in direct dialogue with that audience. This active interaction with the audience is a constant of Barabbas' work. Barabbas wishes to engage audiences at gut level. Barabbas believes that the clown connects with onlookers in a way which is primarily visceral, emotional and instinctive. The usual context for presentation of work is in traditional theatrical venues. The company also works in site-specific locations and creates street spectacle. The primary source and motivation for Barabbas' work is visual rather than literary. Barabbas was one of the first Irish theatre companies to dedicate itself to work outside the literary writer's theatre. after fourteen years Barabbas is mature and experienced in this practise. Barabbas feels that this position within the broader Irish theatrical landscape is important. Barabbas believes that theatre is important because it acts as a potent mirror to its practitioners, to its audience and to society. Barabbas is keen that its theatre practice is both informed by society and relevant to society at large. The company continuously works towards rich and meaningful exchange with other sectors and professions. Barabbas believes that the work of theatre is a vital expression of creativity and among the many precious self-reflective vehicles of humanity. |
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