A spoonful of silence
Mandana grows letters in her field. The letters, which make up the words she uses, are only available according to the seasons and the harvest. She crafts her sentences with care and lets you enjoy the silence between the words.
She welcomes you by the stove in the comfort of her kitchen. She sprinkles rose petals on a still steaming tea. Take a hot cup with her and you are off on a journey into the present moment.
A frank and exquisite piece to reflect on our use of the word
A show to be enjoyed as part of a healthy and balanced diet!
'This show takes a new look at silence, which is often perceived as awkward, and reminds us that language is a gift. A delightful experience'
ThreeWeeks Brighton*****
'A relaxing show about the importance of taking your time and not doing a thousand things at once. If words can't be eaten, attention and consideration can be fed. A slice of wisdom to savor!'
The Irish Times***
'Delicately pointing out our abuse of language and our frantic rhythms, Eléonore Nicolas creates a new, original and touching experience. A sublime slice of paradise perfumed with rose petals'
Latest 7*****
'To really think about what we are saying and to learn to enjoy the silence between words without filling it at all costs is a lesson in attention and intimate communication, delicately transmitted by Mandana. Beautiful performance!'
Fringe Guru*****
What the public says
'It was even better than a massage'
Hélène, Dungarvan. Irlande
'A medicine for today's world'
Amanda, Brighton. UK
Why a show about silence?
In a world where the noise of machines, screens on 24/24h and incessant conversations have replaced the silence, often perceived as annoying, it has become increasingly difficult to make the silence inside oneself. So I wanted to put my artistic practice and my overflowing imagination at the service of well-being by creating 'An Infusion of Silence'. A show that invites the audience to settle down, to refocus, without the slightest effort, by simply experiencing the show.
After having been presented at numerous festivals in Ireland (where the show was born:)), in England and in France, An Infusion of Silence can now be booked to be presented in your own kitchen! And yes!
Contact me for more details: eleonorenicolas@gmail.com
