Translator: Róbert Bognár
Director: Zoltán Balázs

A noted figure amongst French avant garde artists, Queneau was the co-founder (alongside Alfred Jarry) of the Pataphysics Society - a society dedicated to studying what lies beyond the realm of metaphysics. Amongst other subjects, Queneau also studied mathematics at Sorbonne which tangibly seeped into his writing. Exercises in Style is the same story retold in 99 different variations. Its language and mathematical structure is the perfect material for Maladype Theatre; the ceaseless variabilities allow space for adventure, experimentation and new challenges. As with Leonce and Lena or King Ubu, Exercises in Style also invites the audience to actively participate in the show, adding an external element of creativity. Director Zoltán Balázs has cut the piece into filmic segments, or 'frames'. Each 'frame' is performed by Maladype’s four actors depicting the individual style of a particular film director, which could be anyone from Bergman to Charlie Chaplin. These rolling ‘frames’ along with the unique dramaturgy create an extraordinary theatrical experience for theatre lovers and film lovers alike.

Players:
Ágota Szilágyi
Ákos Orosz
Erika Tankó
Zoltán Lendváczky

Creators:
Dramaturg: Zoltán Balázs
Set designer: Zoltán Balázs 
Scenists: Students of Budapest University of Technology
Costume designer: Beáta Milák
Coreographer: András Szőllősi
Props: Judit Tölli
Production manager: Katalin Balázs

Opening Night: 14 December 2014, Maladype Base