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LA SURPRISE AT THE HOBBIT THEATRE. On the other hand, it doesn't detract from the experience by revealing a little about how Maike Jansen and Stefan Ferencz manage to make their performance "la surprise" truly live up to the Duden 2b definition. It begins with a delicate touch, initially showcasing the world's smallest mask in a quiet and unpretentious manner. The small red nose rests on a kind of pedestal, awaiting the other noses that will awaken it. How the two artists manage to keep the focus on these small, round objects until their transformation, allowing the audience to experience their animation as a deliberate process, will remain a secret for the sake of surprise. But suffice it to say: it works! And then "la surprise" takes off. With all their skills—clownish, mimed, and even acrobatic—as well as slapstick and physical theatre elements, "pohyb's and associates" captivate their audience. Three parts follow, spontaneous, sometimes astonishing, meaningful, funny, and, of course, always surprising. With ease and a playful spirit, situations unfold that evoke joy, self-awareness, and reflection in the audience. The performance becomes particularly intense and multifaceted when the two stand close together, laughter and tears suddenly becoming an almost symbiotic pair, touching the emotional world of every single spectator. Maike Jansen and Stefan Ferencz are professionals who, in their new piece, create great theater with the world's smallest mask. With subtle, harmonious improvisation and spontaneity, the two respond to the audience, taking people seriously, gently holding up a mirror to them, preserving their dignity, and demonstrating that humor can be a liberator. Shortly before the final end, a comprehensively poetic climax: silence falls. A text follows. Almost a beacon. In any case, a finale that gives "la surprise" yet another surprising dimension! C. Roeder, Hobbit Plastic Theatre
