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Not Quite an Omelette is an experimental short film that combines physical performance, surreal imagery, and the structure of a cooking tutorial.

The film follows a Cook preparing an omelette on toast while, in a separate abstract space, an Egg and a piece of Bread are represented by human performers. Every step of the cooking process affects their movements and bodies. As the Cook continues to prepare the food, the Egg gradually becomes more restricted, while the Bread slowly changes from a rigid and controlled figure into something more open and flexible.

As the two characters begin to interact, their relationship develops through movement and physical contact rather than dialogue. Their journey eventually leads to a quiet moment of connection, contrasting with the Cook's purely practical and mechanical approach to preparing the food.

The film explores ideas of control, transformation, restriction, and connection through physical performance. There is no spoken dialogue, and the performers will communicate primarily through body movement, gesture, and interaction.

Dates

20.11.2026-22.11.2026

Roles

Roles Details

Title

Egg

Content

Egg is a human performer representing an egg through physical movement. The character begins in a closed, tense and guarded position, keeping the arms close to the body and maintaining a sense of control.

As the Cook prepares the egg, Egg physically responds to each action. The character experiences impacts, restriction and loss of control through movement. Gradually, Egg becomes less able to move freely, but also begins to develop its own rhythm rather than simply responding to external forces.

Towards the end of the film, Egg encounters Bread for the first time. Their relationship develops slowly through small gestures, hesitation and physical contact, eventually becoming a gentle and mutual embrace.

Performance style: Physical / contemporary movement / expressive body language
Dialogue: None
Key qualities: Vulnerable, restrained, fluid, reactive, gradually more independent
You need have performance or dance experience.

Salary

no pay

Gender

Female Only

Age

18 - 30