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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

Bread

Content

Bread is a human performer representing a slice of bread through physical movement. At the beginning, Bread appears rigid, controlled and highly symmetrical, with a strong sense of structure.

As the cooking process continues, Bread gradually changes physically. The body begins to soften and lose its original rigid shape, eventually creating an imperfect but deliberate space within itself. Rather than being completely controlled by the cooking process, Bread slowly develops its own way of moving.

When Bread meets Egg, the character is initially cautious and distant. Through small movements and tentative physical contact, Bread gradually becomes more open and accepting, eventually sharing a gentle embrace with Egg while still maintaining its own individual shape.

Performance style: Physical / contemporary movement / controlled and minimal gestures
Dialogue: None
Key qualities: Rigid, controlled, restrained, adaptable, cautious, supportive
You need have performance or dance experience

Salary

no pay

Gender

Female Only

Age

18 - 30