Clara Ottignon

Performer, Mimer and Theatre-maker

WAUW! is a physical and musical performance for toddlers that shows the world through the eyes of toddlers and preschoolers. They find everything wow, like their own reflection in a shop window. And while adults see a toppled plant pot as an obstacle and a dirty job, young children are more interested in the earthworms that emerge. The adult world is often black and white, while children see much more color.

This performance demonstrates that things that seem mundane or even perceived as obstacles are often much more interesting, exciting, and beautiful than we initially think. The WOW factor is almost always there, as long as we look closely.

Bondehond - WAUW!

Behind the scenes

Reviews - WAUW!

Researchers recently uncovered a remarkable finding:

Deep within a protected nature reserve resides a colony of the nearly extinct Homo Parvalis Punctuum, also known as the forest gnome. This diminutive humanoid species with pointed caps is exceptionally rare and elusive.

Thanks to the innovative techniques pioneered by Prof. Dr. R. Fedyk, individuals now have a unique opportunity to study these distinctive and tranquil beings in their natural surroundings. Using a spectrometric field as a shield separating observers from the forest gnomes, you can discreetly observe their behavior without disturbing them. The revolutionary "Parva Detector" specifically locates the forest gnomes and offers up to 1293% magnification, enabling discrete observation of their community.

Do not let this chance slip away to broaden your understanding of the mysterious forest gnomes, which still conceals many enigmas waiting to be unveiled by mankind. Reserve your place on this extraordinary expedition to the nature reserve now!

Disclaimer

Studies indicate that the forest gnome tends to exhibit consistent behavior at particular times. Nevertheless, previous encounters do not guarantee future sightings. It's essential to bear in mind that nature can be capricious and unforgiving, hence we recommend against the participation of children under the age of eleven in this expedition.

Driven by a shared fascination with this newfound species, Het Houten Huis and Theater STAP have united their efforts for this expedition. Theater STAP, a Belgian organization, is dedicated to supporting actors with intellectual disabilities.

Het Houten Huis  -  Theater STAP

Nederlands Theatre Festival 

2024–2025 Directing Award to Elien van den Hoek for "Voor ze Verdwijnen"  by Het Houten Huis and Theater STAP – “an equally inescapably political and mysterious fairy tale.”

Reviews - Voor ze Verdwijnen