General overview of street performance: Definition and historical origin (Wikipedia); Specific characteristics: proximity, improvisation, accessibility
A popular, free and vibrant art
At Atypic Groove, we champion street performance as a fully-fledged form of artistic expression, deeply rooted in the public space.
Heir to the street performers, traveling musicians or town criers of yesteryear, street performance is for us a territory of freedom, proximity and improvisation.
He transforms squares, markets, alleyways, and parks into vibrant stages, accessible to all, without borders or barriers. This direct connection with the public is at the heart of our approach: to bring smiles, evoke emotion, and captivate through surprise. Our performances are designed to be spontaneous, vibrant, and always open to the unexpected.
Types of shows: Street theatre; Contemporary circus; Puppets; Brass bands, musical parades; Visual shows (bubbles, fire, lights, stilts, etc.); Magical, poetic or wacky entertainment; Original and unclassifiable creations
A variety of shapes to suit all imaginations
Our shows take many forms, reflecting the richness of the street.
Whether it is promenade theatre, explosive fanfares, luminous promenades, burlesque parades or poetic tableaux, each creation explores a unique universe.
We play with colors, sounds, materials, and heights to make each performance an immersive experience. Stilt walkers mingle with percussionists, bubbles float among dancers, and pyrotechnics illuminate faces. We create atmospheres that are sometimes enchanting, sometimes whimsical, but always imbued with magic.
Modes of performance: Fixed or roving shows; Interactions with the public; Immersive forms (e.g., sound sauna, mini-shows, prams, traveling rides)
Free, interactive, and immersive formats
Depending on the context and the projects, we adapt the form of our shows: fixed or roving, intimate or large format, they are designed to occupy the space and invite participation.
Far from the traditional stage-spectator relationship, we prioritize exchange: the audience becomes an actor, an accomplice, sometimes even a bearer of the story.
Some of our proposals immerse spectators in immersive bubbles, where the senses are stimulated in a different way — through a sound pram, a living carousel or a mobile installation.
Target audiences: General public; Young audiences (family shows, children's shows); Events (Christmas, festivals, weddings, corporate events)
A large audience, shared moments
Our creations are aimed at all generations.
We provide services for family events, festivals, end-of-year celebrations, but also for more unique occasions such as weddings, markets or corporate events.
Thanks to our adaptability and our love of meeting people, we can imagine tailor-made proposals, in line with your desires, your places, your themes.
Artistic elements highlighted: Audience participation; Costumes, mobile set designs, “living machines”; Multidisciplinarity (music, dance, acrobatics, singing, comedy)
A vibrant and diverse artistic universe
Our artistic identity is based on the fusion of disciplines.
At Atypic Groove, music is omnipresent — always live, always rhythmic — but it engages in dialogue with dance, theatrical performance, spectacular costumes, mobile scenography, and visual inventions.
Our artists – percussionists, stilt walkers, dancers, pyrotechnicians – form a joyful, ever-changing constellation, constantly searching for a new form of living storytelling. Our creations are conceived as dream machines, full of color, sound, and movement.
Purpose and atmosphere: Wonder, dreams, poetry, humor; Cultural accessibility; Conviviality and human warmth; Memorable and immersive events
To capture the moment, to leave a trace
What drives us is the desire to inspire wonder, to re-enchant everyday life. Through laughter, poetry, and rhythm, we want to offer a memorable, warm, and accessible experience.
Our shows are like bubbles of imagination which, we hope, leave a luminous trace in the collective memory.
Behind each intervention, there is a strong desire to build connections, to create a timeless moment of sharing.
Commercial offerings: Show catalog; Company directory; Fact sheets, videos, images; Quotes upon request; Contact forms
Our services and tools at your disposal
To discover our entire universe, we provide a catalogue of shows accompanied by technical sheets, videos, image galleries and detailed descriptions.
You can also contact us for any specific request via our online quote form. We respond quickly and enthusiastically to help you bring your events to life in a unique way.
Recurring themes in show titles: Travel, magic, adventure, fantasy; Pirate, retro, baroque, futuristic worlds
Worlds to explore, titles that take you on a journey
Our shows have evocative names — Cosmic Show, The Power Flower, Shells and Crustaceans, Fifi's Cart, Ultra Violet Percussions
— all invitations to dive into baroque, marine, futuristic, floral or completely wacky worlds. At Atypic Groove, every name is a promise of adventure.
