MIKRO, a piece for five performers, is a playful and sensory journey, an invitation to see in another way, to listen differently, to feel fully.
Co-created by Hélène Blackburn and Cai Glover, this work for all audiences invites us to be, appear, and disappear by questioning the ephemerality of the things of life. This poetic journey unfolds to a soundtrack inspired by Béla Bartók’s Mikrokosmos. Through a mesmerizing dialogue between movement, speech, and sign language, MIKRO gives form to the invisible and punctuates the space with apparitions and metamorphoses, where each gesture reveals the mysterious meaning of becoming.
Founded in 1989 by choreographer Hélène Blackburn, Cas Public focuses on choreographic creation based on the renewal of approaches to contemporary dance. In 2001, the company successfully ventured into the realm of young audience performances, defining itself since then as a contemporary dance company aimed at all audiences. Recognized for its spirited and high-performance dance, Cas Public’s reputation has been built thanks to the exceptional quality of its creations and a regular presence on national and international stages.
A longtime collaborator as a performer in several of the company’s creations, Cai Glover left Cas Public in 2022 to pursue his personal journey. An atypical artist in a hearing world, he actively works as a choreographer, without completely abandoning performing. He develops a personal style in which he eloquently and poetically poses questions of language, identity, and inclusion. He returned in 2024 to work alongside Hélène Blackburn as an associate artist and co-choreographer.
November 22, 2025 - 4 PM
Duration : 50 minutes
22$ Regular | 15$ For kids under 17
Midi-Coulisses, November 12 from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM
This show is also available as a student matinee.
Choreography Hélène Blackburn et Cai Glover
Performers Adrian Maxwell-Campagna, Alexander Ellison, Norika Isomura, Leah Hamel et Arnaud Mongeon
Rehearsal Director Shawn Hounsell
Music MIKROKOSMOS de Béla Bartòk
Scenography and Lighting Myriane Lemaire et Hélène Blackburn
Costumes Michael Slack et Hélène Blackburn
Technical Director Myriane Lemaire
Sound and video Rafaël Gonzales
Outreach Simon Ampleman
With the support of Conseil des arts et des Lettres du Québec, Conseil des arts du Canada
Creative residencies Agora de la danse
Coproduction Cas Public and Agora de la danse
Production Management Daphnée Laurendeau
National and international distribution CAPAS
Photo credits
MIKRO I Hélène Blackburn + Cai Glover I Cas Public I © Kristina Hilliard
Portraits Hélène Blackburn © Cas Public, Cai Glover © Cas Public
Cas Public