MTL Clown Festival: The Rigolo Show
The Rigolo Show
Fresh off the boat from Italy …
Gepetto : puppet master, songster, violin virtuoso, folk dancer…disembarks with his trusty sidekick Pinocchio. After sold out houses across Europe they bring their celebrated show of shows “The Rigolo Show” to North America to begin their world tour.
Exiting the boat at the wrong port the traveling duo become lost… Gepetto mentions to Pinocchio “hey that looks like the Empire State building to me”…Pinocchio says “how do I know I’m trapped in a stupid suitcase”…Yeah you got a point there…Pinocchio speaking from inside the suitcase…”hey don’t you have relatives here”? You da smart a one…if I was so smart you’d be the one in the suitcase…they eventually find Gepettos relatives, eat some pasta, drink some wine, then receive a donkey as a parting gift which brings them to the ship… after a bumpy voyage they finally arrive at the Port of Montreal. Midway on tour… Pinocchio decides he’s tired of sleeping in a suitcase while Gepetto sleeps in a big comfy king size bed…one evening during the show Pinocchio discovers an old abandoned magic wand, he recites the magic words “rigatoni baloni yu phoni” and poof Gepetto is transformed into a marionette…Gepetto delivers an outstanding performance…rattled by his success Pinocchio decides to quit the show. Gepetto must find a replacement…
with Lawrence Smythe and Gina Bastone Director
MainSpace Theatre
Friday, September 30th 7pm in English
samedi, le 1 octobre à 15:30 en français
HORAIRE / SCHEDULE
- Vendredi 30 Septembre 2016 / 19:00
- Samedi 1 Octobre 2016 / 15:30
60 minutes
Pour âges / For ages 5+
Retardataires / Latecomers : 60 minutes
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Session # 176 - D&D
Embark on an epic quest with Infernal Temptation during this Dungeons & Dragons-inspired life drawing event! Draw him bringing your favourite character classes to life, be they from old school RPGs or the latest Baldur's Gate video game. Just don't roll a critical miss!
Whether you wield your pencil like a wand or are just beginning your artistic journey, all skill levels are welcome. Simply grab your sketchbook, roll for initiative, and let your imagination soar!
"Le Collectif Les Tisseuses s’est formé à partir de l’envie de rassembler des femmes et des personnes non binaires autour du jeu théâtral en décloisonnant les pratiques et les imaginaires. Il est composé de huit artistes aux origines, pratiques et vécus multiples.
Les Tisseuses ouvrent leur espace créatif avec une étape de la pièce Notre tour c’est quand?, une proposition scénique intimiste.
La pièce raconte l'histoire des funérailles de Pilar, la matriarche d'un quartier. On y retrouve des femmes aux horizons pluriels venues honorer la mémoire de celle qui a su entrelacer leurs existences en leur offrant la possibilité d’assembler leurs histoires. À travers ce moment de deuil, se tissent des liens qui transcendent les frontières de leur famille, de leur quartier et de leur pays, offrant un portrait poignant de la force des relations féminines et de la sororité.
En se rassemblant à la croisée des cycles de vies, les personnages que vous allez rencontrer s’adressent des questions millénaires, et cheminent au cœur de leurs vérités en nous rappelant qu’il n’est de refuge plus solide que celui de nos solidarités.
La pièce s’achèvera par un échange entre les artistes et le public, permettant de recueillir les impressions de ce dernier. Modéré par la directrice artistique du festival.
