Machine de Cirque (Canada)

Poetic and humorous… the five guys in Machine de Cirque have everything to please. Only one problem: they’re alone in the world. Their quest: to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Will they succeed? Who knows? They easily let themselves get distracted by their flights of fantasy and share a special talent for getting themselves into perilous situations. It’s only natural! How could they survive otherwise in this universe devoid of women and computers?

Reckless, touching and comical, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard, juggling clubs, a drum kit and even a bath towel!

Seven zany acrobats and one electrifying musician take in a monochrome exhibit. With a creative spark, they set off an explosion of color – and a lot of popcorn. In mocking defiance of convention, these wacky and endearing characters eagerly explore the exhibition inside out. Dizzying feats, astonishing discoveries, poetic liberties, and a serious dose of silly good fun come together to fuel this ode to creativity. ART WINS! This 70-minute performance, great for all ages, features breathtaking Russian bar, teeterboard, hand-to-hand, juggling, and high-flying acrobatic acts. Premiered at the Montreal Cirque Festival in 2019, La Galerie has toured throughout Europe with a season in the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe. It received its US premiere at the Spoleto Festival in June, 2022.

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Alone in his workshop, a hat maker finds himself distracted as he manipulates his tools and equipment for silly fun. As he explores, he finds a balance between productivity and creativity. But is he really alone in his workshop? Two musicians representing facets of his personality are revealed from within the stage, taking form as his faithful accomplices.

Throughout Robot Infidèle, space and objects are transformed through circus arts. At the heart of this universe of artifacts are wheels, a hat conveyor, a lamp post, a ladder, and a bicycle. In an effort to question his conception of the world, the hat maker relearns the laws of physics, oscillating between gaining and losing control. Object theater, physical engagement, and invention are the essence of Robot Infidèle. One-hour in length and perfect for all-ages audiences, Robot Infidèle is performed by 1 acrobat and 2 musicians.

Award-winning, Guinness Book world record holder Maxim Laurin performs a spectacular duet with Guillaume Larouche on a spinning teeter board that will bring you into the elusive world between fall and flight. Ghost Light: between fall & flight takes a deep look into the synergy of two highly skilled performers while the teeterboard propels them toward each other in the euphoria of flight, accompanied by the levity of weightlessness and the fatality of the inevitable fall. A reflection of the journey of a partnership, Ghost Light features a blend of breathtaking acrobatic feats, poignant choreography, and a saturated lighting design. One-hour in length, Ghost Light premiered in fall, 2020 in France. It received its North American premiere at Tohu in Montreal in November, 2021.

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