2010 Summer Festival
Hahaha Evening shows available!
Trained in Brussels and at the Montreal Circus School, Xavier Bouvier and Benoît Devos (aka Okidok) are an outstanding theatre-clown duo. Hahaha, their first full-length show, is comprised of a series of their own non-verbal sketches, impressive routines developed and perfected over the course of touring with various circus troupes throughout Europe and North America. Created with finesse and simplicity, the routines are as hilarious as they are improbable – a ball falling from the sky, an unruly carrot, a door leading to a void – and all result in comic, visually stunning physical theatre. |
Lava *Maximum seating capacity: 38
Two soil investigators discover something quite wonderful while constructing a subterranean car park. At approximately fifteen metres deep, they suddenly hear strange, inexplicable sounds. Scratchy, creaky noises, murmering, snippets of piano music... They pursue their investigation, complete with mini-cameras, and find tangible proof that beneath our earth’s crust, amongst moles and worms, something (or someone) is alive. A small audience is invited to the site to witness the underground mystery. Sudio Orka are well-known for their travelling exhibitions, all of which share a preference for absurdity, enlargements and dreamworlds. Lava explores the fine line between imagination and reality.
* Please book in advance to insure your seat.
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Hansel and Gretel Evening shows available!
The wonderful thing about fairytales is that they are marvelously
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Trio for a Green Pea Bilingual (English & French) with music
Trio for a Green Pea is a show created by Pascal Ayerbe, a French composer who uses everyday objects to make music. From a rambling washbasin to chirping birds, from tubas and bow saws to plastic toys used in an unconventional manner, a trio of charming little gnomes creates music that is wildly entertaining. In their universe, anything and everything can be used to make a rhythmic, percussive symphony. Children of all ages delight in the magic of creative discovery – the only limits are the audience member’s own imaginations. |
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Kotama - Spirit of Taiko Evening shows available!
Based in Toronto, Nagata Shachu has enthralled audiences with its mesmerizing and pulse-quickening performances of the Japanese drum (taiko). The group’s principle aim is to rejuvenate this ancient art form by producing innovative and exciting music, while keeping it rooted in the folk drumming traditions of Japan. Featuring a vast array of Japanese taiko, gongs, bells, wooden clappers, shakers and bamboo flutes, Nagata Shachu combines thunderous, primal drumbeats with subtle, intricate rhythms, to produce an extremely diverse sound. The result is an unforgettable experience that is powerful in expression and will take the audience on an incredible musical journey.
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Goodbye Mr. Muffin *Maximum seating capacity: 75
Once upon a time Mr. Muffin was young, strong and proud. He could carry a whole cucumber on his back! Now he is tired and grey. And he sits alone in his house remembering. He’s had a good life, better than most. He makes a list: 1 very wise and kind wife, 1 little house with its own mail box, 4 furry little kids and sometimes mail in the mail box. A beautiful, gentle and touching story, Goodbye Mr. Muffin explores the idea of cherishing memories and not fearing death – or life.
* Please book in advance to insure your seat. |
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Bathtime
At the end of a busy day as a firefighter, Mrs. Firebell faces her biggest challenge: giving her baby a bath and putting him to bed. He is a courageous yet fragile child, facing his fears and dreaming of becoming a firefighter himself one day. Bathtime is a break of sorts, a time for deep contemplation. Everyone, young or old, relaxes in a bath. Tenderness surfaces and becomes a buoy floating on the sea of imagination. As an introduction to theatre for the very young, Bathtime offers a sweet meeting-place for children and adults. |
Neon Bible Project
The Neon Bible Project is a new and exciting presentation featuring pre-professional drama students
Please Note: the Saturday performance of “Neon Bible” has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Your ticket for Saturday’s performance of “Neon Bible” can be used for the Sunday performance but if you prefer a refund, please call the box office at 613-241-0999; ask for Michelle.
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More Site Animation! (May 26 to 28 only)
Mini Cirque – Sophie Latreille As a member of Mini Cirque, Sophie Latreille has been performing and teaching performing arts for several years. Blending circus arts and dance, her aspiration for creating original pieces has resulted in highly unique and dynamic performances. Sophie is based in the Ottawa/Gatineau area, but also travels worldwide to bring original entertainment to audiences of all ages. Watch for her circle shows at the Children’s Festival with her many hoops and her fire poi. Sophie looks forward to dazzling you!
Family Games Pavillion Come and join our game ambassadors to learn new games or play old favourites. Our Family Games Pavillion is a great place for you and your family to hang out. It is loaded with the newest, best and coolest games of all sorts for families with kids of all ages.
Download our summer programme:
2010 Summer Festival Programme.PDF
Download the Festival's schedule here (dates, times, venues):
2010 Summer Festival Schedule.PDF
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Rock The Arts – Robyn Pekarchuk and Sarah Argue
Circus Montreal – Aytahn Ross
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