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Produced by Les Foutoukours

Pitch Presenters: Jean-Félix Bélanger and Rémi Jacques

From: August 1st 2024
to: August 25th 2024

Set in a whimsical attic filled with flickering candles and stacks of books, acrobatic clowns weave the story of life in an adventure filled with emotion and hope. Between enveloping glows and icy smoke, the acrobats seek to preserve the essence of life. Through an innovative blend of acrobatic clowning, the show celebrates laughter, hope and perseverance. The audience is left with a sense of wonder and an important reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always light and laughter.

Creative Team/Artists:
Artists: Joaquim Verrier and Emma Verhaeghe

Artistic director: Rémi Jacques

Costume designer: Rémi Jacques, Atelier M Couture

Musical director: Jean-Félix Bélanger

Musical designer: Jasmin Boivin

Lighting designer: Ève Pilon-Senterre

Set designers: Rémi Jacques and Damien Boudreau

Acrobatic trainer: Adrien Malette Chenier

Genre: Acrobatic clown

Cast Size: Two

Touring Party Size: Three (two artists and one technician)

Length: 60 minutes

Premiere date and location: August 1st, 2024– Roxy Upstairs, Edinburgh

Seeking: We are looking for touring partners who have indoor programming for families and young audiences with an interest in circus. The show is available for international touring for the 2025/26 season.

Performance Fee: Between $4000-7000 CAD per show based on the number of performances, plus travel and accommodations.

Project Contact:
Jean-Félix Bélanger, Co-director

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Photo Credits: Benoit Z Leroux and Jeanne Perrin

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