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Machine de cirque
Machine de cirque
Poetic and humorous… the six 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 six wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard, juggling clubs, a drum kit and even a bath towel!
Next events
| Date | Venue / Event | City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2023 | L’hectare | Vendôme, France | Buy your tickets |
| 03/28/2023 | Le Rive Gauche | Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, France | Buy your tickets |
| 03/31/2023 | Centre culturel Aragon-Triolet | Orly, France | Buy your tickets |
| 04/01/2023 | Théâtre et Cinéma Jacques Prévert | Aulnay-sous-Bois, France | Buy your tickets |
| 04/04/2023 | Centre culturel Albert-Camus | Issoudun, France | Buy your tickets |
| 04/06/2023 - 04/07/2023 | Le Parvis - Scène Nationale Tarbes Pyrénées | Ibos, France | Buy your tickets |
| 04/11/2023 - 04/12/2023 | Les Quinconces L’espal - Scène nationale du Mans | Le Mans, France | Buy your tickets |
| 04/19/2023 | La Ferme du Manet | Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France | Buy your tickets |
| 04/21/2023 | Le Majestic - Scène de Montereau | Montereau-Fault-Yonne, France | Buy your tickets |
| 04/29/2023 - 04/30/2023 | Kinneksbond, Centre Culturel Mamer | Mamer, Luxembourg | Buy your tickets |
A Machine de Cirque Production
Director, co-writer and original idea: Vincent Dubé
Co-writers, co-directors: Yohann Trépanier, Raphaël Dubé, Maxim Laurin, Ugo Dario & Frédéric Lebrasseur
Music: Frédéric Lebrasseur
Artists: Guillaume Larouche, Thibault Macé, Philippe Dupuis, Samuel Hollis, Laurent Racicot
Musician: Frederic Lebrasseur or Steve Hamel or Olivier Forest (one musician at a time)
Artistic advisors: Patrick Ouellet, Harold Rhéaume & Martin Genest
Scenography advisors: Josée Bergeron-Proulx, Julie Lévesque & Amélie Trépanier
Costume Designer: Sébastien Dionne
Lighting Designer: Bruno Matte
Sound Designer: René Talbot
Mechanical engineer : David St-Onge
Technical Direction: Patrice Guertin
A special thanks to Machine de Cirque’s board members for their constant involvement which made the creation of this show possible.
Public Partners:
- Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
- Canada Council for the Arts
- Entente de développement culturel intervenue entre le gouvernement du Québec et la Ville de Québec
Photographers:
- Norbi Whitney: www.norbithejuggler.com
- Loup-William Théberge: www.facebook.com/loupwilliam.photographie
- Alexandre Galliez: www.alexandregalliez.com
- Benoit Lemay: www.griffmedia.com
- Emmanuel Burriel: www.flickr.com/photos/eburriel
“A hectic number that takes your breath away, culminating in an “au revoir” salute amid the hoorays” [Translation]
Var Matin (France), 2019
“A succession of clever gags set against stunning acrobatics” [Translation]
M6 Téléjournal (France), 2019
The acrobats, musicians and comedians of the Canadian group “Machine de Cirque” give a unique musical and artistic performance full of charm and nostalgia” [Translation]
Dorfzeitung (Austria), 2018
“The Canadian group impresses not only with its fantastic acrobatics, but also with its sophisticated juggling acts, humour and great choreography” [Translation]
Meinbezirk (Austria), 2018
“Tears of laughter flow.” [Translation]
What I saw from the cheap seats (Austria), 2018
“A series of fascinating and spectacular circus acts.” [Translation]
Tiroler Tageszeitung (Austria), 2018
“Machine de Cirque blends art with comedy for an evening full of exquisite acrobatics, poetry and lively music.” [Translation]
DrehPunktKultur (Austria), 2018
“Machine de Cirque [...] is a ninety-minute show that goes by in the blink of an eye, with five performers who appear to be three times as many, in a multitude of inventive, musical, poetic, funny and clownish vignettes.” [Translation]
Huffpost (Canada), 2018
“Whether it be the adrenaline rush of watching daredevil acrobatics, outbursts of laughter at the comedy and mimes, or fascination with the machine/wreck and its countless ingenuities… This show is not to be missed.” [Translation]
Voir (Canada), 2018
“In a show with lots of oooh’s and ahhh’s some moments stand out as supremely spectacular.”
The Broadway Blog (USA), 2018
Owlspot Theater (Japan), 2018
“They perform their acts at a relentless pace that quickly takes over the entire audience, and they surprise us by reinventing all of the disciplines with humour and sensitivity. [Traduction]
Capavenir Vosges (France), 2018
“Daring, very daring. Kudos!” [Translation]
Nice matin (France), 2018
“Funny, and superbly done.” [Translation]
Le Télégramme (France), 2018
“After an hour and a half of thrills and laughs, a standing ovation. Amply deserved.” [Translation]
Ouest France (France), 2018
“As an added treat, the Québec circus company “Machine de Cirque,” whose humour and virtuosity was the smashing success in Budapest it was at the Nuits de Fourvière.” [Translation]
Le Figaro (France), 2017
“A furious mix of comedy, acrobatics and musical performance.” [Translation]
Salzburguer Nachtichten (Austria), 2017
“Machine de Cirque’s four artists and musician prove it is possible to seamlessly combine comedy and poetry. ” [Translation]
Kronen Zeitung Stmk (Austria), 2017
“The audience is fascinated and amused.” [Translation]
Wolfsburger Nachrichten (Germany), 2017
“[...] you’ll likely find yourself wearing a goofy smile as a quartet of high-spirited circus artists and one energetic percussionist team up to deliver an inspired performance of acrobatics and broad comedy.”
Boston Globe (USA), 2016
“A theatrical circus, [...] energetic, multidisciplinary, participative, where performances are pushed to the brink of perfection.” [Translation]
Diari de Terrassa (Spain), 2016
“This results in a show with an unequalled tone where the physical numbers, each with its own display of tremendous virtuosity, are deployed at a frantic pace, while leaving considerable space for esthetics and emotions.” [Translation]
Midi Libre (France), 2016
La Stampa (Italy), 2016
“A refreshing, lively and energetic show […]” [Translation]
Wesfälische Nachrichten (Germany), 2016
“This is intoxicatingly euphoric… There’s everything here: The great acrobatic feats, the comedy, the sincerity, and terrific music!”
WGBH News (USA), 2016
“A delightful act that the audience rewards with the enthusiasm it deserves.” [Translation]
Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany), 2016
“Rarely is there an ensemble that can so stunningly give a nod to tradition before blowing it off for something more inventive.”
New Haven Independant (USA), 2015
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REPRESENTATION, NORTH AMERICA**
Elsie Management
Laura Colby, Director
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www.elsieman.org
+1 718-797-4577
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REPRESENTATION, QUEBEC
Summums communications
Yves Bellefleur
yves@summumcom.qc.ca
www.summumcom.qc.ca
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REPRESENTATION, METROPOLITAIN FRANCE, SPAIN AND GERMANY
Temal Productions
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www.temalproductions.com
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REPRESENTATION, ITALY
Live Arts Management
Francesca Testa
francesca@livearts.eu
www.livearts.eu/it/
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REPRESENTATION, CHINA
Arts-C
Fei Gao
flora_fg@hotmail.com
+1 514-235-8399
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REPRESENTATION, NETHERLANDS
Van Baasbank & Vos
info@baasbank-vos.nl
www.baasbank-vos.nl
+31 20 624 2631
CONTACT
International Touring and Development Manager
Marie Lorrainmarie.l@machinedecirque.com
+1 833-624-7783 #711
General inquiries
info@machinedecirque.com+1 833-624-7783
+1 418-476-1725
