Selected from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a performance on national tour from Belgium is coming to town.
Focus and Chaliwate companies91裸聊视频檚 Dimanche takes the the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society (VDPAC) stage Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Dimanche is a dreamlike portrait of humanity trying to maintain normalcy amidst the uncontrollable forces of nature 91裸聊视频� employing special effects, acrobatics and life-size puppetry to keep audiences in constant wonder.
The Edinburgh Guide calls it, "a charming blend of fact and fiction with a vintage aesthetic and a very current message.91裸聊视频�
Set 91裸聊视频渟ometime in the near future,91裸聊视频� humanity has failed to adapt to the new ecological reality 91裸聊视频� the end of the world as we know it. In their small city house, a family is about to spend their Sunday, (Dimanche), together.
Amidst the the surrounding climatic chaos that ensues, they absurdly attempt to maintain their family traditions. Meanwhile, three wildlife reporters do their best to document Earth91裸聊视频檚 last living species, portrayed with lifelike marionettes.
91裸聊视频淓very young audience member will want to take the polar bear home,91裸聊视频� says VDPAC executive director Jim Harding. 91裸聊视频淭he theatrical magic Dimanche presents is everything we think of when we look for in a visual spectacle.91裸聊视频�
For Dimanche, Focus and Chaliwate companies of Belgium came together to write and stage a surprising and touching performance.
91裸聊视频淲e want to mutualise our skills and tools to shape something special combining movement art, object theatre, the marionette, stage acting and video.91裸聊视频�
91裸聊视频淭he genius of this production is in the balance between the humour in the absurdity and the ingenuity in delivering this profound message in such a tender and well-executed way,91裸聊视频� says Harding.
Dimanche launched its cross-Canada tour with a run in Vancouver, followed by public and school performances at the VDPAC; before continuing to Toronto, Fredericton, Montreal and Quebec City.
91裸聊视频淲e are indeed honoured to be part of this international tour as part of our Spotlight Theatre Series,91裸聊视频� says Harding.
Tickets at or call 250-549-7469.
