Félix Imbault: an Acrobat on the Terraces of the End of the World
“Accompanied by his pneumatic stilts, Félix Imbault, a professional entertainer, sets off on an adventure to the end of the world. He came to spread joy and happiness on the Terraces of the End of the World, in Gaspé, taking us into his world full of whimsy. From atop his stilts, he captivated the hearts […]
Circus Arts in Montreal’s Alleys
Once again this year, circus arts will enliven the alleys of Ville-Marie and Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie as part of the FAR 2020 festival! Among the diverse program, you will find La Croustade, an artistic duo formed by our members Vincent Jutras and Éline Guélat, the company Le Gros Orteil, Laurette and Arlette, a duo of female clowns […]
Roundtable on Changing Realities in Circus
Over the past six months, like the rest of the performing arts world, the Montreal circus scene has taken a hit. Despite so much uncertainty, the Quebec circus sector is particularly well-positioned and supported in its efforts to revitalize and relaunch the circus industry. On August 18th, we participated in a roundtable organized by Circus […]
Là – MAINTENANT: Call for Proposals for Performances Adapted to Public Health Guidelines
The LÀ – MAINTENANT movement is initiating a recovery and revival of live arts in Quebec’s performance venues, in full compliance with prevention measures recommended by Public Health and the CNESST. Do you have adapted performances that comply with Public Health guidelines? Submit it by Wednesday, August 31 at noon, to be included in the […]
Circus Performances and Bites to Celebrate Montreal’s Vietnamese Culture
“The Vietnamese Cultural Centre is proud to present the second edition of the Vietnamese Cultural Week, which will take place in Montreal from September 26 to October 4. The event highlights the cultural and artistic contribution of the Vietnamese community and celebrates the diversity and complementarity of Quebec society. Painting, comics, cinema, circus, and gastronomy […]
Let the RIDEAU 2021 National Selection Begin!
Submissions for the RIDEAU 2021 National Selection, the most important Francophone performing arts event in America, are now open! You can submit your projects until September 21, 2020, at 5 PM. In the current context, this edition will focus on two important aspects: networking and discovery. This will include a redesigned Marketplace that will comply […]
Research and Creation Residency at TOHU!
During the period from August 20, 2020 to October 31, 2020, artists can apply for one- or two-week research and creation residencies in one of the following 5 spaces; • TOHU Hall • Parabris 1 (52’6” diameter / 14’3” height)• Parabris 2 (63’6” diameter / 26′ height)• Trèfle Big Top• TOHU Entrance Hall The space […]
Participate in the survey on the impacts of COVID-19 for racialized and Indigenous artists and collaborators of DAM
“As the COVID-19 pandemic heavily impacts the artistic and cultural sector, Diversité artistique Montréal (DAM) is launching a study to document the situation and the repercussions of this crisis on racialized and Indigenous individuals working in this sector across Quebec, as well as on artistic organizations dedicated to one of these groups.” “[…] DAM aims […]
Cirque Du Soleil Creditors Pledge to Pay Still Unpaid Artists
“Just over a hundred members of the Regroupement des artisans des arts du cirque (RAAC) who have still not received payment for work performed before the pandemic will soon be entitled to their pay. This is assured by Catalyst Capital Group, the firm representing the creditors now in charge of Cirque du Soleil.” Read the […]
Wave of Allegations: the Circus’s Turn for Self-Reflection
“For several weeks now, testimonies of sexual violence in the circus world have been multiplying on social media. So much so that the national circus arts association, En Piste, has decided to launch, starting Tuesday with Juripop, a clinic “against harassment and violence in the circus community”. La Presse spoke with the instigators of Victims_Voices_Circus, […]