Aerial-Dance Theatre Shows
Construction Guys
Made in collaboration with HERCINIA ARTS COLLECTIVE. This is a 30 minute (-ish) street theatre circus show involving clown, physical theatre, object manipulation and aerial arts. The Guys set up a freestanding aerial rig on their construction site through tricks and physical comedy. The show culminates in a finale aerial performance. This is not a drill!
Concept: Emily Hughes & Vanita Butrsingkorn
Co-Creators: Emily, Vanita & Nicole Malbeuf
Director/Outside Eye: Vanita Nyarady
A Hen Called Freedom
An “unusually wonderful” production that explores concepts of animal welfare and the implications of producing food on one small farm. In this theatrical, comedic, heart-breaking and inspiring circus show, you will follow young farmer Natalie as she deals with her favourite misfit hen falling to unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances. This 1 hour stage show is suitable for families and children age 6 and up. A fantastic multi-disciplinary and sensory educational experience for libraries and arts festivals. This show is entirely self-contained and portable, suitable for small spaces with 17 feet ceilings or higher.
This show was made with the support of Canada Arts Council, Public Energy and Theatre Trent.
Co-created by: Nicole Malbeuf & Jeremy Pastic
Dramaturgy: Kate Story & Dreda Blow
Lighting/Set Design: Patricia Thorne, Beth Davis, Ash Hall
Music by: Christine Bougie
A Spider’s Tale
Art installation and 30 minute theatrical circus performance for all ages. Two portable rig are transformed into a giant yellow spider web and the stomping grounds of many bugs! Follow the journey of an orb weaver spider as she seeks to fulfill her needs in this magical, delightful and sometimes cruel insect world.
Show coming soon as part of Peterborough Artsweek…
Co-creators: Nicole Malbeuf, Toria Summerville, Victoria Kopf and Jefferey Cadence
Lighting/Set Design: Patricia Thorne & Shannon Gerrard
Rigger: Jeremy Pastic
examples of past Theatrical Collaborations…
From the Archives…
Circus Chickens
This is a roaming act with special characters! They are full of character, curiosity and silliness. These acrobatic clowns animate any festival or event with tricks and gags between demonstrations of their “chicken-ness”. Performed in 30 minute sets, this is a great way to greet pedestrians and guests during idle time, or utilized them as traffic control.
Concept + Creation: Nicole Malbeuf
Artistic direction: Emily Hughes and Lindsey Bellaire
Performers: vary
Cabaret Chickens
These silly and sexy chickens show off their mating dance! The audience is the prospective mate. Performed to Glen Miller’s “In the Mood”, witness these seemingly ordinary chickens pull acrobatic stunts and feather boas out of their cloaca! A 4 minute performance for cabarets and variety shows.
Concept and choreography: Nicole Malbeuf
Collaborators and performers: Jeremy Pastic, Victoria Kopf and Jillian Marshal.
Learn-A-Dance
An audience activation in dance! Learn-A-Dance is a step-by-step short presentation that that teaches audiences how to perform a mini dance routine to music. This is a fun, high-energy and passionate experience for all ages and abilities.
Click here to view a preview of the activation.
Concept + Creation: Nicole Malbeuf & Dreda Blow
Performers: Dreda Blow & Imagine Dance Studio
Morning Glory
A sculptural act of colour, sound and texture! This is a 5 minute performance with acrobatics and dance paired with the pleasurable shapes, patterns and effects made by the performer in motion. A live or virtual performance.
Concept, creation and performance: Nicole Malbeuf
The GIVING Tree
A short devised production based on the Shel Silverstein illustrated book. A theatrical performance of movement performed on a portable, free-standing set that transforms before the audience and then welcomes their physical engagement in the story.
Concept: Nicole Malbeuf
Collaborators: Justin Hiscox and Ella
Costume and set creation: Nicole Malbeuf
SKY FULL OF STARS
A 5 minute Aerial Silks performance with unique hand-made aerial fabric with stars.
Performed live with Bobby DeAngelis and Cirque Revolution as part of Frost, the production.