Thursday 17 September, 19:00

1h de Commedia

An improvised Commedia dell’Arte performance reviving classical characters Pantalone and Arlequin. Performers use music, acrobatics and physical comedy to build rapid wordplay, satirical sketches and playful deception, blending XVIth-century tradition with contemporary improvisation. The format relies on spontaneous interaction and audience energy, shifting from nimble clowning to pointed satire. Suitable for all ages, the company brings a lively, unpredictable evening that honours the masks and virtuosity of commedia.

In French.

Chemin de la Gravière 7,
1227 Les Acacias
Photo Credit: DR
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Photo Credit: DR

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