Opening Show

activities

12 November
17:30 - 19:30 Théâtre Maisonneuve

Don't miss the official program launch of the 21st CINARS Biennale with SLAM! by Ex Machina and Flip Fabrique! From 5:30 p.m., connect with the CINARS network over cocktails and attend the second awards ceremony of the week. At 6:30 p.m., enjoy a decisive match between theatrical and circus titans, directed by Robert Lepage in one of Montreal's most iconic venues. Get ready for an explosive evening of creativity and celebration!

circus OFF CINARS

Duel Reality - All's Fair in Love and War

Les 7 doigts de la main

The stage drops into a sporting arena. Two teams at odds, striving to rise above the other. Amid provocation and conflict, we glimpse the star-crossed lovers, fierce players who care more about their connection than the game's outcome. Acrobats...

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circus OFF CINARS

Glob

Les Foutoukours

Glob is a show that explores waiting, the unknown, and encounters in a pure and enchanting universe. A peaceful and comedic performance, it amazes children and relaxes adults, offering the gentle art of circus and magical moments, far from the...

14 November 2024 at 19:30

circus OFF CINARS

Kintsugi

Machine de Cirque

Kintsugi is the art of sublimating imperfections. In an isolated bus shelter, strangers wait for their next destination, not knowing when or where they'll go. This mysterious place awakens in them a desire to live, to explore and to have fun. The...

15 November 2024 at 20:00

circus Official Programming

N.Ormes

Agathe et Adrien

N.Ormes is a circus show where the duo Agathe and Adrien pushes the limits and expectations of their own bodies and gender norms. Provocative, dysfunctional and tender, the piece brings the viewer to question their own assumptions.The story...

15 November 2024 at 21:30

circus Official Programming

PLAY DEAD

People Watching

Set in a universe of domestic trappings and interlocking stories, People Watching’s new creation «Play Dead» observes the beautiful, twisted and laughable facets of human behaviour. Through its dynamic physicality and visual storytelling, the...

14 November 2024 at 16:00

circus Official Programming

SLAM!

FLIP Fabrique + Ex Machina

FLIP Fabrique and Ex Machina are causing quite a commotion in the wrestling world, each bringing their own expertise into the ring. With a decisive match between theatrical titans and circus players, Robert Lepage sets up the scene and script....

12 November 2024 at 18:00