Two clown friends plan to put on a show but Dede goes off the idea – can Tibeh get him to change his mind?
Canadian “masters of slapstick” (The Scotsman) and multiple international award-winners Les Foutoukours make a welcome return to the Edinburgh Fringe with Brotipo.
It’s a hit show packed with comedy, fabulous tricks and superb acrobatics – plus singing, dancing and bright costumes.
Non-stop entertainment for children and families, it’s a fast-paced colourful show about the value of friendship and the importance of learning to work together.
There’s lots of laughter as the audience follows the clowns through the ups and downs of their relationship – and the even bigger ups and downs of their acrobatics, handstands, diabolo displays and balancing acts.
Les Foutoukours bring the spirit of the Big Top to smaller, more intimate venues (in this case the Piccolo spiegeltent) as part of their mission to remind audiences of the delight of traditional circus clowns.
Brotipo is a festival favourite around the world having toured 18 countries from France, Germany and Italy to Mexico and China and won eight public choice awards since 2015.
Last year’s first appearance in Edinburgh saw it awarded ★★★★★ by Mix Up Theatre and described as “A lovely kids’ show” by Mark Robson of The Circus Diaries.
Many will remember their previous show Kombini ★★★★ “it’s a privilege to spend time with this adorable twosome” The Scotsman ★★★★ “holds the attention and delights in equal measure” Broadway Baby.
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Listings Details
- Venue: Assembly George Square Gardens, Piccolo (Venue 3)
- Time: 13:30
- Dates: 3 August preview. 4-13, 15-20, 22-27 August
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Ticket prices: Full £12.50 and £11.50 concessions
- Advisory: Age 5+ (6 and older)
- Tickets https://tickets.edfringe.com
Cast and creatives
- Company Les Foutoukours
- Performers/Clown creators Rémi Jacques (Tibeh) and Jean-Félix Bélanger (Dede)
- Set Rémi Jacques
- Costume Miguel Bergeron
- Seamstress Chantal Mailly
- Musical Director Jean-Félix Bélanger
About Les Foutoukours
Les Foutoukours were founded in 1997 and have become is one of the most popular companies in Quebec. They have created 20 productions and reached over 500,000 audience members with their intelligent acrobatic clowning.
They blend storytelling, theatre, clown, dance, and circus to offer diverse entertainment. Working with talented multidisciplinary artists, the company has distinguished itself in the performing world of Quebec and internationally.
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Website assemblyfestival.com
Website lesfoutoukours.com
For media information contact Matthew Shelley at SFPR on 07786 704299 or at [email protected].