After Airbus and rugby, Toulouse is also a circus city: this season will prove it to you
By Anthony Assemat
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Toulouse, city of Airbus, of rugby, of violets, of science, of space… and of the circus, one would be tempted to say.
The Lido and the Grainerie, centers of excellence
With the Lido, labeled School of Circus Arts and one of the three schools in France authorized to issue a diploma qualifying the profession of circus artist, and the Grainery, European center of production and subsidized scene of national interest, the Pink City has a real know-how in the circus field.
At the Grainery, Serge Borrasits director, recalls that it is at the service of “more than 30 structures in the service of the circus” in the agglomeration, with new features such as its radio studio and a room devoted to the production of podcasts.
“Welcoming free and daring forms of writing”
Thursday, September 15, 2022, the latter presented the main lines of the 2022-2023 season of this circus arts factory based in Balma (Haute Garonne)east of town.
“We wanted this season to welcome free and daring forms of writing. We hope it (im)relevant and able to arouse a lot of curiosity”.
A “blockbuster” at the start of the season
You won’t have to show up late to attend the first highlight of the season. Appointment is made during the International Biennale of Living Arts, from September 24 to 27, 2022, with “Under the Eyelids” of the Compagnie d’elles, a hybrid performance that mixes video testimonies and presences. “It’s the first time we’ve created a show on this scale. It’s our own blockbuster! “laughs Serge Borras.
For the record, this gallery of portraits of contortionists will give rise to a web series in the future.
The essential European circus
In October, the European of circuses is one of the major and regular events of the Grainerie. Of those who forge a reputation for you. Moreover, “the fall saga will not be on the platforms, but at the Grainerie! », sketches the director of the structure.
Appointment for it with the show “Desprès de tot”a saga in three episodes: “La pelicula” (October 15), “Alexa, her Emmaus clothes and the ventriloquism number” (October 19 at the Mazades theater) and “From when Zeus became vegan, the nightmares of death and wild flies” (October 21 at l’Escale, Tournefeuille).
Circus of natural wines and Night of the circus
On November 3 and 4, the Balma venue will offer “generous and borderline” circus, in the words of Serge Borras, with ” Winter “ of Cie Mon! Laika. Before the 7e edition of Circus of natural winesNovember 5 and 6 with good shows, good regional wine and also free circus lessons for children.
From November 11 to 13, 2022, the Grainerie will be immersed in the 4e edition of the Night of the Circus. In 2021, nearly 160 events took place in Europe on this occasion.
On November 10, men and their “masculinity” will be closely scrutinized with “Zizi”, at the cultural center of Bonnefoy. My ! Laika will return with two more recent creations, including a white card for the closing, November 12.
“Place au chap'” in December
Finally, in December 2022, the Grainerie will “Let’s get to the hat”. Indeed, the marquee is the soul of the circus, whatever its form. This year, it’s Cirque Pardi! who will put down his suitcases under the Balman capital. From December 2 to 25, with “Low cost paradise”, the artists will move from shadow to light, directors of their own existence. It’s tragic, comical and absurd at the same time.
The 2023 program is still in its infancy but can already note the following shows: “Homo sapiens”, February 2 and 3, 2023 at the Théâtredelacité, “Prayer” from February 15 to 25, 2023 at the Sorano theater as well as “Ex-ovo, you will give birth in pain”, April 6-7, 2023 at the Théâtre des Mazades. Definitely, the circus never stops at the Grainerie. And it’s so much better that way.
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