September 26

Mourir de trop gueuler

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Description

The Ottawa-based theatre company, Créations In Vivo presents Mourir de trop gueuler, an absurdist, no-holds-barred play in which overexcited bouffons bury a big frog, dead from too much screaming (a subtle metaphor). In this theatrical extravaganza, we laugh, sing, line-dance… and then bring the frog back to life, just in time to ask ourselves THE question: What are we going to do with the next 50 years? This show, co-presented with La Slague, ties in with the major themes of Franco-Ontarian Day, la Slague’s French Fest, and the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag, born right here at the University of Sudbury.

Ready for a dose of buffoonery? The jester is the most disadvantaged member of society who aspires to greatness. It is a form of solidarity-based mockery, where we laugh with the audience to help them find the best in themselves. The jester is a traditional figure with roots in European folk art, with a strong influence in French tradition. He uses humor to criticize the powerful and subvert social conventions.

Doors: 7 p.m.
Location: The Lounge 390 (390 Elgin st)
Age: 19+