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Kay Meek Arts Centre hosts puppet variety show Epidermis Circus, April 10 and 11

In the palm of her hand, Ingrid Hansen performs cheeky puppet vignettes which are then projected onto a huge screen

SPONSORED POST BY Kay Meek Arts Centre

Epidermis Circus. Photo by Hélène Cyr

 
 

Kay Meek Arts Centre presents Epidermis Circus, produced by SNAFU Society of Unexpected Spectacles, in the Grosvenor Theatre on April 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm.

Cocreated and directed by Britt Small, Epidermis Circus is a live-performed puppet film made using household objects, a camera, and bare hands. The spicy puppet cabaret is hosted by a sassy grandma who keeps trying to steal the spotlight.

This beautifully twisted variety show is performed by Ingrid Hansen, who also puppeteers for the Jim Henson Company’s Fraggle Rock series. Watch from behind the scenes as Hansen performs a puppet film live before the audience, animating cheeky vignettes in the palm of her hand and projecting them onto a huge screen.

Epidermis Circus is rated for viewers ages 14 and up. The performance also features ASL interpretation by Carly Pokoradi.

For tickets to the show and more details, visit Kay Meek Arts Centre.


Post sponsored by Kay Meek Arts Centre.

 
 
 
 

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