Chiringuito Paradise

Two barmen are preparing the festive opening of Chiringuito Paradise. Everything is ready for a successful opening ceremony.
With the guests already there, a full program, and the Champagne on ice, the party can begin.
A heart-warming duo trying to save the day in an apocalyptic mix including catastrophic juggling, physical comedy and–of course–fireworks!!!
​Chiringuito Paradise, directed by Christine Rossignol, draws inspiration from the physical comedy and the surprising clumsiness of the most famous Clowns of the big screen (B. Keaton, C. Chaplin, P. Sellers…), but equally from the simplicity and the depth of a dramaturgy, which calls upon universal characters. This principle has pushed Sitting Duck to develop a comical language that can be close to that of slapstick comedy, but which at the same time meets the requirements of a street show. The company approaches slapstick as a series of unattractive and hilarious micro situations, inserted in a scenario focused on chaos and failure. The exploit plays also an important role in the show. Falls, accidents, juggling and object manipulation add a spectacular touch to the performance.

By and with: Gonzalo Alarcón and Joris Verbeeren
Directed by: Christine Rossignol
Coaching: Stéphane Filloque and Élise Ouvrier-Buffet
Scenography: Joris Verbeeren, Dajo Peeters and Mathijs Reymer
Producer / tour manager: Veera Kaukoranta
Production: Ab Joy asbl
Copodruction: La Cascade – Pôle National des Arts du Cirque
With the support of: Espace Catastrophe Centre International des Arts du Cirque, Maison des Jonglages, Centre culturel Wolubilis, Centre culturel d’Engis, Circusplaneet, Circuscentrum, Théâtre La Roseraie, Ville d’Ath/CAR, 30CC

• Persons involved: 3
• Gender: Circus-Theatre
• Languages: EN| FR| IT| ... Spanish, Dutch