Ages 4 and up
In a show that’s part theatre, part dance and part clown art, two lively characters discover that they have a somewhat “stretchy” relationship. Their absurd situation sets the scene for a playful exploration in movement of the fragile balance of friendship. A sensational performance by two multitalented artists!

Picture this: The alarm goes off, you wake up, and, surprise! you find another little boy or girl slumbering peacefully beside you. The intruder looks very cosy, and doesn’t seem inclined to budge. In fact, you’re attached to each other … with a huge rubber band! And so, for hours, you struggle to break free. You try heating the rubber band, twisting it, attacking it with your teeth … but nothing works. You’re stuck with each other for life! That’s Tendre in a nutshell. In a show that’s part theatre, part dance and part clown art, two lively characters discover they have a somewhat “stretchy” relationship. Their absurd situation sets the scene for a playful exploration in movement of the ups and downs of our connections to each other. With the precision of tightrope walkers, Katia Petrowick and Brice Noeser investigate the fine balance that underlies many a friendship.

This is choreographer Estelle Clareton’s first show for young audiences. After a brilliant performing career, during which she danced with Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal and worked for eight years with Ginette Laurin, she established her own company and continued to participate in numerous outside projects. Combining circus, theatre and music, this multitalented artist defines a colourful artistic language that is given joyous expression in Tendre.