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An old clown returns to the stage. The audience is there, waiting for him to make them laugh. But everything fails.
So, he begins a meticulous analysis of the stunts and antics he performs. In his introspection, the gaffes and setbacks come one after the other, each more hilarious than the last. And by asking himself “Why does it fail?”, he ends up exposing a more intimate part of himself.
Like a tightrope walker without a balancing pole, Philippe Goudard embraces the risk of laughing too hard. The anatomy of a clown? The anatomy of a man? The clown dissects the man and the audience laughs. This subtle performance is both meditative and funny. It’s a small marvel that perfectly evokes the plight of the clown.
As part of the project cycle Pulsations! in partnership with the Mucem.
Pre-show theatrical comedy workshop led by the artist.
Distribution
Composition, scenography, and performance: Philippe Goudard For the 2024 revival of the show: with help from Sandy Sun 2005 creation // original texts: Marion Aubert, Michel Arbatz Existing texts: extracts from “Écrits” by Daniil Harms, Éditions Bourgois and works by Maripaule and Philippe Goudard Original music: Michel Arbatz, Henri Dartois Recorded music: Jonatz, Souchon, The Beatles… Construction, accessories: Philippe Crozat Costumes: Judith Chaperon Lighting: Tangi Gourmelon Stage management: Tangi Gourmelon Video Fred Ladoué, Jean Luc Fauquier Staging Philippe Goudard, Yves Gourmelon, Maripaule B. Artistic insight Philippe Charleux, Pascal Corriu, Elizabeth Cecchi Production Aries et Scorpio, Compagnie Maripaule B.-Philippe Goudard, Associated Artists for Circus Research and Innovation, Théâtre au Présent, Hérault General Council, Théâtre d’O
Acknowledgements
For the creation of the show in 2005: D.M.D.T.S., French Ministry of Culture and Communication, DRAC Languedoc-Roussillon, Languedoc-Roussillon Regional Council, Hérault General Council, City of Castelnau-le-Lez, For the 2024 revival: Aries et Scorpio, Fabrique Autonome de l’Acteur, Festival des Antipodes Bataville, BIAC by Archaos.
Biography
Philippe Goudard has written, produced, and performed in approximately 40 circus shows since he started out in the 1970s. He is also an actor and theater director. He embraces a scientific approach to creativity as he has a doctorate in both medicine and the performing arts. His original career as a practitioner and theorist makes him one of the most unusual figures working in contemporary creation today.
Dates and times
Saturday
16h
BIAC