July 29, 30, and 31 in Biot – Historic Center
L’ArTlequino launches the first edition of its Artistic Encounters in the heart of the historic center.
The Biot association, with the participation of the Biot Photo Club, will unveil the program of its “Theater Festival – Artistic Encounters.”
Theatrical walks will enliven the historic center from 8:30 PM until nightfall and will guide the audience to the Frédéric Mistral Garden. The artists will meet the audience in the Associations Hall, where there will be exhibits of materials, CVs, videos, books, and images illustrating the artistic work of each participant.
The central theme of the event is “a universal hymn to love.” The symbolism of these three days will take the form of a red stage curtain placed at the entrance of the historic center, a decoration offered by the Association of Artisans, Merchants, and Professionals of Biot.
Program:
Friday, July 29
8:30 PM – Rue Saint-Sébastien. Visual artist Stéphanie Hamel Grain, known for her artistic cuttings on various materials, will engage in a creation to the rhythm of live music performed by artists on Rue Saint-Sébastien.
9:30 PM – F. Mistral Garden. Video projections and performances by actors will pay tribute to the artistic journey of actor Philippe Avron, awarded two Molières, in the presence of Ophélia Avron.
Saturday, July 30
9:30 PM – F. Mistral Garden
The Alyat Danza group from Genoa, featuring Chilean choreographer Alya Rojas and guitarist William Tarantino, will perform a dance-theater
show.
Larrio Ekson will perform an improvisation. This actor and dancer-choreographer has partnered with world-renowned artists such as Carolyn Carlson and Maurice Béjart. This show will be punctuated by the interventions of Manu Denis, a flutist musician, and English actress Shelley Ward on video excerpts.
Sunday, July 31
6:00 PM – Associations Hall. The film directed by Parisian author/director/producer Marlène Ionesco (Paris Opera, Kirov, etc.) will be screened, tracing the artistic life and theatrical performances of Larrio Ekson.
9:30 PM – F. Mistral Garden. The Nice-based company “Une petite voix m’a dit” will present a funny, delirious, innovative show with lyrical voice effects, titled “Les quatre barbu(e)s.” Four women without beards have unapologetically decided to dedicate their vocal qualities and sense of humor to the memory of these fellow travelers. A vibrant musical show where texts, dances, and songs intertwine.
