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Show One presents
AGA-BOOM
An Explosion Of Surreal Silliness!
Bluma Appel Theatre, December 2008
"Aga-Boom, one of the most creative shows to heat Vegas in a while, is perfect for the entire clan."
Las Vegas Sun
Get ready for a big BOOM in fun! Show One is proud to announce that the critically acclaimed clown show AGA-BOOM will make its Canadian premiere in Ontario this holiday season. Created by veterans of Cirque du Soleil and rooted in the European style of clowning, AGA-BOOM is a riotous mix of bold physical comedy, sophisticated stunts and delicious disarray.
"Masterly clowning." New York Times
Clever, messy and outrageously fun, AGA-BOOM cuts through the barriers of language and culture to dazzle audiences of all ages.
Taking its name from a play on boomaga (the Russian word for paper), AGA-BOOM begins and ends with scenes about paper, starting with a small piece stuck to someone's hand and escalating into a huge paper fight. In between is joyful chaos that features inflated garbage bags, juggling suitcases, enormous rubber balloons and lots of audience participation.
"The kids in the audience were on cloud nine, but hardly more so than the adults." Los Angeles Times
AGA-BOOM combines physical comedy, mime, poetry, circus arts and experimental theatre to create a kooky, kinetic entertainment experience. AGA-BOOM is the brainchild of creator/director DIMITRI BOGATIREV who, together, with wife and co-star IRYNA IVANYTSKA, and cast mates PHILIP BRIGGS, ELENA NEKRASSOVA and ANTON BOGATIREV, are true masters of mayhem!
Las Vegas Sun
Get ready for a big BOOM in fun! Show One is proud to announce that the critically acclaimed clown show AGA-BOOM will make its Canadian premiere in Ontario this holiday season. Created by veterans of Cirque du Soleil and rooted in the European style of clowning, AGA-BOOM is a riotous mix of bold physical comedy, sophisticated stunts and delicious disarray.
"Masterly clowning." New York Times
Clever, messy and outrageously fun, AGA-BOOM cuts through the barriers of language and culture to dazzle audiences of all ages.
Taking its name from a play on boomaga (the Russian word for paper), AGA-BOOM begins and ends with scenes about paper, starting with a small piece stuck to someone's hand and escalating into a huge paper fight. In between is joyful chaos that features inflated garbage bags, juggling suitcases, enormous rubber balloons and lots of audience participation.
"The kids in the audience were on cloud nine, but hardly more so than the adults." Los Angeles Times
AGA-BOOM combines physical comedy, mime, poetry, circus arts and experimental theatre to create a kooky, kinetic entertainment experience. AGA-BOOM is the brainchild of creator/director DIMITRI BOGATIREV who, together, with wife and co-star IRYNA IVANYTSKA, and cast mates PHILIP BRIGGS, ELENA NEKRASSOVA and ANTON BOGATIREV, are true masters of mayhem!
Show One presents
AGA-BOOM
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - Saturday, January 3, 2009
Show Times: 1pm & 7pm (December 31 @ 1pm only, dark January 1)
Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
27 Front Street East, Toronto, ON
Tickets: $39/$49/$65 o Family Four Pack: $189 (plus applicable service charges)
Box Office: 416.366.7723/1.800.708.6754 or online at
Unless you live under a media rock, you probably know that Paul Binder, co-founder and ringmaster of the Big Apple Circus, is stepping down this year.
He recorded a great interview on public radio about it, and about his 31 years in the circus, that included some surprises (at least for me) that he worked with Julia Child and Merv Griffin before creating the circus.
The interview also features (among others) a surprise guest call in from Steve Smith, former Ringling Clown College Dean and director of the current show.
If you'd like to listen to the show, you can!
Francine CГґtГ© is a clown/teacher/director from MontrГ©al who has more than 30 years experience in the creation of comic, physical and clown characters. She has played on the International scene (Circus, Cab
Unless you live under a media rock, you probably know that Paul Binder, co-founder and ringmaster of the Big Apple Circus, is stepping down this year.
He recorded a great interview on public radio about it, and about his 31 years in the circus, that included some surprises (at least for me) that he worked with Julia Child and Merv Griffin before creating the circus.
The interview also features (among others) a surprise guest call in from Steve Smith, former Ringling Clown College Dean and director of the current show.
If you'd like to listen to the show, you can!
CLOWN 1: RESEARCH OF CHARACTER
with Francine CГґtГ©
January 22, 23, 24 & 26, 27 2009
4 :30 to 9:30 pm - total of 25 hrs
Price - $500.00 (includes tax)
where :
Queen St East Presbyterian Church, 947 Queen St E.
(at Carlaw)
registration information:
Class limited to 12 students with performance background - artistic resume required.
Deposit of $125.00 required after acceptance
Please email 
Francine CГґtГ© is a clown/teacher/director from MontrГ©al who has more than 30 years experience in the creation of comic, physical and clown characters. She has played on the International scene (Circus, Cab