For a restricted time you might have a uncommon alternative to observe on-line the most effective and arguably most vital Canadian puppet reveals ever devised, Brick Bros. Circus.

Initially created in 1978 by Puppetmongers – Canadian puppeteer siblings Ann Powell and David Powell – the present options extremely skilled constructing bricks performing circus tips in a miniature one ring circus. A real basic of puppet theatre, it was one of many seminal reveals accountable for growing and popularizing object theatre in North America.

For the adventurous viewers, the Brick Bros. Circus presents an entire tongue in cheek, miniature one ring circus, carried out by extremely skilled constructing bricks in itty bitty costumes. These bricks really come to life earlier than your eyes in such gorgeous acts as The Terrifying Wild Brick, The Talent-Stuffed Kung Fu Playoffs, the Unbelievable Contortionist and far rather more! Assured to stimulate imaginations, this hilarious extravaganza has already warped the minds of a number of generations of viewers: thought-about a basic amongst puppeteers, the present will develop your idea of puppet theatre.

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I believe Brick Bros. Circus could have been the very first reside puppet present I ever noticed when Puppetmongers introduced it to my elementary faculty. I’ve seen in it a number of instances within the years since at puppet festivals or when Puppetmongers remounts it right here in Toronto, and it’s at all times nice. I’m unsure if watching a recording will ever fairly match the expertise of seeing Ann and David carry out it reside, however I extremely advocate seeing this when you can.

Brick Bros. Circus is out there to stream on-line till March twenty fourth through a pay-what-you-can donation to Puppetmongers Theatre through CanadaHelps.org. For these dwelling in Canada, a charitable tax receipt for the total donation will likely be supplied.

23/5/24 Replace: Though it was initially promoted as out there for “a restricted time solely”, as of this writing Brick Bros. Circus is out there to observe on demand on Vimeo.