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Creations
Saltimbanco
Expérience
Réserve
Retiré
Odyssey
Personages
Itinéraire
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The Barron
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The Baron is your guide in the world of
Saltimbanco. He is ageless, timeless and
recounts fascinating tales of the past. The
Baron is an imposing figure in his black
and white striped cape, long red gloves and
top hat perched on a pile of serpentine hair.
The Baron thinks he has power but really
has no authority; he is the king of fools.
And when he tears off his cape, he reveals
another side of his character—an erotic
satyr on the prowl! At his most carefree,
the Baron loves to party with the Baroques.
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Eddie
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Eddie is a jester, a clown. He is the child within us all. In his distinctive red
cap, black bow tie, striped shorts and suspenders, Eddie finds adventure in his
own imagination. Whatever he needs, he invents. Eddie moves freely between
our world and the world of Saltimbanco, but watch out; he loves to play and won't
hesitate to get you in on the act!
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The Sleeper/Dreamer
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The sleeper is a playful, enigmatic character who falls asleep the moment he
appears. Has he conjured Saltimbanco from the depths of his imagination, or is he
dreaming within the show? The Dreamer lives between reality and illusion. He is
like a clown, satirizing and poking fun at the world around him. Dressed in a
striped blue costume and with his long curly tail, the Dreamer is always ready
for a nap. But since he is responsible for looking after the child, he rarely
gets the chance to doze off completely.
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The Ringmaster
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In his yellow jumpsuit with his fanciful
green vest and cape, the Ringmaster struts
proudly around the world of Saltimbanco.
The Ringmaster likes to be the centre of
attention and often steals the show. With
his winning smile and natural charm, he
usually gets away with it. The Ringmaster
likes to believe he has great powers and
he carries a sceptre to prove it. But as
everybody knows, it is the Baron who
holds ultimate control.
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The Cavaliers
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The Cavaliers are the gentle protectors.
They are calm and serene but could
strike with great force if they needed to
defend themselves or someone more
vulnerable. The Cavaliers are elegantly
dressed with the tips of their tall black
and white hats pointing towards the
future. With their lanterns, they light our
path through the world of Saltimbanco.
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La Belle
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La Belle reflects all human emotion.
She is the ever-present town crier who
expresses the soul of Saltimbanco.
Her language is universal and her song
reflects the atmosphere around her.
Her vocals are emotions—serenity and
excitement, hope and joy, disappointment
and melancholy.
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The Worms
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The Worms, like all human beings, are born with nothing and are at the very base
of society. All similar in appearance, yet different from one another, they must, with time,
adapt themselves to their environment. Thus, as the world of Saltimbanco evolves, they
embody various types of social characters, hoping on day to accede to the rank of Baroque, a cast of
visionaries.
There are two classes of Worms within the framework of Saltimbanco, those
referred to as the Urban Worms (the Vers Masqués), the faceless masses, those who follow
the status quo, never to risk, to express, to gain; and the Multicolored worms
(Vers Multicolores), the simplest of all, who follow their most primal urges and
concerning themselves only with survival.
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The Baroques
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The Baroques constitute the most important family of Saltimbanco. They are defiant,
rebellious and explosive. Armed with a deeply perceptive vision of the world, the Baroques
reveal the countless contradictions of our civilization where imagination has not yet
taken power and reflect upon the extreme personalities of urban dwelling - both in their
beauty and wretchedness.
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