A tray of puppets, objects and actors served up on a bed of eroticism
Three short shows and an exhibition are set around a bar where spectators are invited to savor these erotic treats.
After being greeted by a puppet and the actors, spectators are divided into several groups according to their number. After each show, everyone is invited to the bar, where they are invited to pass through the keyhole, where a few naughty bits are on display…
There’s nothing gravelly or vulgar about this. No inappropriate voyeurism in these Zakouskis. Tof Théâtre cultivates eroticism so delicately and tenderly that it leaves you wanting more. So indulge yourself in this little “encanailment” of simplicity, finesse and humor.
Show conceived by Alain Moreau and with the complicity of Katia Boulay, Renaud Grémillon, Thierry Hellin and Maxime Durin
Puppet production, set design and direction: Alain Moreau
Acting: Thierry Hellin, Renaud Grémillon, Dorothée Schoonooghe, Frédéric Nyssen and Alain Moreau.
Stage manager: Amaury Bertels
Lighting design: Dimitri Joukovsky
Set design collaboration: Michel Van Brussel
Technical information
Les zakouskis érotiks is a show in which the public, divided into three groups,
will attend three 20-minute shows in 3 different
spaces over the course of the evening.
Between each show, the 3 groups of spectators join together in a common space.
At the end of the evening, the 3 groups will have seen the 3 shows in turn.
Layout
1. A large hall (+/- 150 m2_) = main venue, capable of hosting:
A “Monsieur Tiche” show.
An exhibition area
A bar area
This main venue must also be able to accommodate all spectators at the start of
the event and during intermissions.
2. Two small rooms (+/- 50 m2_):
for the 2nd and 3rd shows (“M et Mme Beaurestes” and “Léon fait
son spectacle”) which, for reasons of sound interference, must be isolated.
The maximum capacity is 150 spectators divided into three groups.
So, in addition to the game area, the bar plus a few tables and chairs and
the exhibition, the main venue has to be able to accommodate these 150 people.
The second and third locations are limited to 50 people at a time.
These spaces must be clear of all obstacles (columns, steps, heaters,
lighting systems, etc.) and completely hidden from view.
If a hanging system on legs is required to conceal or light the 3 locations, it
will be necessary to ensure that these do not interfere with the positioning of the decor elements, the bar or the exhibition.
Technical requirements
Stage
All three shows require a black background.
For the main venue, you’ll need a dozen bistro-style tables (max. diameter: 80cm),
about 40 chairs and a fog machine.
We also need a “Bac” type fridge (which opens from the top) or 2
kitchen fridges, as well as two tables and a garbage can for the bar.
For the “Mr & Mrs Beaurest” hall, a 50-seat tier is requested.
The third space doesn’t have to be reserved for shows.
Lighting
The 3 shows are self-sufficient for lighting and sound.
A 230v, 16A single-phase power supply is required for the three shows, the exhibition and
the bar.
Lighting will be created for the main hall (bar lighting, mood lighting for the
public, lighting for decor elements, public lighting for play areas).
Given the wide variety of locations, requests for equipment and their installation
will be made on a case-by-case basis, after determining the various locations and technical visits when
possible.
To better prepare for our work, we ask for plans of the various locations, if
they exist.
For the hall hosting “Mr and Mrs Beaurest”, public lighting and lighting for
the actors’ bows are required.
Sound
A broadcast system with 4 speakers for the main venue.
A mixing desk, two CD players and a high-frequency tie microphone.
For the comfort of the audience, the speakers will be placed high up.
Note: The control room (lighting desk, mixer, CD players) must be located in
the main space.
Set-up time: 8 hours (3 hours for setting up the 3 shows and the exhibition, and 5 hours for
setting up the lighting for the 2 venues, creating the different conditions,
making the minor adjustments required for each venue, and setting up
before the show).
Dismantling: 3h
Note:
We require the help of 3 people to unload and load the equipment.
Set-up for the three shows and the exhibition is carried out by the Tof team.
“(…) L’érotisme, le Tof Théâtre le cultive délicatement et si tendrement qu’on en redemande. Rien de graveleux, pas de voyeurisme, avec l’équipe d’Alain Moreau. Le frisson troublant et poétique reste assuré.
Comme dans ses spectacles jeune public, il travaille l’humain, ses petits bonheurs, ses blessures avec la patine de la tendresse et de l’humour (…) Chaque détail est étudié avec précision et minutie, ce qui nourrit le plaisir de ces mises en bouche. Comme le Tof n’aime guère les sentiers battus, il nous touche avec le bain de monsieur et madame Beaurestes. Ni le quotidien ni un long compagnonnage n’ont émoussé le désir des vieux amants.” J. Dath – Le Soir, mai 2002.(…)Une des qualités premières de ces Zakouskis d’un genre particulier est qu’ils créent tout de suite un climat où convivialité, étonnement et plaisir se côtoient habilement. Dés qu’on entre dans la salle, on a l’impression d’être reçu par des amis qui ont décidé de nous faire une bonne surprise.(…) Un gigantesque lit, recouvert d’une couette rose, véritable patchwork composé de petits seins dodus, trône majestueusement au beau milieu de la scène, un homme chauve s’y repose. Des friandises nous sont offertes, il est également possible de consommer au bar une délicieuse bière belge ou un cocktail à base de rhum. Je ne vous en raconterai pas plus, la surprise est absolument indispensable pour profiter pleinement de la soirée. Sachez seulement ceci : le spectacle est déambulatoire, toutes les marionnettes sont saisissantes d’humanité, des plus petites comme Monsieur Tiche, pas plus grand qu’une pomme de terre frite, à Léon avec sa taille humaine, son crâne chauve et ses lunettes cerclées métal. En revanche, elles ne sont pas très bavardes, elles préfèrent en effet les échanges de regards, les gestes doux ou violents, les petits cris, les couinements, les soupirs de plaisir, les claquements de langues, les onomatopées ou encore le gromelot. (…)
Bref, une très belle soirée, à la suite de laquelle vous repartirez sans aucun doute dans un cocon de bien-être et de bonne humeur avec l’envie d’en parler autour de vous. » – Philippe Derossi, www.revue-spectacle.com
