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Nakupelle combines the arts of circus, mask and puppetry with the skills of the acrobat, mime and visual artist. Since 1990 Joe Dieffenbacher (USA) and Minna Holopainen (Finland) have been creating theatre that is hilarious, subversive and compelling.
monkey bizness
Italo wants to make some money. He’s got lots of ideas, a pocketful of tutti-frutti and an antique street organ. What he doesn’t have is a cooperative monkey. Will she play? Will she dance? Will this monkey ever get funky? nakupelle’s new show is part slapstick, part Italian Commedia, a bit of classic European Street Theatre and a bit of the Animal Channel.
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Bon Appetit
The mad comic catches fruits and vegetables on his face. Opening the wine ends up in a one arm handstand on top of the bottle. Culinary slapstick and absurd acrobatics, challenging the audience with food for thought and laughter for the belly. 2 x 30 minute performances.
Baggies
Deep down in the folds of fabric something stirs and suddenly they appear – two mysterious and curious characters who engage the audience with their goofy vulnerability and mischievous play. Part mask performance, part puppet show, Baggies combines beautiful masks with ingenious use of movement and costume to create a comic and poetic performance. 2 x 20 minute performances.
The Trap
Features Joe Dieffenbacher former circus artist and elephant jumper, shnicky-shnack man, and one half of company, Nakupelle.
“The comedian played the part of the unhappy fool with incredible ease and generated enthusiasm amongst all fans of subtle slapstick, big and small” Street Festival, Aachener Zeitung
“Dynamic, entertaining and unique ... NAKUPELLE works to the highest standards, and have combined talents for performing, mask making, puppetry, and comedy that can rarely be found in one company” Peter Buckley, Director, Dell’ Arte School, California
“Imagination, innovation and improvisation at its best!”– Grainne Millar, Programming Manager, Temple Bar Properties, Dublin
“A master clown who is capable of complex and wildly funny stunts.... inspired insanity” Eureka Times-Standard, California.
“Dieffenbacher’s comedy, juggling, masks and acrobatics were brilliant” The Georgia Straight, Vancouver BC.
“I went to see it again. Powerful. The masks seemed to look right through me. Funny, expressive and very beautiful.”