Les Gros patinent bien: Poetic and Absurd Odyssey by Pierre Guillois and Olivier Martin-Salvan at La Pépinière Théâtre
Pierre Guillois and Olivier Martin-Salvan, the acclaimed theatrical team behind the Molière-winning show "Bigre" (2017), are showcasing "Les Gros patinent bien" at La Pépinière Théâtre in Paris. This production, which debuted in 2020, was awarded Best Public Theatre Show at the Molières 2022. The storyline centers on a character cursed by a mermaid, who escapes the Great North on skates and a scooter, embarking on a journey through Scotland in search of love. The absurdity is highlighted by one actor in a suit seated alongside another in a swimsuit, amidst cardboard scenery. The show has garnered praise from numerous outlets, including Télérama, Les Inrockuptibles, and Libération, and is presented in collaboration with Club Artistik Rezo.
Key facts
- Pierre Guillois and Olivier Martin-Salvan created 'Les Gros patinent bien'.
- The show premiered in 2020.
- It won the Molière for Best Public Theatre Show in 2022.
- The production is staged at La Pépinière Théâtre in Paris.
- The plot involves a mermaid curse, travel through Scotland, and a search for love.
- One actor remains seated in a three-piece suit while the other moves with cardboard props.
- The show has received positive reviews from Télérama, Les Inrockuptibles, France Inter, Libération, France 2, Le Figaro, Figaro Magazine, Paris Première, Télé Loisirs, and Elle.
- The event is a partner of Club Artistik Rezo.
Entities
Artists
- Pierre Guillois
- Olivier Martin-Salvan
Institutions
- La Pépinière Théâtre
- Club Artistik Rezo
- Molières
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Scotland