‘Alice in Tangoland’ weaves a magical web where circus meets tango in a spellbinding 90-minute show. Anaïs Amar, both scriptwriter and director, breathes new life into the classic tale by adding a touch of poetry and daring modernity, creating a world where the extraordinary meets the unseen and where pure talent sparkles in every scene.
Surreal circus performers rub shoulders with exceptional tango dancers, and together they unfold Alice's fascinating and timeless tale. Thanks to this stellar cast of acrobats, jugglers, contortionists, Cyrwheel artists, unicyclists, clowns, magicians, stilt-walkers, sword-swallowers, and tango dancers, this production transcends traditional theatre.
In this unique adaptation of ‘Alice in Wonderland’, where circus meets tango, the characters, inspired by the world of Lewis Carroll, travel through each scene fusing fantastical settings with the captivating charm of tango. Outfitted in high heels, accompanied by a "mad shoemaker", draped in sequined dresses, or in-bodying surrealist creatures, these performers bring to life a visually splendid universe bursting with color.
The soundtrack, as enchanting as the visuals, strikes a perfect harmony between traditional and modern Argentine tango, blending in eclectic musical influences from The Doors, Janis Joplin, Radiohead, and contemporary composer Ibrahim Maalouf. This promises an aural adventure as unforgettable as the visual spectacle.
‘Alice in Tangoland’ invites audiences into a truly multi-sensory experience, celebrating a world where magic and fantasy dance to the rhythm of tango.
In the subdued atmosphere of a dance studio, a rigid tango teacher delivers a monotonous lesson to a young girl brimming with life.
This marks the beginning of the captivating adventure in "Alice in Tangoland."
Seated on a small wooden chair, Alice struggles to keep pace with the repetitive and dull steps taught by her instructor and eventually falls asleep...
Suddenly, as if by magic, a white rabbit dressed in a tango suit appears. Visibly in a hurry and tinged with palpable nervousness, he checks his pocket watch—it seems he's late for a mysterious appointment. With a leap, he jumps down the rabbit hole, and Alice, driven by curiosity, impulsively follows.
As she pursues the rabbit, Alice tumbles deeper and deeper into an introspective and transformative journey to the core of her essence. Along this path, she confronts her shadow and meets a gallery of eccentric characters, each one representing a different aspect of herself: the Rabbit, her anxiety; the flowers, her vanity; the twins, her insatiable curiosity; the caterpillar, her conscience; the cat, her playful yet clumsy inner child; the mad shoemaker (Hatter), her unbridled creativity; and the Queen of Hearts, embodying both her ego and her deepest wounds.
"Alice in Tangoland" portrays the unique yet universal journey of an individual in search of her Self. Trapped in a world of illusions, Alice embarks on an extraordinary adventure, discovering that only fully embracing her wholeness and complete self-acceptance will set her free.
We've crafted the ultimate Alice in TangoLand experience just for you.
As you enter the departure lounge before the show, you'll be serenaded by the captivating voice of Gisèle Cornejo, accompanied by Claudio César's masterful guitar and Ezequiel Acosta's soulful bandoneon.
The presence of Nicolas Petruzzi, an exceptional close-up magician, adds to the enchantment, setting the stage for your immersion into the world of Alice in TangoLand and heightening your senses for the upcoming show.
After the performance, we invite you to meet the cast, snap a photo, engage in conversation, admire their makeup and costumes up close, or simply bask in their presence while sharing your experience with fellow audience members.