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Chicago Humanities Festival

Vélo Théâtre: The Postman

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  • ABOUT Vélo Théâtre

    Vélo Théâtre was founded by Charlot Lemoine and Tania Castaing in 1981 in Angers, France. The company creates visually-rich performances with few or no words, based on the idea that actors can interpret objects just as they can interpret words and phrases. Emotions are born of the fragile relationship that the actor establishes with the objects he brings to life on stage. The audience is then invited into this intimate relationship.

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Please note: advance tickets to performances are only available until 24 hours before each show, or Friday 5/4 in the case of 5/6 performances. Tickets must then be purchased at the door. All tickets purchased 5/1 and later will be held at Will Call for pickup.

Laden with letters and packages to deliver, a postman sets out on his bicycle. Opening one of the packages, he discovers a fantastic and magical world inside. One package—and adventure—leads to another in this wordless play, a living postcard full of imagination, humor, and the wonder of discovery. France’s Vélo Théâtre returns to Stages, Sights & Sounds after performing There’s a Rabbit in the Moon in the 2010 festival.

These performances are recommended for ages 4 and up. Running time is 60 minutes.

blogRead the related blog by Stephen Lieto, CHF Program/Production Coordinator.

These performances are presented in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and are generously underwritten by Susan and Lewis Manilow.

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