Street Festival: Déantibulations

The 9th edition of the exuberant, vibrant and energetic Déantibulations Festival will take place at the end of this month between the 25th and 28th May. The old town of Antibes will be transformed into a festive playground and filled with an eclectic selection of professional artists and their shows.

During the four day festival, a diverse array of performances will rage through the streets, and spectators will be immersed in a dynamic and convivial atmosphere. The festival, organised by ACLA, features puppet shows, concerts, dances and a fun-filled, highly skilled circus cabaret. A display of mind blowing productions is guaranteed, reflecting the diversified and creative world of visual and performing arts. 

On Saturday, the festivities will also be accompanied by a live electric band La Fanfare Electrique as well as a Brazilian music percussion master class. Professionals are offering the chance for passionate percussionists from around the region to try their hand at playing a collection of Brazilian melodies. The festival will close with an exotic and wild performance by the participants through the narrow streets and ancient squares of the town. 

Admission to the festival is free. 

The programme is as follows: 

Friday 25th May 

 An open air circus featuring a range of somersaults and back flips by acrobats and trapeze artists. A mix between contemporary and traditional circus techniques. (2.30pm and 9.15pm, Place de Gaulle).

 A phantasmagoric performance by spooky, eccentric characters. A mix of magic, theatre, dance as well as circus performances. (10pm, Ecole p. Arène)

Saturday 26th May 

 Magic show by professional magician Raoul Lambert (During the day and evening) 

 An acrobatic duo will use various circus techniques to escape from a straight jacket (4.30pm, Place des Martyrs) Interpretive dance Instinct (3.30pm, 6pm, Plage de la Gravette)

 An open air circus featuring a range of somersaults and back flips by acrobats and trapeze artists. A mix between contemporary and traditional circus techniques. (5pm, Place de Gaulle)

 A phantasmagorical performance by spooky, eccentric characters. A mix of magic, theatre, dance as well as circus performances. (10pm, Ecole p. Arène)

 Fire dance (11.30pm, Near the port - esplanade Jean Moulin)

Sunday 27th May 

 Magic show by professional magician Raoul Lambert (During the day and evening, Bd D'Aiguillon)

 The  acrobatic duo, Blues Brothers  from Paris will present a range of performances on the Trampoline (3.30pm, 5pm, Place des Martyrs)

 Concerto pour deux clowns, a musical concert featuring musicians dressed as clowns, performing the works of Vivaldi, Strauss, Bach. The performance will also feature various acrobats and tight rope walkers. (6.30pm, Ecole p. Arène)

 Les Wurre Wurre, a comedy duo from Belgium. (8.30pm, Ecole p. Arène)

 Déballage, a crazy clown performance (11pm, Ecole p. Arène)

 Fire dance (12.15pm, Near the port - esplanade Jean Moulin)

Monday 28th May 

 Concerto pour deux clowns, a musical concert featuring musicians dressed as clowns, performing the works of Vivaldi, Strauss, Bach. The performance will also feature various acrobats and tight rope walkers. (4.45pm, Ecole p. Arène)

 Les Wurre Wurre, a comedy duo from Belgium. (3.45pm, Place Mariéjol)

 An acrobatic duo will use various circus techniques to escape from a straight jacket (6pm, Place des Martyr)

Katie Williams