A RED NOSE, MASSIVE SHOES, A CHECKED JACKET AND TROUSERS, NAÏVE AND A LITTLE BIT CLUMSY... A FLOUR-COVERED FACE, A SHINY TAILCOAT, CLEVER AND BOSSY... CLASSIC, TRADITIONAL CLOWNS. THE TUTIK CLOWNS Gari, Montxo and Joselontxo Tel.: + 34 639- 40 00 86 [email protected] www.tutikclowns.com TRADITIONAL CLOWNS ____________________________________________________ Closely linked to the history of the circus, clowns have come in many shapes and sizes over the years and the clowns that we know today are relatively modern. Initially, at the start of the last century, “interval” clowns would burst into the circus ring and mock the acts that had performed before them. But they soon ceased to be merely an extra and become a separate act in their own right. Based on two contrasting characters, they would perform short comedy sketches. One of them, the whiteface clown, inherited the traditional appearance of old clowns: the white face of the maestros from the Commedia dell'arte , the enigmatic black eyebrow crossing their forehead, a striking and elegant costume... This was the sensible, clever and somewhat domineering member of the duo. The other, the auguste, was more naïve, if not frankly clumsy, finding it hard to move around in their huge shoes, wearing colourful costumes and an equally striking red nose. These are the traditional, conventional clowns, the ageless circus clowns who, while maintaining traditional elements, have managed to move with the times and offer a complete, well-developed show that is adapted to the characteristics and needs of our time. These are the main characteristics of the TUTIK CLOWNS – GARI , MONTXO & JOSELONTXO , traditional clowns, continuing the performance approach that was revived over twenty years ago by the famous HERMANOS DONOSTI . You cannot find Gari, Montxo and Joselontxo’s work in any record shops, you have to share it with them at each of their performances, to experience and enjoy it as the show unfolds, as you would in any traditional circus. Kids and adults alike. Classic and traditional, but adapted to our times. THE TUTIK CLOWNS – GARI , MONTXO & JOSELONTXO ____________________________________________________ In the middle of the 1970s, Ramón Irizar embarked on his career in the marvellous world of clowns. During that time, he met various fellow travellers and had several adventures and, in 1995, after meeting Garikoitz Muñoz and Joxean Malvido, they created the TUTIK CLOWNS clown company – Gari, Montxo & Joselontxo. Since then, these three clowns have worked with the goal of updating the traditional concept of the circus clown without sacrificing or distorting its basic characteristics and seeking to bring professionalism to one of the most serious activities in the world, making people laugh. Gari, Montxo y Joselontxo, the TUTIK CLOWNS, are now a trio composed of a “whiteface clown” (Garikoitz Muñoz ) and two “augustes” ( Ramón Irizar and José Antonio Malvido ), who perform their shows in Spanish, Basque, French, English and German and offer a type of clown that differs to those that are currently commonplace: traditional circus clowns but at a modern pace. Music also plays a part in the shows of the TUTIK CLOWNS , whose three members have had full academic musical training. In addition to conventional instruments like the saxophone, trumpet, tuba and violin, they play instruments that may seem strange but are traditional in the circus, such as bells and musical saws. Their costumes are also straight out of the circus, consisting of authentic clown suits which, through the use of suitable accessories for each show, result in frequent and surprising costume changes during the course of the shows. They have worked in major European circuses such as the Pinder and Medrano circuses and in the Christmas Circuses in France, the Raluy Circus in Catalonia, the Christmas Circus in Passau (Germany) and in the World Circus in Spain. They have also appeared in theatres and festivals in the Basque Country and taken part in several programmes on the ETB Basque television channel. Here is a summary of their work in the marvellous world of the circus ring: CIRQUE DE NOËL Aquitaine (FRANCE) 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019 GRAN CIRCO ITALIANO (SPAIN) Short periods 2012 & 2014 16 th FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE CLOWNS DE TERGNIER Tergnier (FRANCE) 8 – 11 February 2013 GRAN CIRCO MUNDIAL Madrid (SPAIN) 13 December 2012 to 7 January 2013 10. PASSAUER WEIHNACHTSCIRCUS Passau (GERMANY) From 25 December 2011 to 3 January 2012 15 th FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE CLOWNS DE TERGNIER Tergnier (FRANCE) 11-13 February 2011 GRAN CIRCO MUNDIAL Madrid (SPAIN) 22 December 2009 to 11 January 2010 III GRAN FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CIRCO CIUDAD DE VALENCIA Valencia (SPAIN) 9, 10 and 11 January 2009 GRAN CIRCO MUNDIAL Valencia (SPAIN) 6 December 2008 to 8 January 2009 GRAN CIRCO MUNDIAL Pamplona (SPAIN) July 2008 CIRQUE MUNICIPAL JULES VERNE Amiens (FRANCE) Christmas 2007 CIRQUE DE NÖEL (MUSIC ART SHOW) Saints, Rouen, Laon, Tours (FRANCE) December 2006 8th FESTIVAL EUROPÉEN DES ARTISTES DU CIRQUE St. Paul–lès-Dax (FRANCE) 10 – 12 November 2006 GRAN CIRCO MUNDIAL San Sebastian and Vitoria (SPAIN) August 2006 PALAIS DES CONGRÉS DE BORDEAUX Bordeaux (FRANCE) 3 - 4 December 2005 CIRQUE PINDER Brest (FRANCE) Christmas 2003 CIRC RALUY FESTIVAL DE PALLASSUS DE CORNELLÁ Cornellá (CATALONIA) 2003 CIRCO HOLIDAY (SPAIN) CIRQUE DE NÖEL Aquitaine (FRANCE) 22 November - 28 December 1998 CIRQUE DE NÖEL (Agence Medini) Rouen - Le Havre (FRANCE) 1997 CIRQUE LYDIA ZAVATTA (FRANCE) 1997 THEATRE AND STREET SHOWS The clowns Gari, Montxo & Joselontxo also perform shows for theatres and street theatre festivals. An hour-long performance in a format in which the circus comedy routines are mixed with musical numbers, child participation, magic and lots of humour. The show to celebrate their 25 years in show business is: “PETITXOU” Show: «Petitxou» Duration: 60 minutes Synopsis The TUTIK CLOWNS – Gari, Montxo and Joselontxo are celebrating their anniversary: they’ve been together for 25 years and, naturally... This is worth celebrating! So they are going to organise a big party and, of course, everyone is invited. The stage will become a to-and-fro of different funny stories, full of music, magic and lots of laughs, all combined in a super show - fun for all of the family where the children are the real stars of the show. Right from the start, Gari, Montxo and Joselontxo Pailazoak - the TUTIK CLOWNS - have always opted for family-friendly humour in their shows, inspired by the clown tradition and adapting their language to the theatre format. So “Petitxou” is designed to grab the attention of kids and adults alike from start to finish, making sure that the audience enjoys itself, smiles and gets excited throughout the show. And especially for Christmas... “DIN DAN DON” Show: «DIN DAN DON» Duration: 60 minutes Synopsis: Christmas is here! So, our heroes, the clowns «Gari, Montxo & Joselontxo» are getting ready to celebrate with a big party. Everyone is invited to this evening show; especially our friends the children who will be joining us at the event, where they are sure to be the stars. But adults are also invited, because kids aren’t the only ones who enjoy the show, it also allows the grownups to relive their childhood. This party will have everything...laughter...humour...music...adventures...songs...and lots of surprises in an extraordinary show for audiences of all ages. THEATRE AND STREET THEATRE CREDITS THEATRES IN THE SAREA NETWORK (Basque government) Ermua Zinema (Ermua), Lonbo Aretoa (Arrigorriaga), Barakaldo Antzokia (Barakaldo), Social Antzokia (Basauri), Arriola Kultur Aretoa (Elorrio), Torrezabal Kultur Etxea (Galdakao), Lizeo Antzokia (Gernika), Amaia Udal Antzokia (Arrasate), Latxartegi Aretoa (Legazpi), Leidor Antzokia (Tolosa), Labeaga Aretoa (Urretxu). CULTURAL CENTRES IN SAN SEBASTIAN CULTURAL CENTRES IN PAMPLONA CULTURAL CENTRES IN BILBAO CULTURAL CENTRES IN VITORIA Neighbourhood festivals in San Sebastian in conjunction with DONOSTIA KULTURA ASTE NAGUSIA (GREAT WEEK) IN BILBAO SEMANA GRANDE (GREAT WEEK) IN SAN SEBASTIAN VIRGEN BLANCA FESTIVALS IN VITORIA GIPUZKOA PROVINCIAL COUNCIL DONOSTIA – SAN SEBASTIAN THEATRE FAIR SAN SEBASTIAN CHRISTMAS FUNFAIR KAFE ANTZOKIA IN BILBAO DONOSTIA – SAN SEBASTIAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE HOLIDAY EVENTS SUCH AS: KILOMETROAK, NAFARROA OINEZ, HERRI URRTAS, ARABA EUSKARAZ, IBILALDIA and ESKOLA PUBLIKOAREN EGUNA MUSICAL FORTNIGHT XXIII THEATRE DAYS IN GETXO ETB (Basque regional television) Programmes: Sorginen Laratza and Triki Traka Tron OTHER SHOWS GARI, MONTXO & JOSELONTXO have produced a wide variety of shows over the last twenty-five years, written by Ramón Irizar. Designed to be enjoyed by kids and adults, these shows are an hour long and contain more than a simple string of funny gags. 1995 KALBOKLOWN 1996 1998 1998 NO ME TOMES EL ¿CON LA MALETITA? PAN PAN PARA PELO (Don’t pull my (With the suitcase?) EMPEZAR, PAN leg) PARA TERMINAR (Bread to start bread to finish) 2002 2003 2004 ¿DÓNDE ESTÁ EL CIRCO BILIN BOLO SUPITUKI TRUCO? (Where’s the trick?) 2005 2006 2008 BARRE BIRA FELICIDADES MARTINGALA (Congratulations) 2010 2013 2015 KONFETTI KONTXO KONTXO KOLORE 2017 2017 2018 DIN DAN DON SUPITUKI TXIRINBOLO CREDITS ____________________________________________ DIRECTOR: RAMON IRIZAR SCRIPTS: RAMON IRIZAR ACTORS: GARI: GARIKOITZ MUÑOZ MONTXO: RAMON IRIZAR JOSELONTXO: JOXEAN MALVIDO PRODUCTION CREDITS ____________________________________________ PRODUCER: GARIKOITZ MUÑOZ MUSICAL ADAPTATION: RAMON IRIZAR COSTUMES: ANA GUERRA GARIKOITZ MUÑOZ SOUND: SERGIO HERNANDEZ LIGHTS: AITOR MALVIDO STAGE DESIGN: GARIKOITZ MUÑOZ THE TUTIK CLOWNS Gari, Montxo & Joselontxo Tel.: + 34 639 40 00 86 [email protected] www.tutikclowns.com .