Brazilian artist Bianca Bertalot brings her distinctive blend of clowning and psychology to the Greater Manchester Fringe in Cinco Coisas, a funny and poignant solo show about emotional development and universal human experiences.
Accomplished Brazilian physical theatre performer Bianca Bertalot presents her solo show Cinco Coisas at the Salford Arts Theatre from 16th – 18th July 2018. A frustrated lecturer tries to explain to us the five things all humans need to develop well. She’s got something important to say and she’s desperate for us to hear it, but she’s hampered by Melanie, the lovably infuriating clown...or perhaps Melanie is helping her make a point? This “poignant, funny and informative” (Bath Chronicle) solo show is a blend of psychology, clowning and theatre. 
Exploring our most fundamental developmental experiences, Cinco Coisas is a fast-paced adventure that will leave you laughing and keep you thinking.
Cinco Coisas has been received with acclaim in the UK and Brazil for the way it tackles sensitive and complex issues in a light-hearted and accessible way. It appeals to all ages and backgrounds and draws in traditional and not-so-traditional performance-lovers alike.
“A highly imaginative, warm, humane and expertly executed performance that reaches to the heart of being human”. (Bath Chronicle)
“Bianca Bertalot is a generous, sensitive and hilarious performer and the show carries a life-affirming message for everybody.”- Holly Stoppit (Artistic Director, Beyond the Ridiculous)
Cinco Coisas has been supported by Arts Council England, The Trinity Centre, The Island, The Greenback Pub and Madam Renards.
Listings Information
BIANCA BERTALOT presents
CINCO COISAS
Dates: 16th - 18th July 2018
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk, Tunbridge Square (Off Liverpool St), Salford M5 4BS
Tickets: £10/£8
Box Office: 0161 925 0111 / http://www.salfordartstheatre.com/whats-on / https://www.ticketweb.uk/search?q=Cinco+Coisas&org/216863&pl=mff
Additional Company Information:
Bianca Bertalot is an accomplished performer from Brazil specialising in clowning, physical theatre and art therapy. In the UK she trained at Circomedia Bristol and has worked with Nose to Nose, Tamala, Franki Anderson, The Original Spinners and Gerry Flanagan. She is based in the South West, where alongside her solo performance work she is a founding member of award-winning clowning company NOSThree. Bianca is trained in co-counselling, dramatherapy and voice dialogue, and is currently undertaking a degree in Psychology with Counselling to further her studies into clowning and art therapy.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/159479859
Website: www.biancabertalot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiancaBertalotClown/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/BiancaBertalot
