• We’re working on a new creation!

    After two creation periods in November 2025 and January 2026, ending in a private showing, Living Room is going to be subject to another creative residency in France!

    Artistic Director David Danzon has assembled a crew of 4 local dance artists who will be collaborating in Cordes-sur-ciel, just north of Toulouse. Taking a fresh outdoor perspective to the work –which you’re encouraged to read about in our Season Review– they will be looking to create a street theatre version.

    This residency is going to fuse with ideas, experimentation and play. Surrealism, absurdism and intimate audience interactions are the focus of the work, as the performance shifts between slow, minimalist instances, to loud, maximalist happenings.

    Stay tuned to see how this piece expands and progresses!

  • Discover our 2024 Season Review!

    Here our 2024 Season Review designed by Carolin Lindner!
    Thank you to all the artists, team members, programmers, partners and friends of CORPUS for your invaluable support. 

  • La bulle is going to Hong Kong

    Exciting news! La bulle will be in Hong Kong from April 5th to 22nd! 🌃 We’re thrilled to be part of the WestK FunFest, presented by the West Kowloon Cultural District!

    Over the next three weeks, we’ll be performing seven shows and hosting a movement workshop focused on the neutral mask, led by David Danzon. 

    Follow our adventures in Hong Kong live on Instagram and Facebook.
    PS: Stay tuned, more exciting news is coming soon!

  • A Night at the museum

    Do the animals come to life after hours?

    To find out, join us at the Royal Ontario Museums’ popular after-hours adult (19+) event series: ROM After Dark On the Wildside. The event features spectacular performances, thrilling interactives, and DJ sets for days and access to all the exhibitions – get your tickets here.

    On January 31st, The Alpine Merry Sheep Choir will be part of ROM After Dark – On the Wildside 🎶

    Expect food, drinks, live music, dancing, and a one-of-a-kind performance set among the iconic ROM exhibits.

    📍 ROM – 100 Queens Park, Toronto
    📅 January 31
    ⏰ Two roaming performances at 8:45 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

    We can’t wait to see you there for a night that’s sure to be a little wild! ✨

  • Mukashi, Mukashi: In the News 

    Articles and Announcements

    📌 “moments of stirring beauty”
    Itsvan Dugalin – September 28, 2024

    📌 ‘Sometimes a bit of whimsy is a welcome tonic in a troubled world. That is the experience being offered by Toronto’s acclaimed dancetheatre company CORPUS.’
    Paula Citron – September 27, 2024

    📌‘Mukashi, Mukashi will make you feel like a child again, taking you on an adventure which spans the globe. This production is like theatre alchemy: taking the best parts of these two cultures and creating something truly unique and wonderful’
    A View from the Box – September 27, 2024

    📌 “If you want to experience the joy of pure theatre, Mukashi, Mukashi is a show you must see. You will exit smiling with the pleasure of seeing familiar things in new ways.”
    Stage Door – September 26, 2024

    📌 “Playful and beautiful”
    opera ramblings – September 26, 2024

    📌 Fear of wolves and respect of traditions inform David Danzon’s Mukashi, Mukashi
    SesayArts – September 18, 2024

    📌 Spotlight: CORPUS’ Mukashi, Mukashi
    Hye’s Musings – September 16, 2024

    📌 What to see, do, hear and read in Toronto this September
    Toronto Life – August 29, 2024

    📌 CORPUS to present the North American Premiere of Mukashi, Mukashi
    BROADWAY WORLD – June 11, 2024

    📌 CORPUS announces the North American Premiere of “Mukashi, Mukashi” running September
    Stage Door – June 11, 2024

    📌 Mukashi, Mukashi is making its North American premiere at The Theatre Centre this fall
    Toronto Times – June 11, 2024

    📌 WOLF MEETS CRANE in a tale that combines Japanese & Western storytelling traditions
    Young W

    Radio Interviews

    📌 Interview with David Danzon on Radio Canada (French)
    À l’échelle humaine – September 28, 2024

    📌 Interview with David Danzon on Radio Canada (French)
    Y a pas deux matins pareils – September 24, 2024

    Press Resources

    For additional information, you can access our press release here.

    Photos: Yoshikazu Inoue.

  • Mukashi, Mukashi – Beyond the Stage

    Photo: Yoshikazu Inoue

    We are thrilled to announce the opening of this interactive exhibition that highlights the inspirations and ideas that shaped Mukashi, Mukashi.

    It is presented in the lobby of the Franco Boni Theatre and runs alongside the North American premiere of our Japan/Canada co-production. Come early to explore the interactive stations and get the full experience before the curtain rises!

    Curated and designed by longtime CORPUS collaborator Carolin Lindner :

    “This exhibition is a fusion of two worlds that have deeply influenced my imagination: the fairytales of the Brothers Grimm that I grew up with in East Germany and the rich, intricate culture of Japan, which has fascinated me for years. Since childhood, I loved to immerse myself in the magical realms of European folklore, often dressing up as Little Red Riding Hood in Kindergarten. These stories, with their deep roots in nature and mystery, have stayed with me.

    My love for Japanese culture started many years ago when I started to experiment with Japanese paper, known for its delicate beauty and versatility. I began to use it in my crafts, combining the traditions of both cultures to create art pieces or house decor. For most of my projects I try to find everyday, often overlooked materials that I can transform into art pieces. For example, the circle installation is a paper collage made from French Brie cheese boxes—ordinary objects that become extraordinary when reimagined.

    Pick up a book in the library, learn how to fold a paper crane or dress up as your own fairy tale character at the Cosplay station.

    I hope you enjoy the exhibition.”

    The exhibition is included with your performance ticket. Buy your tickets here.

    Carolin Lindner – Dramaturg, graphic & exhibition design

    Carolin is a multi-disciplinary artist, working as a designer and theatre creator. Originally from Germany, she has been collaborating with CORPUS on many projects in various positions (co-creator, graphic and costume designer). Her work has been presented worldwide. She has taught art workshops in Mexico, Cambodia and Germany. She works with the Wee Festival and the Goethe Institut as a designer and educator. Carolin’s artwork, including paper collages, miniature installations and illustrations, has been exhibited in Canada, France and Germany.

  • Divine Interventions in South Africa!

    To wrap up a vibrant summer tour in style, our goddesses are flying to South Africa this Saturday!
    They’re heading to Pretoria for the Vavasati International Festival, organized by the South African State Theatre. We are thrilled that Interventions Divines will be featured in this festival celebrating Women, especially women in the arts.

    Performance Dates:
    📅 August 23, 2024: 5pm
    📅 August 24, 2024: 3pm & 7pm
    📅 August 27, 2024: 2pm
    📅 August 28, 2024: 2pm
    📅 August 30, 2024: 5pm
    📅 August 31, 2024: 3pm & 7pm

    Venue:
    🎭 South African State Theatre, 320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, South Africa

    But that’s not all! There will also be workshops, and details will be shared soon.

    We’re bringing everyone along! Make sure you follow us on Instagram and Facebook if you haven’t already!

    Photo: Matt’ O’Connor

  • Mukashi, Mukashi

    September 24th to 29th, 2024

    (includes: access to the Exhibit)

    The Theatre Centre
    The Franco Boni Theatre
    1115 Queen St W, Toronto

    Tickets: $20.50 – $44.50

    Approximate Running Time:
    1h (with no intermission)

    A CORPUS & The KIO Company Co-Production

    Mukashi, Mukashi
    (Once upon a time)

    Presented by CORPUS
    Conceived and Directed by David Danzon

    CAST:
    Sakura Korin
    Kohey Nakadachi
    Takako Segawa
    Kaitlin Torrance

    Created with the ensemble
    Lighting and Set Design by Yann Becker
    Costume Design by Atsuko Kiyokawa
    Music composition and sound design by Anika Johnson
    Additional choreography by Matt O’Connor
    Stage Management by Chika Fuseya
    Dramaturgy by Carolin Lindner

    ABOUT:

    Conceived and directed by CORPUS’ artistic director David Danzon, “Mukashi, Mukashi” explores two iconic characters of Western and Japanese folklore: The Wolf and the Crane. Both carry deep roots in the collective consciousness of each culture. Their unlikely meeting sets the stage for a conflictual then harmonious relationship that blossoms through a transformative journey. The work uses traditional and contemporary Japanese art forms (Origami, Kyōgen, Bunraku, Manga), mixed with old and newer Western practices such as pantomime and the comedy traditions of Looney Tunes and TV talk shows.

    Like all of CORPUS’ work, Mukashi, Mukashi will speak to children and adults alike. It introduces the poetic and intriguing world of Japanese folk tales and blends it with the dark and comedic undertones of western fairytales, all with a CORPUS twist and cross-cultural sensibility.

    The performance is presented in Japanese and English with English and French surtitles.

    This co-production premiered on September 19th 2023 at the Toyooka Theatre Festival in Toyooka, Japan.

    Performance Schedule:

    Tuesday, September 24th at 8:00 pm – Preview 
    Wednesday, September 25th at 8:00 pm – Opening night
    Thursday, September 26th at 2:00pm & 8:00 pm – After the 8pm show: talkback with the cast and the creation team
    Friday, September 27th at 8:00 pm
    Saturday, September 28th at 2:00 pm & 8:00pm
    Sunday, September 29th at 2:00 pm

    Included in your ticket: We invite you to come early and / or stay late to visit the accompanying interactive art exhibit, featured in the foyer of the Franco Boni Theatre. Inspired by the production, the exhibit is a window into the world of Mukashi, Mukashi and is designed and curated by Carolin Lindner.

    Mukashi, Mukashi is presented with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

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    Publicity by Katie Saunoris | KSPR
    Photography by Yoshikazu Inoue and Igaki photo studio

  • Transhumance in Toronto

    From Canada’s plains to the French Alps, this extraordinary flock of 20 sheep pauses in Toronto for the Harbourfront Junior Festival to graze and amaze.

    Reality meets fantasy in this wordless live installation that recreates a bucolic country scene in a typical urban setting.

    What better way to welcome summer in Toronto? 

    Free admission
    Performance duration: 30 minutes

    📅 Schedule:
    – Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 11:30am and 4:45pm
    – Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 11:30am and 4:45pm
    – Monday, May 20, 2024 | 11:30am and 2:30pm

    Follow all the twists and details in real-time on Instagram @corpusdanceprojects.
    Hope to see you there!

  • Where have we been in 2023?

    Here our 2023 Season Review designed by Carolin Lindner!
    Thank you to all the artists, team members, programmers, partners and friends of CORPUS for your invaluable support.