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CUCKOO | A Puppet Show in Mississauga During March Break

Don’t miss Cuckoo, a puppet show that brings a giant cuckoo clock to life! Inside the clock, three quirky characters—Jacquemart, Cécile, and Coucou—keep time running like clockwork. But when a mischievous little critter causes chaos, the adventure begins!

About Cuckoo

The disciplined life inside a cuckoo clock is thrown upside-down when an unexpected intruder mysteriously appears. Cuckoo, the clock bird, chases after it and discovers a magical world beyond time. Follow Cuckoo as he steps out of his perfectly ordered world and into a magical realm filled with fantastic creatures, dense forests, and towering mountains. Will Cuckoo find his way home in time to fix the clock and restore balance? This delightful, all-ages show is perfect for families looking for a fun and engaging activity during March Break. With captivating puppets, stunning visuals, and a heartwarming story, Cuckoo is an unforgettable adventure that will spark your child’s imagination. Perfect for kids, parents, and anyone looking for an exciting and imaginative experience this March Break. Join us in Mississauga for this magical journey—grab your tickets today!

The Artists Behind CUCKOO

Graham Soul is the director and creator of CUCKOO and also a puppeteer. After studying theater and acrobatics, Graham began his theatre career as an actor-acrobat and then as a puppeteer. The creation of Coucou allowed him to wear new hats as author, designer, composer and director. Jérémie Desbiens is the co-director of CUCKOO and also a puppeteer. A graduate of the National Theater School of Canada, Jérémie is a puppeteer at many puppet theatres across Quebec. He is also a talented voice actor. Eloi Cousineau has had multiple artistic and non-artistic roles: actor, firefighter volunteer, puppeteer, trumpeter, telemarketer, clown, clerk, improviser, director and painter. Eloi especially loves to practice the art of parenting with his beloved of 19 years! Martin Vaillancourt is a versatile and accomplished artist. After his training at the LionelGroulx College Theater Option, Martin has gone on to perform as an actor, acrobat, and dancer in both theatre and television in his home province of Quebec. Nancy Longchamp has been doing lighting for puppet shows for a long time for many theatres across Quebec. She is also a lighting designer, technical director and stage manager.
Graham Soul
Jérémie Desbiens
Eloi Cousineau
Nancy Longchamp

About Graham Soul

Trained as an actor and acrobat, Graham Soul has dedicated himself to puppet theatre for more than 25 years. His mission is to create original puppet theatre works for young audiences, highlighting artistic quality and technical innovation. Sound and visual imagery guide the dramaturgy, and the puppets and scenic elements are at the heart of the creative process. Favourite themes touch on the fantastic and the powers of the imagination.

The Cast & Crew of Cuckoo

Scenario, Scenography, Puppets, Video and Music: Graham Soul

Stage Direction: Jérémie Desbiens and Graham Soul

Performance: Eloi Cousineau and Graham Soul

Puppeteers in 2019: Pierre-Louis Renaud and Graham Soul

Autonomous Lighting System: Nancy Longchamp

Brainstorming of the Story and Characters: Pierre Gélinas

Additional Brainstorming: Christine Brassard

Research and Exploration: Jean Cummings and Graham Soul

Stage Management: Nancy Longchamp and Jérémie Desbiens

Puppet, Set, and Prop Construction: Jean Cummings, Graham Soul, Pierre Gélinas, Richard Morin, Marie-Eve Fortier, Cécile Viggiano, and Geneviève Thibault

Construction and Painting of Mask and Hooves: Mathieu René

Set, Puppet, and Prop Painting: Richard Morin

Sewing: Noémi Paquette, Geneviève Marcotte, Graham Soul and Esther Hardy

Dramaturgy Coaching: Pierre Yves Lemieux

Scenography Coaching: Richard Lacroix

Sculpture and Moulding Coaching: Claude Rodrigue

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