Ari Cui Cui et les patins magiques

They are father, sons, cousins, brothers-in-law; they are 23, 40, and 65 years old and have known each other forever. A small Egyptian-Québec clan has gathered in a cottage in the woods, with enough food to feed an army (you can never be too careful), and the group is about to celebrate Ralph’s birthday and enjoy the simple pleasures of the Laurentian forest. With the boys.

A sharp and offbeat black comedy where a group of underfunded artists stage a chaotic, ritual-like performance that spirals into a biting reflection on belief, meaning and the state of the world.

The theatrical piece explores themes of power and tyranny, and the subtle use of manipulation and cunning to seize control over another person’s free will, all within the framework of dark comedy.