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− | Established in [[established::2007]] by the graduates of the Moscow Circus Academy Ravil Sultanov and Natalija Sultanova, [[Buffetto Mini Circus]] is the only professional institute in the area of the art of clown in Slovenia. Effectively combining the skills and elements of circus and theatre, Buffetto performances blur the boundaries between traditional drama theatre and typical circus shows. | + | Established in [[established::2007]] by the graduates of the Moscow Circus Academy Ravil Sultanov and Natalija Sultanova, [[Buffetto Mini Circus]] is the only professional institute in the area of the art of clown in Slovenia. Effectively combining the skills and elements of circus and theatre, Buffetto performances blur the boundaries between traditional drama theatre and typical circus shows. Since 2008, Bufeto Institute annually organises ''Klovnbuf'' International Contemporary Clown Theatre Festival . |
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Bufeto present their shows at different festivals throughout Slovenia, such as [[Lent Festival]], [[Trnfest Festival]], [[Primorska Summer Festival, Koper-Capodistria]], etc. | Bufeto present their shows at different festivals throughout Slovenia, such as [[Lent Festival]], [[Trnfest Festival]], [[Primorska Summer Festival, Koper-Capodistria]], etc. | ||
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+ | Aiming to popularise the art of clown, the institute organises an international contemporary clown theatre festival ''Klovnbuf'', which has thus far hosted numerous artists from Russia, France, Austria, Switzerland, Israel, UK, USA, etc. The festival takes place in different locations in Ljubljana (also at the [[Ljubljana Castle]] and also features workshops. The 2011 edition of the festival was entitled ''Cherchez la Femme'' and included performances by female clown artists, numerous interactive street actions, and a laboratory held by the internationally renowned artists Nola Rae. | ||
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Bufeto regularly appear at KUD France Prešeren Arts and Culture Association (where they are based) and make guest appearances in Slovene theatre houses such as Ljubljana Puppet Theatre and Café Teater, as well as in Mladinsko Theatre where they performed in the theatre's children's plays The Clowns and Pika and in the productions of King Oedipus [Kralj Ojdipus] (1998) and the acclaimed Silence, Silence, Silence (1996). In 2010, Bufeto co-produced together with Mladinsko Theatre the performance Ultimate Tragedy [Ultimativna tragedija], directed by Ravil Sultanov, which was based on Shakespeare's King Lear and Hamlet and featured an international cast.
Bufeto present their shows at different festivals throughout Slovenia, such as Lent Festival, Trnfest Festival, Primorska Summer Festival, Koper-Capodistria, etc.
Aiming to popularise the art of clown, the institute organises an international contemporary clown theatre festival Klovnbuf, which has thus far hosted numerous artists from Russia, France, Austria, Switzerland, Israel, UK, USA, etc. The festival takes place in different locations in Ljubljana (also at the Ljubljana Castle and also features workshops. The 2011 edition of the festival was entitled Cherchez la Femme and included performances by female clown artists, numerous interactive street actions, and a laboratory held by the internationally renowned artists Nola Rae.
See also
External links
- Bufeto website (in Slovenian)
- KUD France Prešeren website (in Slovenian)