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Crying with laughter.- 20/09/2002.

Sala Muntaner.- Barcelona.- España.
Jordi Jané, Diari Avui.

The Muntaner theatre has demonstrated great sensitivity and intuition by taking the risk of programming this sensational trio of clowns for a month and a half. It was absolutely shameful that a home-grown group, with years of proven experience at the most varied international festivals and with excellent reviews throughout Europe, Asia and America, had not been represented until now by the Barcelona impresarios. Indeed, the duo Marceline & Sylvestre (Los Excéntricos before the happy incorporation of Zaza) had only performed in Barcelona on one-off occasions (Pueblo Español, Ateneu in Nou Barris, the Autumn Festival) or as part of the Circ Crac's show Miratges, mentides i misteris. It would be wonderful if this platform at the Muntaner leads to the discovery of the trio by the general public en masse, because Los Excéntricos 'humour is accessible to everyone, with the added virtue of being intelligent comedy which, without abandoning traditional clowning, appears entirely contemporary. All three artists perform admirably both as actors and musicians, bringing to the fore three distinct personalities who complement each other superbly in an apparently fortuitous game of buffoonery which glides like silk thanks to the clever inclusion of small details and repeated gags. Like I Colombaioni, Los Excéntricos demonstrate that what really matters in clowning are not dramatic situations in themselves but the way in which these situations are interpreted and handled. While a more lively rhythm of alternating between scenes would contribute to an even more convincing staging, the audience goes without even realising from poetry to hysteria, quite often bringing tears to the eyes from laughing so much. Box office success will depend on the always effective word-of-mouth or jungle drums, and if we are to judge from the unconditional surrender of the audience on the opening night, the jungle drums will be as finely tuned as Los Excéntricos instruments.
Jordi Jané, Diari Avui.

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