Show Description
ENNIO MARCHETTO, the "Living Cartoon" and darling of stages the world over, returns to Theatre on the Bay with his gaggle of wickedly funny characters, including favourites Dolly Parton, Freddy Mercury and Miriam Makeba amongst others, and introducing hilarious new comers like Lady Gaga.
The original quick-change artist, ENNIO, has revolutionised the art of origami to create pure theatrical magic. A gifted and dynamic physical comedian, he makes use of ingenious paper costumes, and seamlessly morphs into over 50 parodies of our favourite cultural icons. Backed by a vibrant and eclectic soundtrack, he takes a pop at popular culture, "not just impersonating the stars, but sending them up rotten." The Guardian.
Show Reviews
South Africa:
"In a league of his own. The audience shot to its feet, an undoubted
measure of achievement in this picky neck of the woods."
Cape Argus Tonight
"... we marvel and gasp aloud at the ingenuity, the skill ...
clever, witty and humorous." Cape Times
"Spectacular ... deliciously wicked, sharply astute and sparkling with
imagination. And don't ask too much - the less you know, the more
magical the night. Just go. This is a must see!"
Diane De Beer - Star Tonight!
"... one of the most innovative and exhilarating shows it's been
my pleasure to watch. There is genius in every movement ...
you almost fall out of your seat with laughter." artslink.co.za
"... getuig van meesterskap. Dit is 'n kreatiewe ontploffing soos min.
Pure verslawing." Die Beeld
"Simply fabulous! Utterly brilliant! Wonderful in its absurdity." artslink.co.za
International:
“It’s an absolute hoot… irrepressible.” The New York Times, NY
“Paper with a pulse … flat-out funny!!” Hollywood Reporter, LA
“Ennio is amazing, inventive and truly out of the ordinary.
You must see it.” Beverly Hills Courier, LA
“A true Paper Tiger.” The Evening Standard, UK
“A sustained hour of heaven by an entertainer touched by
genius … this is performance at its crazy, creative unfettered
best.” Time Out, London
“A unique performer who parades a veritable tour of popular culture
and a whirlwind entertainment … unusual, clever and inspired
silliness. His Ricky Martin has the audience rolling in the aisles,
with good reason - like a living art gallery.” Variety
“Ennio, the one man show starring comic genius Ennio Marchetto
has been extended and you’re a nightmare if you don’t drop your
glassware and run to see it.” The Village Voice, NY
“His world of quirkily irreverent laughter brings a sense of joy and
release to audiences stranded in a world of humourless politicians
and supremos.” The Stage, London
“Breathtakingly inventive ... zooms by in gales of laughter.”
The Daily News, NY
“Irresistible … Marchetto is in serious danger of giving mime
a good name.” Sunday Times, London
“Like the late Matisse… raises paper cutting to an art form,
mimicry to a theatrical realm.” The Boston Globe
“If you have a sense of humour, you’ll love Ennio… side splitting funny.
He deserves a 10 star rating.” Beverly Hills Weekly, LA
“Marchetto doesn’t just impersonate the stars, he sends them
up rotten.” The Guardian, London
“The show’s a gas." Show Business, NY
“What this boy does with his body plus a soundtrack plus coloured
paper is wonderfully, wickedly funny.” The Observer, London
“Italian super mime, Ennio, is an origami extravaganza of celebrity
impressions, a hilarious parade of delights and surprises. An
immensely entertaining, pleasurable, playful evening.
A dream of a show.” San Francisco Examiner
“Check out Ennio, the gooney irresistible cartoon. What a doll!”
San Francisco Chronicle
