Live from the Belly of a Whale – Countries Shaped Like Stars – Inclement Weather – Storybike – In the Works

A girl hides from danger in an oversized armoire, waiting for her brother to return from the outside world. Through the disintegration of a sibling relationship, we explore the mythologies one creates from the safety of their home, to deal with the unknown outside
Live from the Belly of the Whale soaks janky cabaret music in seawater and punches fishhooks through darkly whimsical texts, creating a place where stories and songs become relics of a forgotten past and an imagined present.

Created and performed by Nicolas Di Gaetano and Emily Pearlman
Directed by Patrick Gauthier
Set designed by John Doucet
Lighting design by Guillaume Houet
Costume design by Sarah Waghorn
Stage Managed by Anna Chambers

Where Can I see This?

Ottawa February 7th – 14th at the GCTC undercurrents Festival

WINNER – Outstanding Overall Production – 2011 OTTAWA FRINGE FESTIVAL
WINNER – Outstanding Concept – 2011 OTTAWA FRINGE FESTIVAL

“If everyone could have as much fun as Emily Pearlman and Nicolas Di Gaetano so evidently do while performing, the world would be a much better place… simply magical to watch.” HOLLY GORDON, The Wig

“Di Gaetano and Pearlman do what they do best: evoke memories, fragile hope, visions of fantasy and reality, and a profound sadness as they unveil a story about two young siblings.” PATRICK LANGSTON, The Ottawa Citizen