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Theatre of the Two Points: Alexis, Ample Man Dance - Dance Performance
Show · Tuesday, November 17 · 09:00 · Rodez
1 Rue St Cyrice
An epic choreographic journey around the famous Trotter, this legend who ran faster than horses, ships, and trains. Follow the 5 performers in a dynamic dance, at times horse-like, inspired by the personality, spirit, and madness of Alexis Lapointe, known as 'the horseman'. Marginalized and derided by loved ones who did not accept his eccentricity, this character from Quebec folklore with extraordinary physical abilities became, for the society of the time, a sideshow animal adored for his exploits and applauded by all with curiosity and admiration. Com…
