Carros de foc
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Carros de Foc is a street theater company which has its headquarters in Alicante
(Spain). Their unique traits in the shows are the Giant Mobile Sculptures that are combined with different artistic disciplines in order to create surprising shows.
The Company has represented Spain
in different Street Theater Festivals around Europe and Africa.
It is a Spanish Urban Theatre company whose philosophy in their works is to transport the audience into magic and fantastic atmospheres. They try to turn every urban space or event where they participate into a unique experience for the audience through a refined work with lighting
effects, image and sounds. There is where The Giant Mobile Sculptures become important and join the other artistic disciplines, such as air acrobatics, rope choreographies or fire fans.
, hoop acrobatics, theater performance with the Giant Mobile Sculptures to create unique and unbelievable atmospheres.
The Giant Mobile Sculptures are big seized original creations which seem to come to life; they are jointed and provided with mobility, reaching 12 meters tall.
Their realistic looks make them surprising and they represent animals or fantastic characters. The scenic design
where the company structures their performances is both own designed and produced and is at exhibition´s service in order to create a complete visual experience.
The character´s portrayal, the costumes and the body make up, which have latex details, are all combined to join the different artistic disciplines and be the core of their exhibitions, composing a nonpareil and creative force product.
Medium Format:
Itinerant:
Alicante
Alicante or Alacant is a city in Spain, the capital of the province of Alicante and of the comarca of Alacantí, in the south of the Valencian Community. It is also a historic Mediterranean port. The population of the city of Alicante proper was 334,418, estimated , ranking as the second-largest...
(Spain). Their unique traits in the shows are the Giant Mobile Sculptures that are combined with different artistic disciplines in order to create surprising shows.
The Company has represented Spain
Spain
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in different Street Theater Festivals around Europe and Africa.
History
Founded by Miguel Ángel Martin, son of “falleros” of long tradition and renowned prestige, Carros de Foc has evolved from a street animation group towards a new urban theater concept away from the conventional.It is a Spanish Urban Theatre company whose philosophy in their works is to transport the audience into magic and fantastic atmospheres. They try to turn every urban space or event where they participate into a unique experience for the audience through a refined work with lighting
Lighting
Lighting or illumination is the deliberate application of light to achieve some practical or aesthetic effect. Lighting includes the use of both artificial light sources such as lamps and light fixtures, as well as natural illumination by capturing daylight...
effects, image and sounds. There is where The Giant Mobile Sculptures become important and join the other artistic disciplines, such as air acrobatics, rope choreographies or fire fans.
Artistic Concept
Their shows combine different artistic disciplines such as air acrobatics, danceDance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
, hoop acrobatics, theater performance with the Giant Mobile Sculptures to create unique and unbelievable atmospheres.
The Giant Mobile Sculptures are big seized original creations which seem to come to life; they are jointed and provided with mobility, reaching 12 meters tall.
Their realistic looks make them surprising and they represent animals or fantastic characters. The scenic design
Scenic design
Scenic design is the creation of theatrical, as well as film or television scenery. Scenic designers have traditionally come from a variety of artistic backgrounds, but nowadays, generally speaking, they are trained professionals, often with M.F.A...
where the company structures their performances is both own designed and produced and is at exhibition´s service in order to create a complete visual experience.
The character´s portrayal, the costumes and the body make up, which have latex details, are all combined to join the different artistic disciplines and be the core of their exhibitions, composing a nonpareil and creative force product.
Shows
Large Format- Natural Spirit
- La Leyenda de los Pueblos Olvidados
- Dimonis
- Copernicus
- Lauca de la Fira
Medium Format:
- Salvador, La Marioneta Gigante
- Águila Sophia
- Can Can Express
- El Druida de Jagul
- La Leyenda de los Pueblos Olvidados
- Dimonis
Itinerant:
- Piratas
- Toro Viriato
- Caballo Real
- Nemoris
- Una Tribu en tu ciudad
- Espejismo
- Mangrana
- Océano
- Noche Mágica
- Universo
- Árbol Viviente
- El Santo Grial
- La Leyenda de los Pueblos Olvidados
- Dimonis
- Can Can Express
- El Druida de Jagul
- Mirage