Ideas Bobert by Candy Bones Theatre

In celebration of Family Literacy Day, the Tidemark Theatre Society has once again partnered with the Campbell River Literacy Association to present a FREE family event for the community.

What happens if we deny our deepest dreams and desires? Bobert is a silent character a la Charlie Chaplin who has a little red bird for a heart. His story asks us, what happens if we are to deny our deepest dreams and desires? Teetering on the brink of absolute failure, love-sick Bobert discovers his heart to be more important than he knew.

From award-winning creator and actor Candice Roberts, comes a clown tour de force of comedy and conundrum. With vintage silent film styling, shadow puppetry, stop motion animation projections, dance and live music, the world of Ideas Bobert is rich with magic and creativity. Like Ginger Rogers meets Mr. Bean on the Muppet show, Ideas Bobert dances with the hilarious absurd.

More about the show and its creator: Ideas Bobert is whimsy and fiction, but for its creator Candice Roberts, it resonates with her truth. Common amongst many comedy artists, Candice has struggled with anxiety and depression. She claims that clown school saved her life. For her, the art of clowning encompasses such fundamental life-skills as connection with oneself and community, creative communication and of becoming comfortable in the discomfort that is the unknown.

Clowning for her celebrates the multi-facets of what it means to be human. It is the investigation of what is absurd or confounding about ourselves and society. It is the sharing of vulnerability and honesty and the dissolving of shame through exposure. Through Ideas Bobert, she hopes to inspire a deep belly laugh, a tender tear and a reminder of how important it is to listen with our hearts and to be in touch with our creative selves.

There is no cost to watch! If you would like to watch on our website, click the Buy Tickets link below to claim your ticket. And click here to view the tutorial video How to Live Stream at the Tidemark.

This performance is made possible in part by Theatre Angels donations. Please consider making a donation to the Theatre Angels program.

Special thanks to our sponsors: Island Coastal Economic Trust, IG Wealth Management, BC Touring, City of Campbell River, and the Campbell River Mirror.