Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

How Bizarre

Jacques Cousteau himself might covet the discoveries made by Québec-based, world-acclaimed puppet troupe Les Sages Fous (“the wise fools”) when they set sail on an underwater voyage in the HMS Bizzarium. The ship’s mission? To probe the seven seas for creatures of lore. The Canadian duo totes its traveling act to Burlington to plumb the mysteries and myths of Lake Champlain just in time for the International Waterfront Festival. The wildly imaginative puppet performance boasts quirky stage props and a medley of handcrafted, papier-mâché subaquatic characters, including bug-eyed swimmers, a dancing mermaid and a roaming giant squid. With deep-sea din and aqua lighting to mimic murky diving conditions, audience members become part of the spectacle, right up until the explorers spot a surprise in the abyss. Hold your breath and drop by to learn what.