The international stars of tango Los Guardiola lead you into their fantasy world of «TangoTeatro»,

where tragedy, comedy, poetry and humour collide

A MULTIDISCIPLINARY SHOW OF SEVEN SCENES

Drawing from their expertise in commedia dell’arte, mime and Argentine tango, Los Guardiola use the universal and timeless language of movement to tell stories inspired by the world’s best-loved tangos.

Like a fairground carousel, the different faces of the soul of tango and characters from our endless human comedy – along with their loves, vices and virtues – pass before our very eyes.

Duration: 65 to 80 mn

Suitable for all ages

A speechless show by and with Marcelo Guardiola and Giorgia Marchiori

Choreography: Giorgia Marchiori

Stage direction: Marcelo Guardiola 

Sponsored by the Argentine National Academy of Tango

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Remarkable Elegance.

Drawing from the traditions of commedia dell’arte – masks, mime, immaculate black and white costumes – Los Guardiola pay tribute to the tango of the early twentieth century. 

LA NACION / ARGENTINE

Talent in its purest form.

Audience members will be utterly captivated and seduced by the magical duo of Los Guardiola. For these two wonderful artists, the tango is filled with irony, poetry and sensitivity, which they convey through every movement, pose and scene. A perfectly harmonious performance and profoundly beautiful acting.

A wonderful spectacle where dance, mime and music come together as one.

LA STAMPA / ITALIE

An unforgettable show qui that draws inspiration from classic compositions from the tango repertoire. Marcelo Guardiola and Giorgia Marchiori are actors, mimes and dancers. Their biggest strength is their ability to combine all these disciplines into a show full of creativity and emotions laid bare. They are funny and bold. They make our imaginations soar and remind us that body language can communicate so much. They assume the roles of a dozen characters over the course of the show: a revolving carousel featuring a variety of archetypes from the world of tango. 

After a show by Marcelo Guardiola and Giorgia Marchiori, you feel both the freedom and despair of the human condition. The extraordinary sensitivity and talent of these two artists allows them to directly target the heart of the matter and the hearts of viewers with a purity of style borne of meticulous and enlightened dedication to their art. Marcelo and Giorgia are unique in their ability to perform their work with the precision of mimes, the grace and elegance of dancers, and the quirkiness of marionettes. They use their bodies to convey what words cannot say, in complete harmony – the result of a lifetime’s experimentation and examination of their subject matter. 

The haunting rhythm of the tango cavorts with the dance and mime of Los Guardiola in an absolutely magnificent show. Poetry meets comedy, nostalgia and tragedy in seven breathtaking and playful scenes. You will fall under its spell.

ARTS IN THE CITY / FRANCE

The dazzling Los Guardiola are international tango stars, actors, mimes and clowns. They introduce us to TangoTeatro, a new form of tango that speaks for itself.

UT MAGAZINE, RIVISTA D’ARTE E FATTI CULTURALI / ITALIE 

Based on 20th century tangos, Los Guardiola do more than dance: they perform words and transform them into a short plays. Distinguished dancers, accomplished mimes and masters of flawless artistic movement, they propel us into a tragicomic world filled with poetry. 

They dance the tango with complete mastery, and perform mime with such clarity, humour and creativity that the audience can only erupt into thunderous applause.

DESDE EL PIE / ARGENTINE



A remarkable show that captivates the audience through its fluency in a language without words, in which the two dancers communicate through every movement, every step, every gesture. 

LA CAZUELA / ARGENTINE

Wonderful interpretations of tango stories. 

BUENOS AIRES TANGO / ARGENTINE

An original artistic vision that tells its story like classic silent films through a series of the most beautiful tangos. A must-see show that will make you laugh, appreciate and applaud. 

LA MILONGA ARGENTINA / ARGENTINE

Marcelo Guardiola and Giorgia Marchiori transform the tango into dance and mime, evoking the qualities of an authentic Marcel Marceau performance. 

REVISTA VEINTITRES / ARGENTINE

If audiences think they’re about to watch a couple of tango dancers, they’re wrong. If they think they’re about to watch a play, they’re also wrong. It’s much more than that. Over the course of the show, Marcelo and Giorgia put on a complete artistic performance in which the tango is just one ingredient. 

DIEGO RIVAROLA, RADIO LA 2X4 / ARGENTINE 

A unique style where tango meets theatre.

The performance of Los Guardiola is the essence of tango !

OMAN OBSERVER / OMAN

The synergistic performance of the LOS GUARDIOLA DUO, who are virtuosos in each of the arts, is a masterclass in fluidity and dexterity. 

FROGGY’S DELIGHT / FRANCE

A must-see!
Superb show combining humour, talent, and subtlety

Full of poetry
Between the poetry of silent films and the technique of the tango. Well done.

Spectacular
Funny, tragic, poetic, magical: magnificent!

Very good show
Real, talented dancers who don’t take themselves too seriously; it makes a change. Beautiful and funny.

A truly talented duo!
A really enjoyable time, both funny and touching. 
I very much liked the change of costume at every scene change, but above all I liked the comedic talent of the male dancer and how graceful the female dancer was! 

 A superb tale
An excellent show­—pure and simple. The dancers take us on a journey out of this world and into a fabulous story. 
You can just sit back

and enjoy the ride.
I recommend it to anyone who wants to experience lightness and poetry.

Talented!
A superb show combining equal measures of comedy, poetry, dance, and theatre. Two talented artists moving with perfect precision, an attractive production; all in all, a really good time 😊
‘Bravo’ to them, and thank you for delighting my eyes and ears!

Magnificent dancers!
A simple and effective story told through the medium of dance by Giorgia Marchiori and Marcelo Guardiola, outstanding dancers!
It’s full of beauty, finesse, liveliness, and poetry!

Unforgettable!
We’ve seen other Argentine tango shows at the Avignon festival. But this show enchanted us! The memory of it lingers on. A breath-taking performance in its precision, grace, elegance, and expressiveness, where even the slightest intonation of the music was used to tell us a story without words, but not without emotions! It left us feeling amazed and happy!

Worth seeing again and again! 

A jewel of poetry and virtuosity.
What a divine surprise! I was there to see a tango show, and I discovered a pair of magnificent dancers in a highly original production full of poetry and humour. The whole thing was immaculate and refined, with superb costumes, and the audience was conducted scene by scene on an amazing voyage.

Enchanting.
You come out with stars in your eyes. A perfect show. High art!

Tango and poetry.
A delightful, funny, moving time. Two fabulous dancers too… 

Only good things to say about it!
Congratulations to Los Guardiola on their performance! A poetic and subtle show, full of humour…just magical!

Magical
Magnificent! Don’t wait another moment to see it! You won’t be disappointed!

An ideal gift
I gave someone tickets to this show as a Christmas present. It turned out to be the perfect gift because they loved it : "a moment out of time in a poetic world"

A lovely way to end the year, so... thanks to the ‘magicians’!

Magnificent
What a beautiful show; such poetry using the tango. Seven scenes, all of them performed magnificently, bringing moments of laughter, nostalgia, light-heartedness…

Don’t miss it!

Incredible
The Los Guardiola show is one of the best, blending dance with pantomime and comedy. Moving. 

Pure joy
This show is unique in the field of tango. It’s completely different from anything we’ve seen before. It makes you laugh, cry, and sway to the sound of these authentic tangos. Kudos to Giorgia and Marcelo, who perform them with feeling and precision. It’s wonderful.

Unforgettable!
We’ve seen other Argentine tango shows at the Avignon festival. But this show enchanted us! The memory of it lingers on. A breath-taking performance in its precision, grace, elegance, and expressiveness, where even the slightest intonation of the music was used to tell us a story without words, but not without emotions! It left us feeling amazed and happy!

Worth seeing again and again! 

A jewel of poetry and virtuosity.
What a divine surprise! I was there to see a tango show, and I discovered a pair of magnificent dancers in a highly original production full of poetry and humour. The whole thing was immaculate and refined, with superb costumes, and the audience was conducted scene by scene on an amazing voyage.

Subtly sensual
Exceptional, a must-see. Stories without words, set to music. Funny and subtle. Especially for those who can appreciate the beauty of the carefully crafted movements, if their sensitive soul and curious eye are capable of imagining this man-meets-woman tale enacted through a series of sketches.

A real treat for those who love the Argentine tango!

An artistic achievement!
This show is a gem. Imagine combining humour with the grace of the tango: it’s so clever! This show conjures up several different atmospheres: Italy (commedia dell’arte), Chaplin (the silent, black & white part), the great tango classics... It’s so funny and poetic. A journey through the whole range of emotions, without a single word! Bravo!  See it, and then see it again. They are beautiful. They are funny. They are talented.