During the period of March, 19, 20 and 21, Ibirapuera Biennial will host the largest humor event in Latin America. The Risadaria project, created by Paulo Bonfá and produced by agency Infinito Cultural. Great comedy performers will be present and humor will be translated into several different languages, like literature, cartoon, and theater, stand-up, radio, television, movies and the Internet. Famous Brazilian comedians and Australian group Umbilical Brothers will take part in this super production.

There will be four areas in the event. The main area will be the Laugh Pavilion, a 9,000 m² pavilion where Millôr Fernandes and Chico Anysio will be honored. Additionally, visitors will find the best of humor in different media, like printed, television, radio, cartoon, movies and the Internet and will also enjoy a complete infrastructure, with resting area, cafeteria and restaurant. There will be two more areas installed inside the Pavilion: Devassa Stage and Volkswagen Room.

Rafinha Bastos, Companhia Barbixas, Casseta & Planeta cast and several other famous comedians will perform on Devassa Stage every hour. Volkswagen Room's schedule will host theme debates and Brazilian movies produced by Brazilian comedy legends, like Mazzaropi, Oscarito and Grande Otelo. Devassa Theater will be outside Laughter Pavilion, inside Biennial building, and will receive the never before seen series "Funny Meetings 2010", gathering great Brazilian humorists. In the same venue, people will be able to see two shows “Improvável” and “Jogando no Quintal”.

Another strong point of the event will be the “Brazilian Conquest of New Humor Talents - Risadaria", where young talents will have a chance to show their humorous skills in three areas: Written text; audio and video; and drawing and pictures. Interested people may enroll on Risadaria website until February 17. Additionally, event trustees, Paulo Bonfá, Marcelo Tas, Marcelo Madureira, Diogo Portugal, Caco Galhardo and Wellington Nogueira, promise to surprise people during activities.


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RISADARIA
Date March 19, 20, and 21.
Time 10am to 10pm.
Address: Pavilhão da Bienal, Parque do Ibirapuera. (Biennial Pavilion, Ibirapuera Park) Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral, no number, Southern region  
Information and tickets: www.risadaria.com.br