Peter Jarvis + portfolio

"Peter Jarvis is one of Toronto's most creative and energetic artist performers" - Creative Quarterly

Silver Elvis

“One of Canada’s most creative and artistic thinkers” - The Hamilton Spectator...

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The Cube

This performance piece, which has toured internationally to Poland, Hawaii and England, was created in 1983. This piece embraces Peter Jarvis’ inspiration for theatre and love of the unexpected...

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Charlie Chaplin

Chaplin is a heart-warming character that Peter Jarvis dances ad mimes with his own unique touch. Pete Jarvis’ Chaplin character has dressed windows in an Eaton’s...

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Three Legged Man

The three legged man is a wacky, crazy character that keeps the audience guessing. “How can he spin on one leg while keeping two legs in the air?”...

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The Janitor

“Pete Jarvis, a performance artist with and endless repertoire of characters and a body that defies the laws of gravity and flexibility to add humour and wonder to the stage” - The Hamilton Spectator

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Beefeater

The mime can be easily adapted in costume and appearance depending on the theme of your show or promotion...

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Strawman

The strawman is a living statue act and a perfect photo opportunity as the living strawman comes to life to shock and surprise the unsuspecting...

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Leprechan

“The hallmark of Pete Jarvis’ performance is simplicity, directness and playfulness, combined with sophisticated use of technology” - Forum...

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Captain Hook

A “man of numerous identities and talents, who mesmerized audiences with his unusual forms of body art.” - The Hamilton Spectator

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The Canvas

This piece embraces Peter Jarvis’ inspiration for theatre and love of the unexpected.Canvas in motion is an 8 foot by 8 foot screen of stretchy lycra fabric...

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The Witch

“Jarvis’ abilities are remarkable, to say the least” - The Toronto Star...

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Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy jumps out of a 1930’s comic book and lands in the middle of your event. This colorful detective is popular with everyone from grand parents to...

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Rocket Car

Dick Tracy jumps out of a 1930’s comic book and lands in the middle of your event. This colorful detective is popular with everyone from grand parents to...

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