"Boisterous spirits and astounding feats" Guardian 
"Overflowing with casual charm and killer acrobatics." Metro
"Impressive showboating gusto" Time Out
"Strong and exuberant acrobats" Independent
"Non-stop mind-bending feats of break-dance acrobatics" Daily Telegraph 
"It's sexy, it's daring, it's full of feats that shouldn't physically be possible" Le Cool
"A breath of fresh air" The Stage 

Trailblazing Guinean circus troupe Cirque Mandingue opened CircusFest, raising the roof at the Roundhouse with their UK Premiere of Foté Foré (Black White). With an infectious mix of high-energy acrobatics and street dance set against a backdrop of live West African drumming and hip hop beats, this is not to be missed. 

Foté Foré (Black White) is their first show and catapulted them into the international arena and features an amazing ensemble of performers blending traditional and contemporary circus, dance and music to bring the Guinean streets to the stage in this high octane show.

Cirque Mandingue was formed in 2009 by French artistic director Luc Richard and a collective of 12 Guinean circus artists. It is both a school and a company and funds generated by the international tour will go back to the school in Guinea.

Tickets: £20
Concessions £18 
Family £60 (4 standard tickets, maximum 2 adults) available in person or over the phone, standard booking fees apply
Ages 25 and under £5 - SOLD OUT 
Groups 8+ £15 available in person or over the phone, standard booking fees apply

Running time: 1 hour 
Suitable for all ages 

Audio-described performances on: Tue 3 April & Wed 4 April
Touch Tour on Wed 4 April, 6.45pm 
Post Show Q&A on Tues 3 April

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