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Circolombia: Urban
6 MAY 2010 - 9 MAY 2010
World premiere
ROUNDHOUSE CIRCUS COMPANY: NARCISSUS
CIRCOLOMBIA: URBAN
A double-bill of shows by two exciting young circus
companies.
The Roundhouse Circus Company, a new collective of acrobats, dancers, actors and circus artists
formed in the tunnels beneath the Roundhouse have come together to create a new adaptation of the tragic tale of Echo
and Narcissus. This deeply physical representation is the culmination of eight months of preparation, company
development and rehearsal. This first work together as an ensemble twists, turns and tumbles into this premiere, utilising
the company’s various backgrounds, and many talents.
The city of Cali, a place of joy and violence, provides
the source for Circolombia’s freestyle portrait of a society where dance and music are the safety valves of everyday
life. The exuberant young artists marry volcanic energy with a contemporary urban aesthetic to produce a flamboyant display
of awe-inspiring acrobatics and dance. Their latest work, Urban, showcases the best from the Colombian national circus
school, Circo Para Todos, where members of Circolombia trained.
Cirque du Demain is the prestigious competition
that annually awards the very best circus acts in the world. Circolombia wowed audiences in 2009 and went home with bronze
- a massive achievement, making them one of the most respected and sought after acts around.
THU 6 – SUN
9 MAY, 7.30PM
Tickets £15
Concessions and preview (6 May) £10
Groups 8+ (by phone/in person only) £10
Free tickets for Under 26s
Free theatre tickets for under 26s are available through Arts Council England's A Night Less Ordinary ticket scheme.