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Circolombia & Roundhouse Circus Company
6 MAY 2010 - 9 MAY 2010
World premiere
ROUNDHOUSE CIRCUS COMPANY: NARCISSUS
CIRCOLOMBIA: URBAN
Four exciting days of international circus, featuring
three companies of young performers. For just £15, you'll see the Roundhouse Circus Company and Colombia's Circolombia
in the Main Space; plus Crescer E Viver, Brazil's first social circus company, performing throughout the building before
the main show.
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.
As well as performing at the Roundhouse, Brazilian circus education pioneers, Crescer E Viver, will
lead workshops for 14-21 year olds in acrobatics, juggling and aerial. 8 & 9 May, 1pm-4pm in the Main Space.
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.