Gandini

An exploration into the cross over between Circus, Dance and Performance Art that pays tribute to the strange beauty of various golden ages of circus whilst deftly subverting its archetypes.

This addition to the Gandinis’ repertoire is a departure from their usual mathematical juggling obsessions; this universe is about the juggler’s body and it’s perversity, with echoes of Stanley Kubric and Frederico Fellini. 5 queens and 4 clowns in a white space with costumes designed by Gemma Banks. This is a brave show for brave audiences.


PRESS

‘A constantly shifting dance of desire’ Lyn Gardner, THE GUARDIAN

‘…the risk pays off: it is in the intersection between circus, dance and madness that the most exciting living theatre comes alive.’ Edouard Launet, LIBÉRATION


CREDITS

Artistic director: Sean Gandini
Assistant director: Kati Ylä-Hokkala
Performers:Marianna De Sanctis, Sean Gandini, Christelle Hersscher, Sakari Männistö, Iñaki Fernández Sastre, Kati Ylä-Hokkala, Cecilia Zuchetti, Jon Udry
Juggling based on ideas by Sakari Männistö
Dramaturgy: John-Paul Zaccarini
Lighting designer: Jean-Ba Laude
Rehearsal Assistant: Florence Huet


PARTNERS

CLØWNS & QUEENS is co-produced by La brèche, Agit Cirk, Cirque Jules Verne and The Lighthouse, part of the EU-funded cross-border cooperation programme of the European Regional Development Fund for the contemporary circus project, PASS Circus Channel.