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Oct 9, 2024
A loop, a spiral, and other infinite objects
The infinite possibilities of movement in repetitive and physically demanding forms were explored during an evening in Korzo Theater in the Hague, at the last edition of Cirquemania #17. The festival hosted two of my favourite shows from the past few years, Cécile by Sinking Sideways, and Concrete by Knot on Hands.

May 28, 2024
Rock, (paper), paper, (paper), scissors, (paper)
Paper as a new aerial apparatus, paper as a landscape, as a partner. In sum, paper used in countless ways, in the visually stimulating and creative, acrobatic and poetic performance, PLi, by Inbal Ben Haim at Smells Like Circus 2024, in Ghent

Nov 14, 2023
EPICIRQ 2023. A glance into the Baltic Contemporary Circus scene
What does a growing creature look like? The raw character and braveness, coupled with the tenderness and honesty of a young and eager-to-grow circus scene, was evident to anyone attending EPICIRQ, the showcase for Baltic contemporary circus, which celebrated its 4th edition, from 6-8 of October in Tallinn, Estonia. This article frames those days, demonstrating how much can be achieved through collaboration and joint forces despite a lack of resources.

Sep 18, 2023
How to Relate. Out on the Street Arts Festival of Spoffin
Spoffin in the medieval city of Amersfoort, in the Netherlands, offers a weekend of international performances to discover in the city centre. The program reveals its multidisciplinarity by mixing contemporary circus, dance, and street theatre in the outdoor arts. I spent three days there capturing the vibes and wrote about the 2023 edition, collaborating with the platform Around About Circus.