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Contemporary Circus Show "Knitting Peace" to Tour Netherlands, Germany, France and Austria
Cirkus Cirkör's critically acclaimed contemporary circus show Knitting Peace is set to tour four European countries this fall. The performance, which has been touring since 2013, continues to play in sold-out theatres and festival tents worldwide, captivating audiences with its unique blend of physical skill, poetry, and art.
In light of the ongoing war in Europe, Knitting Peace's themes never cease to engage. Scientists believe that striving for something better is what keeps us alive. The worst-case scenario would be to achieve our goals without finding something new to pursue. Is the pursuit of an impossibility the way to happiness? Is to strive for peace on earth, to strive for the impossible? The show's artists create a magically beautiful world of ropes and yarns, weaving together a poetic and powerful quest for peace and understanding.
"We are thrilled to bring Knitting Peace to audiences in the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Austria. With an ongoing war so nearby, we hope that our performance can gather its audiences to reflect on how peace can be achieved, and if the effort itself can make a difference," says Cirkus Cirkör's CEO Kajsa Giertz.
"Knitting Peace" will visit the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Austria, with performances scheduled throughout the fall. Audiences can expect to indulge in a powerful quest for peace and understanding, all woven together with enigmatic music, balance acts and breathtaking acrobatics.
Reviews
"An aesthetic whole, a well-composed visual poem, executed with scenic, contemplative calm."
- Expressen
"Physical skill in combination with beautiful poetry creates fantastic art."
- El País
"Breakneck poetry in a homespun world. A charming and sympathetic work where the whole trumps the individual efforts – like stitches in a knitted piece."
- Dagens Nyheter
Tour dates
Cultura Nova, Heerlen (Netherlands)
1 September at 20.00
2 September at 20.00
3 September at 15.00
Düsseldorf Festival, Düsseldorf (Germany)
6 September at 20.00
7 September at 20.00
8 September at 20.00
9 September at 20.00
Atoll Festival Tollhaus, Karlsruhe (Germany)
13 September
14 September
15 September
Wolfsburg Theater, Wolfsburg (Germany)
28 September
29 September
Theatre Le Forum, Fréjus (France)
6 October at 20.30
7 October at 20.30
Winterfest, Salzburg (Austria)
29 November at 20.00
30 November at 20.00
1 December at 18.00
2 December at 18.00
3 December at 17.00
6 December at 20.00
7 December at. 20.00
8 December at 20.00
9 December at. 20.00
10 December at 17.00
13 December at 20.00
14 December at 20.00
15 December at 20.00
16 December at 20.00
17 December at 17.00
Cast & Crew
ENSEMBLE ON TOUR FALL 2023
Alexander Weibel Weibel/US TBA
Mikael Kristiansen
Joana Dias
Joana Martinho
Aino Savolainen
Samuel ”Looptok” Långbacka
Director and concept: Tilde Björfors
Composer & sound design: Samuel “Looptok” Långbacka
Set design: Fanny Senocq, Tilde Björfors, Stefan ”Drake” Karlström, Joel Jedström & the ensemble
Knitted set design & knitted costumes: Aino Ihanainen
Costume design: Anna Bonnevier
Mask design: Helena Andersson
Light design: Ulf Englund
The performance is an all-embracing piece of art created by everyone involved – on and behind the stage.
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Cirkus Cirkör was created in 1995 and is today the largest circus company in Scandinavia. Our work includes performances on tour in Sweden and around the world, classes and educational programs for all ages, a circus high school and events for businesses and organizations. Cirkus Cirkör conducts research, technical development, lectures and conferences, as well as residency programs for professional artists.
Through the language of contemporary circus, Cirkus Cirkör creates ground-breaking artistic experiences with the vision of making the impossible possible – on stage, in the training hall and in society.
