BELLO!
“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” – Khalil Gibran
After two triumphant, sell out seasons at Berlin Circus Festival, we are delighted to bring the Italian circus collective Fabbrica C onto the Chamäleon stage with a very special new, expanded version of their hit, BELLO!
Connecting storytelling with flowing, acrobatic choreographies, BELLO! brings together six acrobats and one fish out of water actor in a poetic and sometimes raucous examination of not just how we find the beauty within us but how we let it out.
Created by director Francesco Sgrò and an international ensemble of acrobats BELLO! unfolds as a series of short stories, uncovering the subtleties, frustrations and wonder of seemingly mundane, everyday interactions. Intricate, almost meditative acrobatics transform into satires of brash fashion parades and joyful ballets before reconnecting to the simplicities of touch, connection and physical collaboration.
BELLO! exists in a world and style all of its own, combining traditional group acrobatic approaches with contemporary movement methodologies like contact improvisation and physical theatre. The result is the creation of an onstage world that welcomes the audience with open arms and gathers us together to ask, what do we owe each other?
A show about the power of wonder made by artists searching for new paths, shapes and forms.
Age recommendation: 12+
Language: English with German surtitles
Duration: 100 Minutes including one intermission
Content warning: The show contains moments with partial nudity and comedic violence
Supporting Programme
All information about our supporting programmes can be found here.
Dates
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 8:00 pm Performance with DGS and mobile hearing loops. Please register for the mobile hearing loops until April 13, 2026.
Tuesday, 12 Mai 2026, 8:00 pm Performance with DGS and mobile hearing loops. Please register for the mobile hearing loops until May 8, 2026.
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 8:00 pm Performance with Live-Audio Description and tactile guidance
Friday, 29 May 2026, 8:00 pm Performance with Live-Audio Description and tactile guidance
Credits
Produced by Cordata F.O.R / Fabbrica C
Supported by Chamäleon Berlin
Created and directed by Francesco Sgrò with the support and contribution of the artists of Fabbrica C
Creation and interpretation: Tijs Bastiaens, Vittorio Catelli Lasagni, Camille Guichard, Mario Kunzi, Giacomo Martini, Antonio Panaro, Britt Timmermans
Dramaturgy: Jean-Michel Guy
Movement care and choreography: Teresa Noronha Feio
Acrobatic accompaniment: Davide Visintini
Lighting design: Edwin Van Steenbergen
Text, theatrical design, photos and video: Luca Quaia
Technique: Luca Carbone
Sets: Francesco Fassone with the assistance of Jessica Koba
Costumes: Anna Kemp and Agostino Porchietto
Music: Francesco Sgrò and Pino Basile
About the Company
Fabbrica C is part of Cordata F.O.R. ETS, an Italian network dedicated to contemporary circus, uniting companies and independent artists who share a vision of artistic innovation and collaboration. The collective promotes research, creation, and touring projects that blend circus, theatre, and visual arts, supporting both established and emerging artists. Through an interdisciplinary and sustainable approach, Cordata F.O.R. fosters a continuous exchange of ideas, skills, and resources, strengthening the recognition of circus as one of today’s most dynamic and inclusive performing arts.
