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North of Now

Drei Künstler:innen halten sich aneinander in einer Reihe fest. Vorne springt ein:e Künstler:in in die Arme der ersten Person.
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Two artists are doing a handstand with their heads together. On their shoulders another artist holding their feet while they arche their backs.
Artists lining up and holding their hands.
Two artists building a 90 degree angle together. One artist is holding the other by their feet while only their shoulders are on the ground. Everything else liftet.
Two artists standing side by side rreaching one of their arms up to hold another artist which stands on one of their heads.
Two artists each standing on their shoulders building as 3 pairs a human pyramid, carying an artists sitting in a split.
Artists standing in a bulk doing different moves.
An artist in front, one arm up. Behind them another artist watching over their shoulder.
Artists dancing in pair of two thightly together. One is watching them from far.
Artist standing in a bulk looking up to another artist jumping above them.
An artist stands, holding a laying one.
An artist in front, one arm up. Behind them another artist watching over their shoulder.
Artists laying on the floor in pairs of two. On them an artist performing handstand.
An Artists is throwing another one through the air.
An artist looks directly into the camera. He holds his upper arm.
Four artists. One is reaching out his hand. With the other he holds a bridging artist. Above her another artist jumping over her, beeing held by anoher artist.
An artist carying three other artists on his shoulders.
An artist is headfirst in the air. Besides her two artists reaching their arms out.
An artist holding another one with their hands. They are on top of each other.
Arists building a human chain whilst holding their hands. The first artist is in focus.
An artist laying on the floor. Another one flying through the air. The third crossing his arms and turning his back to the other ones.
An artist in focus. On his shoulders another one beeing hold by an artist.
Artists building a human chain.

In 2027 the Chamäleon welcomes a moving new work from one of the world’s greatest circus companies, the ‘rockstars of circus’, Circa.

‘In the rivers north of the future, I cast the net’ wrote the poet Paul Celan, describing a space that exists beyond time, though not beyond hope. That space is where the acrobats of Circa make this work. Within the catch that hasn’t yet happened. The landing that exists at the end point of a still imagined trajectory. The future we can only create by reaching for it.

Over two thrilling acts, first working with intricate group acrobatic choreographies and then through otherworldly aerial disciplines, the ensemble strive to find equilibrium within a world that refuses to stand still, searching for the profound in the ordinary miracle of holding each other’s weight.

Directed by the legendary Yaron Lifschitz, with a layered and propulsive score by Gabriel Cazes and performed by core members of Circa’s dynamic ensemble, this extended, Chamäleon exclusive version adds a world premiere second half to North of Now. The result is an experience that strips circus back to its essentials:  one person held entirely in another’s hands, a body launched in defiance of gravity and the breathless question of whether the catch will come in time.

Age recommendation: 12+
Language: none
Duration: 105 minutes including one intermission
Content Notes: The play contains fog and loud music

Credits

Produced by Circa
Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa ensemble.

Director and Lighting Designer Yaron Lifschitz
Composer and Sound Designer Gabriel Cazes
Costume Design Libby McDonnell

Supported by:

Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Artists standing in a bulk doing different moves.

About the company

Circa represents world-class Australian circus artistry and is one of the world’s great performing arts companies. With their award-winning productions, they captivate audiences and earn standing ovations, sold-out performances, and glowing reviews worldwide.

Under the visionary leadership of Yaron Lifschitz and in close collaboration with their ensemble, they craft a diverse array of productions that constitute “a revolution in the spectacle of circus” (Les Echos). For 20 years, Circa has pushed the boundaries of contemporary circus, redefining the art form by showcasing how extreme physicality can forge powerful and emotive experiences.

Based in Brisbane, Circa tours the globe each year, premiering new creations and becoming a staple at prestigious festivals and venues in New York, London, Montreal—and at Chamäleon Berlin.

Through their extensive engagement programs, including the Circa Academy, Circability, and Circa Cairns (a First Nations-led circus initiative), they provide access, participation and professional development outcomes. They have also delivered major projects, including the Creative Lead on the Commonwealth Games Festival 2018 and managing Artour for the Queensland Government.

In 2024, Yaron Lifschitz was honored with the Distinguished Artist Award by the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA), joining the ranks of extraordinary artists such as Robert Lepage, Laurie Anderson, Leonard Bernstein, and Pina Bausch.

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