Wolf

After a triumphant debut in 2024, Circa’s latest smash will return to the Chamäleon for an untamable encore season.

Eyes burning bright, alone or in packs, wolves roam the dark forests filling the night with fierce beauty. Set to DJ Ori Lichtik’s relentless primal rhythms, the cast of ten extraordinary Circa artists grasp, tear, climb, leap and balance with abandon.

In two contrasting acts, the wolves evolve from disruptive forces of chaos into a ferocious pack whose intense choreographies between acrobatics and dance overflow with raw energy. There is perhaps no other circus piece that articulates as viscerally the deep human pleasure in physicality, athleticism and the joy of intense connection.

Wolf taps the wildness trapped in all of us and creates a liberating tribute to human complexity, our potential for change and the transformative power of circus.

Age recommendation: 12+
Language: nonverbal
Duration: 110 minutes including one intermission

Content Note: There may be occasional loud passages of music with strong bass during the performance. If you react sensitively to loud noises, our team can provide you with free-of-charge ear protection.

The Connection between Humans 2.0 and Wolf

Evolution, connection, and finding joy in the messiness of being human — these are the building blocks of Humans 2.0 and Wolf, presented back-to-back in the second half of the year as a thrilling circus double bill. Both works excavate a similar territory: How can we exist together but be ourselves? How can the awesome forces of a group result in both celebration and destruction? Stitching both productions together are the intricate compositions of Ori Lichtik, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience the evolution of Circa’s collaboration with Lichtik and to let these two ground breaking works speak to and enrich each other.

During the performances on November 13, admission and the introduction will be live interpreted into German Sign Language (DGS). The show itself is non-verbal and accompanied by text-free music with a strong bass.

Special seats with a clear view of both the stage and the DGS interpreters are reserved for the Deaf community and people with hearing impairments. These seats are marked in turquoise on the online seating plan for the respective performance dates.

As part of “Zeit für Zirkus”, the performance on November 16 will be accompanied by a live audio description (in German) and a tactile guidance beforehand. Another performance with live audio description and a tactile guidance will take place on January 9, 2026.

Registration and booking via telephone under 030 4000 590 or via e-mail under tickets@chamaeleonberlin.com to reserve a reception device. Please register assistance dogs and guide dogs during the booking process. If you have a B on your disabled person’s ID card, an accompanying person can come with you free of charge; please also inform us when booking.

Produced by Circa and Chamäleon Berlin
Co-Produced by La Comète

Directed by Yaron Lifschitz
Music: Ori Lichtik
Light: Alex Berlage
Costumes: Libby McDonnell

Photos: Andy Phillipson

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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.