Circa

Opens: 09/03/2010 Closes: 14/03/2010 Barbican Theatre, London

Having won high acclaim thanks to performances in more than 18 countries since 2006, Brisbane-based Circa has established itself as a spectacular blend of circus and contemporary dance. This specially developed show at the Barbican demonstrates a poetic, emotive edge alongside adventurous physicality. For more information visit: http://www.circa.org.au/ Buy: http://www.barbican.org.uk/theatre/event-detail.asp?id=9947 Watch:

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this is london“Considerable flair...” Circa is also different for the earthy otherness of its performers. Although very much flesh and blood, they don’t engage with the audience with folksy asides or knowing looks. Instead they inhabit their own realm...

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MusicOMH“It’s strange just how much a series of stunts could convey...” Shows don’t come slicker than this, with some moments that simply beggar belief. Just don’t go expecting lions jumping through hoops of fire...

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Guardian“Knee-tremblingly sexy, beautiful and moving...” The skills are beyond reproach, but it is the relationships that really matter and in particular, the exploration of support and codependency. It's undeniably a breathless and breathtaking display...

London Dance“Not yet reviewed”

The Independent“Not yet reviewed”

The Stage“Not yet reviewed”

The Telegraph“Not yet reviewed”

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Time Out“Not yet reviewed”

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