Circa Contemporary Circus: ‘Sacre’ (Contemp. Cirque)

Circa Contemporary Circus is one of the world’s leading performance
companies. Since 2004, from its base in Brisbane, Australia, the group has
toured the world, performing in 40 countries to over a million people. Its
works have been greeted with standing ovations, rave reviews and sold-out
houses across six continents.
Circa is at the forefront of the new wave of contemporary Australian circus
— pioneering how extreme physicality can create powerful and moving
performances. It continues to push the boundaries of the art form, blurring
the lines between movement, dance, theater and circus.
While at the Weis Center, Circa will present the work, Sacre. In the first
circus setting of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, the critically acclaimed
contemporary circus company tightly weaves together powerful world-class
acrobatics and dynamic encounters that is suffused with dark humor and rich
tenderness. Featuring new composition by Philippe Bachman alongside
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, the famous high C on the bassoon sounds and
the stage explodes with bodies locked in a ritual unto death. Under the
direction of circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, the Circa ensemble puts
bodies on the line for Sacre in electrifying explosions of physicality and
power.
Please note:
• There are sections where the music is loud. This level is monitored
throughout the performance.
• There are haze, smoke and strobe effects used throughout.
• Circa recommends this show for ages 12+