The Afghan Mobile Mini Circus for Children (MMCC) is a traveling educational entertainment group in Afghanistan. MMCC accepts children aged 5–17 to learn juggling, unicycling, acrobatics, singing, comedy, theatre, and magic tricks. The organization’s goal is to spread joy and bring laughter back to the children of the war-torn country.
This is a book about Simon the backstage cat. He rides with his leading lady to every rehearsal and performance. And while we follow Simon’s adventures, we learn a bit about that magical realm behind the curtains. The book is recommended for ages 5 to 7 and a great way to introduce your kids to the world backstage.
Each year on May 25th, Peru celebrates the Peruvian Clown Day in honor of José Alvarez Vélez, better known as Tony Perejil, a popular clown who died on that day in 1987. To this day, many citizens of Lima remember the humble, benevolent, and entertaining clown who made people laugh even in the worst situations. With nostalgia and, perhaps as well, with a little regret.
Histeria Teatro is a theatre group from Malaga, Spain. Already known for their plays Depurados, Funny Games, La Huella, and Reservoir Dogs, they surprised this year when they presented their latest production Encore at the Edinburg Fringe Festival. The spirited play received good reviews and paid homage to all rock star who died way before their time.
eVolution dance theater has for the last 12 years toured to great international success captivating audiences with their unique performances. Founded by an American Artist, Anthony Heinl, and based in Rome Italy, eVolution Dance Theater is dedicated to creating new and innovative experiences for the audiences. Their new show, Blu Infinito, just debuted in June 2021 at the Teatro Rossetti, in Trieste, Italy.
Cecilia Arnould Rachner, Artist, Casting Director, Artistic Coach, Creative Advisor, and Production Manager has always had two passions: working artistically and preserving nature. Now, the mosaic pieces of her impressive career have aligned in the founding her own company: The Six Foot Creation (SFC) Foundation. This will soon also be followed by the Chimera Gala, a culmination of Cecilia’s work and passions thus far. In our interview, Cecilia gives us some fascinating as well as charming insights into her career. This is part 2 of 2.
Cecilia Arnould Rachner, Artist, Casting Director, Artistic Coach, Creative Advisor, and Production Manager has always had two passions: working artistically and preserving nature. Now, the mosaic pieces of her impressive career have aligned in the founding her own company: The Six Foot Creation (SFC) Foundation. This will soon also be followed by the Chimera Gala, a culmination of Cecilia’s work and passions thus far. In our interview, Cecilia gives us some fascinating as well as charming insights into her career. This is part 1 of 2.
Elisa Tauro grew up in Toronto and, from a very young age onwards dreamt of becoming a circus acrobat. 1 year ago, she became part of the cast of Cirque du Soleil’s show O in Las Vegas. A position every circus acrobat dreams about. In this second part of our interview, Elisa tells us how life and work at O developed and how things are going now.
Elisa Tauro grew up in Toronto and, from a very young age onwards dreamt of becoming a circus acrobat. 1 year ago, she became part of the cast of Cirque du Soleil’s show O in Las Vegas. A position every circus acrobat dreams about. In this first part of our interview, Elisa tells us what brought her there.
The Six Foot Creation (SFC) Foundation aims to combine art and performance with taking responsibility for our planet and taking concrete action. In the second half of February 2023, their first event, the ‘Chimera Gala’ will take place in a thus far non-disclosed location. Part of this event will be the act, ‘Chimera’. One of a kind and not to be missed!
As performers, it can be hard to define the difference between being busy and productive. “Busy” is often the first thing we say when someone asks us how we are doing, or what we have been up to. It has almost become an expected response–something we don’t even question. Performers thrive on hustle culture, where […]
Nathanael Philip Mosher is a writer/performer based out of Los Angeles. This year, he is debuting his solo show ‘Nathan Mosher is Injured’ for a full run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For years, Nathanael worked hard towards his dream of performing his own multimedia one-man show, especially at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Now, in Edinburgh, he is fulfilling his long-held dream. We talked to Nathanael about all the things that brought him to this moment…
Just recently, a good old friend and work colleague posted a photo on Facebook showing a gender-neutral toilet seen backstage at Cirque du Soleil’s Ka in Las Vegas. As happy as I was about seeing this lovely sight, it also reminded me of how disappointed I continuously am regarding the – in my opinion – very poor efforts made by the entertainment industry towards diversity and inclusion.
Why is theatre still important? There are not many other environments where people come together – performing or watching – which are collaborative to such a large extent. Especially nowadays, when our world is becoming ever more virtual and impersonal, being fully in the moment with a group of living and breathing people is more important than it ever has been before. Here are just five of many reasons, why we say, yes, theatre is still and always will be important.
MAD – The Make A Difference Trust is a UK based charity with a vision of a world free from HIV and AIDS. Building on a legacy of over 25 years of fundraising by the theatre industry, The Make A Difference Trust raises funds for HIV and AIDS projects that build awareness and provide care, support and education in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Basel just held the 13th edition of the Young Stage Festival this month. In the six competition shows in the Event Hall of Messe Basel, 30 young professional artists showed their top performances to win one of the coveted prizes. On 24th May, there was great excitement when the jury awarded the prizes and awards to the young artists.
The Cabaret Voltaire is the birthplace of the world-famous Dada movement, which started in Zurich in 1916. In the middle of the First World War, Dada awakened the desire to question the present with new and surprising forms of artistic performance, expressed through music, literature, dance, and painting.
Reconceiving William Shakespeare’s renowned Globe Theatre, Perkins Eastman designed The Container Globe in 2017, and presented it at the New York Design Awards. A green and cost-efficient theatre composed of modified cargo shipping containers. The theatre is comprised of more than 50 containers tied together with scaffolding, greenhouse roofing panels, industrial mesh, and corrugated metal walls fixtures.
Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is an island and special territory of Chile. Far away, in the south-eastern Pacific Ocean. At the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in Oceania. It is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. Farthest away from any larger land mass. It is also a place steeped in mystery. Here is a short history of this fascinating corner of the world plus a even short introduction into its theatre practices and traditions.
Being an ascendent of the founder of Swiss Circus Monti, Guido Muntwyler, Mario Muntwyler has grown up within the circus. He is both a performer and an administrator, enjoys both roles, and is passionate about circus life. In our interview, he gives us insights into the workings and tour life of Circus Monti.
The Teatro La Fenice (meaning “The Phoenix”) is an opera house in Venice, Italy. It is one of the most famous and renowned landmarks in the history of Italian theatre, and in the history of opera as a whole. Especially in the 19th century, La Fenice became the site of many famous operatic premieres during which the works of several of the four major bel canto era composers – Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi – were performed.
Hā: Breath of Life at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii is a stunning evening show featuring 80 Polynesian performers, special effects, animation, and surround sound. It is a story of passion, ignited by fire, song, and dance. This 90-minute, world-famous, award-winning show is a must see when you are on Oahu. It is truly an unforgettable experience.
The Freezer is a hostel and cultural center in remote West Iceland. You can find this unique cultural site in the town of Rif. The Freezer is a multi-award winning recycled and renovated fish factory that now offers art and culture as well as accommodation in stylish apartments and a one-of-a-kind social hostel.
As a Virgo, I crave structure – I love creating to-do lists, action steps, routines and habits. It helps me to feel safe and is great for keeping track of where I am in relation to where I want to be. But sometimes, my endless to-do lists leave me feeling drained and overwhelmed, and I […]
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