Originally published on: Around About Circus Walking into the set of Us by Company Midnight at RE RIGA! 2024 was like stepping into a man cave—a chaotic garage where two men seek refuge from the world, perhaps hiding out from their wives, or just escaping reality. The performance, which drew the highest number of men…
Originally published on: Around About Circus Intimate physical contact, touching trust and unexpected fragility are the keywords to describe circus performances of Red Pants by Felix&Philo Circus Company and Mentir lo mínimo by Alta Gama offered by contemporary circus and street art festival RE RIGA! this year. In the festival week of August 13-17, Red Pants offered a well-choreographed, pure joy of virtuous acrobatics in the heart of…
What a festival week it has been! There were lots of inspiring shows (including some world premieres) and plenty of emotions. Let’s take a not-so-short journey through the festival performances! Enjoy the photos and video capturing the brightest moments from all the days of the Re Riga! festival – all the performances and locations! …
Journalists, stage art critics, writers, students, and all individuals interested in attending the Re Riga! festival shows on August 15-16 are invited to apply for the circus critics workshop (specific performances are listed in the application form.) This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in the circus critics workshop during the Re Riga! festival. WHEN:…
As the RE RIGA! festival approaches, a special event is expected at Riga Circus on August 3rd – the solo show “Only Bones v1.0” by Thom Monckton, a multiple award-winning artist from New Zealand. The show is a brilliant example of virtuoso, humorous, and personal clowning that showcases the magic of physical theatre and contemporary…
