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Elephant. Circus Fahraway (CH)

As part of the European Night of Circus, Riga Circus presents the performance “Elephant” by the circus collective Circus FahrAwaY (Switzerland).

The elephant’s time in the circus has passed. Yet this kind-hearted and absurdly large giant embodies the bold spirit of the circus. The performance “Elephant” is also big, unusual, raw, and a little risky—while at the same time refined, gentle, and graceful. A few kilograms of metal, tools, wood, and wool. “Elephant” is an unconventional circus performance that balances thought-provoking moments with warm-hearted humor.

Three artists ask themselves which traditions they build upon and what fascinates them. In the circus arena, one can recognize typical circus objects and disciplines such as the trapeze and diabolo. Yet there are also things that do not usually belong to the circus. The three protagonists create something distinctly their own and consistently use objects they have made themselves. Without embellishment—here and now.

 

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Elephant. Circus FahrAwaY (CH)

As part of the European Night of Circus, Riga Circus will host the collective Circus FahrAwaY with the family-friendly performance “Elephant.”

The elephant’s time in the circus has passed. Yet this kind-hearted and absurdly large giant embodies the bold spirit of the circus. The performance “Elephant” is also big, unusual, raw, and a little risky—while at the same time refined, gentle, and graceful. A few kilograms of metal, tools, wood, and wool. “Elephant” is an unconventional circus performance that balances thought-provoking moments with warm-hearted humor.

Artists: Nina Wey, Valentin Steinmann, Solvejg Weyeneth
Directing consultant: Luana Volet
Music consultant: Dario Miranda
Costumes: Sandra Frank
Co-producers: Station Circus, Societaetstheater Dresden

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How Far Can We Stay from Each Other. Darja Turčenko. Dance house

Five bodies, five paths — one collective reality. A legacy of postmodern dance. The performance “How Far Can We Stay from Each Other” explores embodiment in three dimensions – physical, somatic, and collective – as a means of investigating empathy, mutual perception, and collective responsibility. The work is built on the interplay of movement, objects, and rhythm, which both symbolically and practically expand the expressive possibilities of the body. Structured in four parts, the performance uses repetition, variation, and polyphony to trace a progression from individual action to collective existence, with the development of rhythm drawing on Maurice Ravel’s Boléro as both a structural and emotional point of reference.

Choreography – Darja Turčenko
Performers – Roberta Gailīte, Edvards Kurmiņš, Vladimirs Goršantovs, Ramona Levane, Darja Turčenko
Music – Ernests Valts Circenis
Set design, costumes, and visual identity – Marianna Lapiņa
Dramaturgy consultant – Laura Stašāne
Producer – SIXTH
Co-producer – Rīgas cirks
Executive producer – Paula Peredistaja
Supporters: State Culture Capital Foundation (VKKF), Tuvumi, Vendija Dance School, NVO nams

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TSIRKUS FOLIE “INFLUENCY”

A performance by young people, for young people.

“InFluency” is created and performed by young artists from the Estonian contemporary circus organisation TsirkusFolie, bringing their own perspectives and experiences to the stage.

Through circus, they explore what it means to grow up in today’s constant flow of information — a world that can feel exciting, surreal and overwhelming all at once.

Moving between the noise of the outside world and a space of imagination and creativity, the young performers search for balance between reality and fantasy, external influences and their own inner voice.

Authors: Terje Bernadt, Astrid Sang, Berta Lember, Elo Lee Aavik, Iiris Tarbe, Sigrid Ojala, Tristan Link
Performers: Astrid Sang, Berta Lember, Elo Lee Aavik, Iiris Tarbe, Sigrid Ojala, Tristan Link
Director: Terje Bernadt
Set design: Olger Bernadt
Lighting design: Anton Andrejuk
Acting coach: Haide Männamäe
Sound design: Terje Bernadt, Olger Bernadt
Rigging: Eero Druus
Producer: Tsirkus Folie, 2025

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The Christmas Dinner – A Circus Feast

An exciting, breathtaking circus, dance and theatre experience for the whole family.

One long table and a family that simply can’t sit still. If your relatives tend to get loud and unpredictable at Christmas, ours hang from the ceiling. Expect festive chaos, togetherness and breathtaking performances created by some of the finest circus artists in the Baltics.

Take a seat at our Christmas feast – everyone is welcome at Riga Circus.

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