{"id":38184,"date":"2026-01-02T16:49:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T14:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cirks.lv\/news\/zilonis\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T16:48:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:48:39","slug":"zilonis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cirks.lv\/en\/news\/zilonis\/","title":{"rendered":"Elephant. Circus Fahraway (CH)"},"content":{"rendered":"

As part of the European Night of Circus, Riga Circus presents the performance \u201cElephant\u201d by the circus collective Circus FahrAwaY (Switzerland).<\/p>\n

The elephant\u2019s time in the circus has passed. Yet this kind-hearted and absurdly large giant embodies the bold spirit of the circus. The performance \u201cElephant\u201d is also big, unusual, raw, and a little risky\u2014while at the same time refined, gentle, and graceful. A few kilograms of metal, tools, wood, and wool. \u201cElephant\u201d is an unconventional circus performance that balances thought-provoking moments with warm-hearted humor.<\/p>\n

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\u2014here and now.<\/p>\n

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When: November 13 and 14 at 19:00
\nWhere: Riga Circus Arena, 4 Mer\u0137e\u013ca Street, Riga
\nDuration: 75 minutes
\nRecommended age: 6+
\nAccessibility: accessible for wheelchair users and people with hearing impairments.<\/h3>\n
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The circus collective Circus FahrAwaY combines acrobatics and craftsmanship: dreams dance on the wire while stories tumble to the rhythm of live music. They perform outdoors and in tents, in cities and villages, on farms and in new venues across Europe. The collective offers professional-level circus performances with high artistic standards and a unique overall aesthetic that reaches far beyond the edge of the stage. Circus FahrAwaY turns circus into an adventure for both young and old audiences.<\/p>\n

Since 2010, Circus FahrAwaY has performed in 19 Swiss cantons, as well as in Italy, Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Lithuania, and Poland.<\/p>\n

Artists: Nina Wey, Valentin Steinmann, Solvejg Weyeneth
\nDirecting consultant: Luana Volet
\nMusic consultant: Dario Miranda
\nCostumes: Sandra Frank
\nCo-producers: Station Circus, Societaetstheater Dresden<\/p>\n

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