Circa AUS

Humans 2.0

A symphony of acrobatics, sound and light, this is next level circus by Circa.

“What is possible in circus?” Australian company Circa compelled by the question, shows a path full of exciting creations and pushes the limits of what circus can be.

Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught, as physical limits are pushed to their extreme. Can we ever find a perfect balance or is adapting to constant change the only way forward?

This next chapter of Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans is a tightly woven choreography of bodies, pulsing with music by composer Ori Lichtik and revealed in Paul Jackson’s dramatic lighting. Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human.

Why we invite Circa to Prague?

Circa Contemporary Circus is one of the world's leading performance companies. Since 2004, from its base in Brisbane, Australia, Circa has toured the world - performing in more than 40 countries to over 1.5 million people. Circa's 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, theatre and circus. Circa is leading the way with a diverse range of thrilling creations that ‘redraw the limits to which circus can aspire.’ (The Age).

We will welcome ten acrobats with extraordinary abilities to our stage, who will perform breathtaking aerial, suspended and ground acrobatics.

Come celebrate what it means to be human with Humans 2.0! Please be aware that a stroboscopic light effect is used in the show.

„Humans 2.0 is a seriously sensational spectacle: as aesthetic as it is athletic, as comedic as it is grave, and all in all, a visceral delight.“

The Conversation 

„…70 minutes of wonder ... perfectly timed, perfectly executed, perfectly staged.“

Courier Mail

„Humans 2.0 pushes the boundaries of what circus and acrobatics can be.“

Time Out

„…impressive and sophisticated contemporary New Circus at its best.“

Berlin Morning Post

„There is circus – and then there is Circa.“

Theatre Travels

 

Length
70 min.
Suitable from
8 years
Language
No spoken language
Premiere
14. 1. 2021

Dates & Tickets

Now not showing. Current shows

Creators & cast

  • Director Yaron Lifschitz
  • Original Music Ori Lichtik
  • Lighting Designer Paul Jackson
  • Costume Design Libby McDonnell
  • Technical Director Jason Organ
  • Worldwide booking & coordination Wolfgang Hoffmann, Aurora Nova 
  • New creations & big dreams Yaron Lifschitz / Circa
  • Photos Yaya Stempler, Pedro Grieg, David Kelly
  • Performers 10 acrobats / Circa
  • Humans 2.0 is commissioned by The Mondavi Center, UC Davis.
  • Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
  • Humans 2.0 is supported by the Australian Government as part of the UK/Australia Season 2021-22.