CIRCUS WTF
A journey through the realities and absurdities of everyday circus life; a reveal of the truth behind the form: the rigging, burns and calluses, sacrifices, the years of commitment and the ‘what am I when I can’t do this anymore?’ Delving into desires of narcissism, fear and wonderment.
Supported by Jacksons Lane, The Roundhouse London, The Junction Cambirdge.
MADE & MOUNTED in 2017 at The Garage, Norwich.
Concept and Direction - Sarah Calver
Dramaturg and Assistant Director - Carolina Ortega
Set Design - Cate Blanchard
Lighting Design - Sherry Coenen
Sound Design & Composer - Max Perryment
Production Management - Sophie Tetlow
Original creation produced by Flora Herberich
Photographs by Zak Marco, Cesare de Giglio & Andi Sapey.
Performers: George Fuller, Antonio Harris, Maddie McGowen.
Other collaborators: Laura Moy, Anna Sandreuter, Bart Soroczynski, Sage Cushman, Shaena Brandel, Adam Welsh, Lara Davidson.
Funded by Arts Council England through Grants for the Arts. The development of the show was supported by The Roundhouse, Jacksons Lane London, Cambridge Junction, The Garage Norwich and The Cut Halesworth.