BOOM vol. 2

Circus that connects us

  • 70 min.
  • From 6 years
  • English, Czech, Ukrainian
  • Premiere 30. 9. 2022

Generation Z. Head down generation. Young blood. What are their values ​​and dreams? Do they really live in isolation with cell phones in their hands and headphones in their ears? Through the ultimate circus, they will tell you his story. They will play about freedom and everything that touches us and that we have in common. Come and experience the incredible surge of energy of the young generation, which was brought together by the war and the circus.  

Young artists from Cirk La Putyka and the Kyiv Circus and Theater Academy will meet on stage. You will see exciting couple acrobatics, cyr wheel, aerials, hula hoop, Chinese pole, juggling, as well as clowns, break dance, street dance or contemporary dance. All this accompanied by enchanting live electronic music. Through circus art, they will offer you their perspective on life, which can become an inspiration for all of us.  

The world premiere received enthusiastic responses from the audience and the media at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh in August 2022.  

“Incredibly heartfelt and personal performance.” - The List  

“This extraordinary display of dance, acrobatic and circus skills accompanied by chilling music will amaze the whole family.” - Deadline News  

“Captivating circus celebrating the things we have in common.” - The Wee Review  

“Boom reveals the beauty borne out of the devastation of war.” - The National

The main motive of the scenography is the artwork „Distance to love“ from Jason Craighead. Also the artworks from Scott Cawthon, Florian Pichon, Ian Moore, Mirek Kaman and Fritz Freund were used as parts of the scenography.

 

This show is being supported by The PPF Foundation.

“Inspiring in its youthful energy, talent and honesty.”

- Róisín O'Brien (The Guardian)

Shows & Tickets

Not on stage at present.

Current shows

Cast

Creators

  • Concept, Direction Rostislav Novák Jr.
  • Set Design Pavla Kamanová
  • Choreography Thomas Steyaert
  • Light Design Karlos Šimek
  • Sound Design Jan Mikšátko
  • Technical Director Oldřich Procházka
  • Costumes, Make-up Kristina Záveská
  • Music Igor Ochepovsky
  • Music - electronic fragments Kryštof Záveský
  • Producer Cirk La Putyka, Underbelly
  • Production Kateřina Pavlíčková
  • Photo Lukáš Bíba, Tomáš Třeštík, Petr Chodura
  • Graphic Design Michal Kukačka
  • Technical Support Matěj Pohorský

On stage