Five years ago this ensemble “brought to life” a huge giant mantis. This year it will conjure up a truly magical performance called Le Voyage des Aquarêves, which is full of dazzling pyrotechnic effects, acrobatics, lighting displays and juggling.
Ensemble Compagnie Malabar consists of many talented actors and artists united by one vision – to take theatre into streets. No closed spaces, but life, colours, music and action in the very heart of the city. The ensemble was founded in 1981 in the inspiring area of southern France, on the borders between Catalonian and Languedoc cultures. The performance will start on 21st August at 9 pm.
Stars of new circus
Already for the eighth time, a circus tent surrounded by a festival village will be spread in the area between Hanavský Pavilion and Kramářova Villa in Letná Park. The area will be brought to life by new circus, motion theatre, children performances as well as circus and art workshops. Between 21st August and 4th September, the event will feature world famous stars of new circus as well as former local ensembles.The main guest, the best Scandinavian new circus ensemble Circus Cirkör from Sweden, will bring its newest performance “Wear it like a crown” to Prague.
Cream of local theatre
Compagnie XY ensemble will enchant audiences with the Le Grand C performance featuring seventeen young acrobats who will create an astonishing spectacle full of poetry and humour.
Czech ensembles will be represented by: Cirkus Mlejn, VOSTO5, Spitfire Company, Anna Polívkova, Teátr Víti Marčíka, divadlo ANPU, Bilbo Compagnie, Buchty a loutky, Cirkus Sacra, thatres Kulich and Romanetu, to name a few.