July 3 to 6
Danemark
The Genesis
Rates
Regular price from
$47,60
children from
$20,80
-25 years old from
$34,20
+65 years old from
$34,20
Recommended age
Ages 6 and up
Place
Indoor
Copenhagen Collective
60 min
The Genesis is a breathtaking one-hour contemporary circus experience that dives deep into human connection, resilience, and the power of unity. Through jaw-dropping acrobatics and heartfelt storytelling, The Genesis reflects our modern world where individuality shines, but true strength emerges when we come together. Seventeen world-class acrobats bring the stage to life, creating stunning visuals and intricate group formations that push the limits of movement and emotion. With powerful female bases and gravity-defying male flyers, we challenge expectations and celebrate diversity in body, background, and artistry. Bold, breathtaking, and deeply moving. Audiences of all ages have laughed, cried, and leaped to their feet in appreciation.
The lighting design evokes a blend of a mystical cathedral and the vibrant energy of nightlife, enveloping and celebrating the performers in its warm embrace. The Genesis features an original soundscape that combines classical violin, piano, and various acoustic instruments with voices in song and recitation. Elements of jazz and rhythm and blues are woven in, along with moments inspired by club music, creating an engaging atmosphere for the audience.
The show premiered on July 4th 2024 at Baltoppen LIVE in Copenhagen and has since toured around Europe.
About Copenhagen Collective
17 acrobats from different nations and cultures have come together to form the Copenhagen Collective. They’ve all learned circus and acrobatics in very different contexts, from various techniques and cultures. The show and the Collective’s signature is a mix of all of their influences.
The Collective combines the South American circus energy with the precision of European techniques and the modern flair of the Canadian and Australian influences, all of that to create a unique acrobatic show.
Credits
Artists
Alfred Hall Kriegbaum (Denmark)
Ange Gabriel Olsen Viaud (United Kingdom)
Bernardo Añorga Vargas (Peru)
Claire Bindoff (Australia)
David Ullrich (Germany)
Eloisa Pereira Trinidad (Uruguay)
Federico Javier Cabruja (Argentina)
Gonzalo Irisarri Martinez (Uruguay)
Maeva Desplat (France)
Marilou Verschelden (Canada)
Nathan Briscoe (Canada)
Nicolás Esteban Mancisidor Gonzalez (Chile)
Ronan Luke Jenkinson (Ireland)
Samuel Fraser Patrick Barnes (United Kingdom)
Sekou Camara (Guinea)
Shona Marie Morgan (Australia)
Sónia Cristina Silvestre Matos (Portugal)
Creative team
Direction & Choreography: Patrick King & Johan King Silverhult
Assistant Direction and Choreography: Britta Oling
Acrobatic Coaches: Søren Flor & Craig Dagostino
Composer: Leif Jordansson
Technicians: Stefan Goldbaum Tarabini & Sara Hamoh
Costume Design: Julie Hendel, Louise Egebro, and Camilla Suleima.
Filmmakers: Luke Chadwick-Jones & Remy Archer
SoMe and communication: Andrés Alberto Cerdeira Méndez
Co-founders: Søren Flor, Joachim Ante, Sónia Cristina Silvestre Matos & Alfred Hall Kriegbaum
Project coordinator: Søren Flor v. JA Circus
Agents: Aurora Nova, Wolfgang Hoffman & Danielle Devery
Other original cast of The Genesis: Joachim Ante, Anna Sofie Fornitz Vording, Rachel Orya Locks, Raphaela Abreu Olivo de Almeida & Daniel Luengo
Other previous artists: Gregorian Parser Hawke
