Ellipse n°1

Continuing to spin the wheel quickly became unbearable. I felt like I was losing myself in inertia, leaving awareness and control behind. So I focussed on the weight, on my chosen essence of this practice. On the weight we give and the weight we receive, and their balance: the counterweight.

In fact, a first interaction between an object and our body is nothing more than a touch - the placement of a certain load. In my case, the weight has an impact on the entire body-apparatus system. To emphasise this, I started to carry my bike. Handling a 17kg object is not without risk, so full awareness of each movement is essential. To achieve this, I work with breathing and the repetition of movements. These two aspects allow me to persevere for long periods of time despite the increasing exhaustion that my practice entails.

The Artist in Focus format offers a platform to circus performers at the beginning of their career. The selected artists do a 1-2 week residency and show a work-in-progress as part of the festival programme.

Double Bill: Artist in Focus Alma Gruber / Mano Vos
Thu 4. Sept, 20:45 - 21:30

Audience information

This show is part of the ZirQus 2025 festival. You can find all information about the festival here.

• Hat collection: The show is based on hat collection. This means there will be a collection after the show and you decide your ticket price (cash or twint).
• Free seating: please be there 10 minutes before.
• Wheelchair accessibility: The circus centre is wheelchair accessible. You can find more information here.
• Age: Please note the age information.