Afrique en Cirque
1–2 March 2024
Gravity-defying acrobats, frantic African rhythms, a kaleidoscope of colour and an explosion of energy – welcome to Afrique en Cirque!
Experience the heart and soul of Guinea come to life in a spectacular celebration of culture and vitality. From awe-inspiring acrobatics and human pyramids to the contemporary sounds of Afro-Jazz, percussion, and the harp-like kora, Afrique en Cirque will take you on an unforgettable journey embodying the strength, agility, and joy of life found in African youth. Created by Kalabanté Productions’ artistic director Yamoussa Bangoura, Afrique en Cirque was inspired by daily life in Guinea. This upbeat show features scenery, costumes and staging that vibrate with energy. “Makes Cirque du Soleil look tame” – The Sydney Morning Herald “A celebration of diversity and dizzying fun” – Parra News “Impeccably performed slice of family-friendly circus” – Culture FixCANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE IS TRANSITIONING TO A NEW TICKETING SYSTEM Your experience matters to us. Be enlivened by the ease. Canberra Theatre Centre is transitioning to a faster, easier ticketing system, and you may notice some changes when you next purchase tickets with us. Read more about the transition here. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact our friendly Canberra Ticketing Box Office team on (02) 6275 2700 or email canberraticketing@act.gov.au.
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Synopsis
1–2 March 2024
Gravity-defying acrobats, frantic African rhythms, a kaleidoscope of colour and an explosion of energy – welcome to Afrique en Cirque!
Experience the heart and soul of Guinea come to life in a spectacular celebration of culture and vitality.
From awe-inspiring acrobatics and human pyramids to the contemporary sounds of Afro-Jazz, percussion, and the harp-like kora, Afrique en Cirque will take you on an unforgettable journey embodying the strength, agility, and joy of life found in African youth.
Created by Kalabanté Productions’ artistic director Yamoussa Bangoura, Afrique en Cirque was inspired by daily life in Guinea. This upbeat show features scenery, costumes and staging that vibrate with energy.
“Makes Cirque du Soleil look tame” – The Sydney Morning Herald
“A celebration of diversity and dizzying fun” – Parra News
“Impeccably performed slice of family-friendly circus” – Culture Fix
CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE IS TRANSITIONING TO A NEW TICKETING SYSTEM
Your experience matters to us. Be enlivened by the ease.
Canberra Theatre Centre is transitioning to a faster, easier ticketing system, and you may notice some changes when you next purchase tickets with us. Read more about the transition here. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact our friendly Canberra Ticketing Box Office team on (02) 6275 2700 or email canberraticketing@act.gov.au.
Dates & Times
Friday 1 March 2024, 7.00pm
Saturday 2 March 2024, 2pm & 7.00pm
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre Presents Cirque Kalabanté
CATEGORY:
Circus / Physical Theatre
DURATION:
Approximately 60 minutes, with no interval.
WARNINGS:
This performance may contain strobe lighting and haze effects.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences aged 5+ or with parental discretion.
VENUE:
Canberra Theatre
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