TED
Sisus and Fauna Circus' new co-production 'TED' is a 35-minute outdoor circus performance that intertwines badminton aesthetics and explorations of loneliness. With a focus on engaging teens and international collaborations, TED redefines circus, with a character-based, narrative-rich, costume-focused piece, bringing forth a unique and socially resonant experience. The performance offers a fresh perspective on traditional street performances, while maintaining an intimate and emotionally impactful vibe.
The production revolves around two strong characters, TED and Kimberly (played by Inka Pehkonen and Imogen Huzel) challenging gender norms through gender-neutral costumes that serve as visual art pieces. The project incorporates elements of modern clowning, humor, and a unique visual design featuring QR codes that extend the performance beyond the stage.
'We take the game of badminton as a place of commonality and turn it upside down, literally and metaphorically we play in new ridiculous and beautiful ways as well as creating a narrative around the game. The topic of loneliness emerged naturally during our research phase and we intend to jump deeper into this topic and use it as our underlying theme. Intrigued by the theoretical research in the book Lonely City by Olivia Laing and the music and life of Klaus Nomi (mentioned in the book) we aim to approach the topic of loneliness in a gentle, comical and emphatical way. We plan to use at least 7 of Klaus Nomi’s tracks, some soundscape, rock, and opera embracing his unique, daring and ahead-of-his-time vision. We plan to meld his sound into our creations with the help of one of our collaborators, for example. sampling badminton sounds and working with textures from our showscape.'
The project is divided into 3 phases:
- Phase 1: research phase (autumn 2023-winter 2024)
- Phase 2: creation (spring 2024- autumn 2024)
- Phase 3: premiere and tour (from winter 2024->)
Pre-premiere in the summer 2024° and premiering in summer 2025. Stay tuned!
Artistic concept & artists: Imogen Huzel, Inka Pehkonen
Mentor & dramaturg: Jason Dupree
Editing: Joshua Frazer
Outside eyes: M.P.A.C & Jason Dupree
Merging of Sound and Circus Outside eye: Vejde Grind
Co-production: Sisus & Fauna
Partners: Chameleon theatre & Pfefferberg theater
Duration: approximately 35 minute show
Premiere: 2024/2025
Disciplines: handstand, acrobatics, Washington on wheels
Supported by: Nordic Culture Point and Arts Promotion Centre Finland
The creation process started in the end of 2023. Currently we are still looking for:
The production revolves around two strong characters, TED and Kimberly (played by Inka Pehkonen and Imogen Huzel) challenging gender norms through gender-neutral costumes that serve as visual art pieces. The project incorporates elements of modern clowning, humor, and a unique visual design featuring QR codes that extend the performance beyond the stage.
'We take the game of badminton as a place of commonality and turn it upside down, literally and metaphorically we play in new ridiculous and beautiful ways as well as creating a narrative around the game. The topic of loneliness emerged naturally during our research phase and we intend to jump deeper into this topic and use it as our underlying theme. Intrigued by the theoretical research in the book Lonely City by Olivia Laing and the music and life of Klaus Nomi (mentioned in the book) we aim to approach the topic of loneliness in a gentle, comical and emphatical way. We plan to use at least 7 of Klaus Nomi’s tracks, some soundscape, rock, and opera embracing his unique, daring and ahead-of-his-time vision. We plan to meld his sound into our creations with the help of one of our collaborators, for example. sampling badminton sounds and working with textures from our showscape.'
The project is divided into 3 phases:
- Phase 1: research phase (autumn 2023-winter 2024)
- Phase 2: creation (spring 2024- autumn 2024)
- Phase 3: premiere and tour (from winter 2024->)
Pre-premiere in the summer 2024° and premiering in summer 2025. Stay tuned!
Artistic concept & artists: Imogen Huzel, Inka Pehkonen
Mentor & dramaturg: Jason Dupree
Editing: Joshua Frazer
Outside eyes: M.P.A.C & Jason Dupree
Merging of Sound and Circus Outside eye: Vejde Grind
Co-production: Sisus & Fauna
Partners: Chameleon theatre & Pfefferberg theater
Duration: approximately 35 minute show
Premiere: 2024/2025
Disciplines: handstand, acrobatics, Washington on wheels
Supported by: Nordic Culture Point and Arts Promotion Centre Finland
The creation process started in the end of 2023. Currently we are still looking for:
- Residencies for 2024
- Place to premiere and tour the show
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