III - MOVEMENTS - CIRKUS CIRKÖR

III - Movements by Cirkus Cirkör

A co-production of Cirkus Cirkör and Malmö Stadsteater

Movements is directed by Tilde Björfors with music created by composer Irya Gmeyner

The ensemble consists of circus artists, actors and dancers with Afghan, Austrian, Czech, English, Iranian, Iraqi, Palestinian, Swedish, Syrian and Turkish origins

Premiere: Malmö Stadsteater May 5th

https://www.malmostadsteater.se/

Using the physical language and magic of the circus, this production explores our shared humanity, crossing boundaries, migration and the reception of refugees. Movements, specifically conceived for Hipp’s unique stage, is the final part of the trilogy that began with Borders’ success in Malmö in 2015 and continued with Limits' widely-acclaimed tour in 2016.

“When we created Borders, I decided that I would continue working on the themes of boundaries and boundary-crossing until the day when this is no longer necessary! The opportunity to return to Hipp’s fantastic circus space, where we built bridges out of bars just before mandatory ID checks were implemented at our borders, is at once a gift and a responsibility that we take seriously and with delight”

TILDE BJÖRFORS

Movements departs from the parallel stories of displaced people who arrived in Malmö in the fall of 2015 and of the volunteers who greeted them. It is also the tale of how taking pause can sometimes puncture a commitment to humanity and solidarity, creating a void where fear, distrust and divisiveness find space to grow. These stories are expressed through individual voices and choruses, as well as through the physical language and magic of the circus.

MovementsMovementsis directed by Tilde Björfors with music created by composer Irya Gmeyner. The ensemble consists of circus artists, actors and dancers with Afghan, Austrian, Czech, English, Iranian, Iraqi, Palestinian, Swedish, Syrian and Turkish origins.

Movements’ ensemble has worked across boundaries as co-creators of the production. Circus routines and know-how have been woven together with personal stories and experiences.

Ensemble
Tom Ahlsell
Helen Al-Janabi
Nedal Alsuoaf
David Eriksson
Irya Gmeyner
Javid Heidari
Oldoz Javidi
Nasreen Larsson Al-Janabi
Karin Lithman
Ibraheem Manaem
Ashtar Muallem
Johannes Wanselow
Fadi Zmorrod

Director: Tilde Björfors
Conception: Tilde Björfors, Creative team and the ensemble
Text Alexandra Loonin
Composer Irya Gmeyner
Co-composer Povel Olsson
Set design Fridjon Rafnsson and Fanny Senocq
Costume design Fridjon Rafnsson
Lighting design Sven-Erik Andersson
Make-up design Agneta von Gegerfelt
Technical coordination and constructions: Joel Jedström
Technica coordinator and fire expert: Jesper Nikolajeff
Dramatic advisor: Anna Kölén