COLOURSPHERE

Coloursphere is a contemporary circus adventure for young audiences blending juggling, acrobatics, physical theatre and an unexpected use of technology.

Enter a strange and playful world where everything is white, round and constantly multiplying. Four curious explorers encounter stubborn little creatures who keep producing new balls, filling the space with movement, rhythm and surprise.

But when colour suddenly appears, the balance of this world begins to shift. What starts as a small disruption sets off an uncontrollable chain of transformation, inviting the explorers into a new reality where nothing behaves quite as it did before.

At its heart, Coloursphere is a story about exploration, change and learning to adapt when the world around us begins to transform. Full of visual humour, physical invention and moments of wonder, it takes young audiences and their grown ups on a playful circus journey into completely new dimensions.

“Marvellous and well made. ★★★★★”
— Taidetestaaja 2023
 
 

Bio of the company and collaboration

Hands Some Feet is a contemporary circus company founded by Liisa and Jeromy Nuuk, graduates of the circus university ÉSAC in Belgium. The company creates and produces high quality circus for both in-and outdoor venues. Their debut piece `Hands Some Feet´ premiered in Finland in 2018 after which it has been seen by over 60 000 audience members worldwide. The company’s work is defined by the artists passion to form a deeper connection with the spectator. Colorsphere is created in collaboration with Kerttu and Adam Opus of Opus Company. The show has been in development since 2021 and is the first collaboration between the two companies. Founded in 2021, Opus Company focuses on conceptual works with a high dramaturgical drive. In Coloursphere, the companies wish to bring accessible yet high quality children’s culture to versatile audiences.

 
 

Credits + info

  • CONCEPT, ARTIST, PRODUCER: Liisa Nuuk

  • CONCEPT, ARTIST, PRODUCER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Adam Opus

  • CONCEPT, ARTIST, PRODUCER, COSTUMES: Kerttu Opus

  • CONCEPT, ARTIST, PRODUCER: Jeromy Nuuk

  • ARTIST: Felicia Hedman

  • EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (CIRKO/LOISTO): Salla Kurronen

  • PRODUCTION: Circus Company Hands Some Feet in co-production with Cirko - Center for New Circus

  • SUPPORTERS: Finnish Cultural Foundation, Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation, Station Circus, Kangasala Arts Centre, Cirko - Center for New Circus, Kangasala-Talo

  • PREMIERE YEAR: 2023

  • DURATION: 50 min

  • AUDIENCE: Children (3+) and families

  • STAGE DIMENSIONS: Depth: 6m Width: 8m Height 6m

Technical rider
 
 

Photos: Teemu Paukamainen & Heikki Järvinen