Karkelot
Life is a celebration. This is the invitation.
A tribute to the sense of community that thrives in the circus!
"Karkelot (Revelry)" is a spectacular contemporary circus opus by the circus collective Arctic Ensemble, in which acrobatics high-five with folk dance and physical comedy. This collision of styles creates a kinetic carnival that fills the circus tent, stretching from floor to ceiling. The revelry is accompanied by accordionist Johanna Juhola’s traditional-futuristic live music and seasoned with the signature comedy of Kallo Collective.
Inspiration has been drawn from Finnish folk traditions but, as is the case with tradition, influences have been gathered from here and there, blended and tailored to create a unique style. Characteristics of both acrobatics and folk dance are playful sparring and showboating, yet physical teamwork and nonverbal communication are a vital element of both. Trust is at the heart of these disciplines—you can rely on the group, lean on your dance partner, and throw yourself into a somersault or a leap into the air.
In the festivities, the community stands steadfastly by the individual, whether at celebratory ceremonies or during exercise classes. Dances ranging from the 'katrilli' to the 'sottiisi' and on to disco bring people together, and in these celebrations, tradition lives on and evolves. The work challenges us to consider what kinds of traditions we ourselves wish to build and carry on.
Show length: ~ 120 minutes including intermission
Accessibility
The performance takes place in the collective's own circus tent, usually located on a sand or grass field. The tent has 8 wheelchair spaces and the passageways are at their narrowest 1.20m. There is an accessible porta potti at the performance area. If you have an assistant, please contact customer service at liput@arcticensemble.com. Assistants with EU disability card come free of charge.
Please note:
The shows contain loud noises and flashing lights.
During the interval, popcorn and refreshments are available from the tent café.
Tickets
Tickets 29,5€/21,5€. A limited number of pay-what-you-can tickets can be bought at the door. Free of charge for babies. Group sales for groups of more than 20 people : liput@arcticensemble.com
The online ticket shop closes one hour before the start of the performance, at which time the door ticket sales begin.
All ticket types are unnumbered. Doors open half an hour before the performance.