CircusFest 2016: Five must-see shows

CircusFest returns to the Roundhouse for another year. Lyndsey Winship names her highlights
Twist and shout: contortionist Jeanne Mordoj
Eoin Carey
Lyndsey Winship22 March 2016

Barely Methodical Troupe: Kin

Young London trio who had a hit with their first show, Bromance. This new one, Kin, expands the group to six and mixes acrobatics, parkour, b-boying and contemporary dance. It’s directed by the award-winning Ben Duke.

April 20-24, Roundhouse, NW1

Ricochet: Smoke and Mirrors

A surprise hit at last summer’s Edinburgh Fringe, the New Mexico circus duo mix aerial acrobatics with emotional resonance in a story about transcending the daily drudge

April 19-31, Jacksons Lane, N6

La Poème by Jeanne Mordoj

Mordoj is a French clown with a cult following, a contortionist and juggler and formerly a bearded lady! A one-off performer whose piece lies somewhere between circus and live art.

April 15-16, Roundhouse, NW1

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Ockham’s Razor: Tipping Point

If you missed this at the Platform Theatre in January (and you’re anywhere near N12) it’s worth catching a lovely show from the Brit circus group, who turn simple staging into something magical.

April 20-24, artsdepot, N12

Transfiguration by Ben Hopper

A free exhibition by photographer Hopper featuring images of circus artists contorted into startling abstract shapes.

April 4-24, Roundhouse, NW1

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