Roundhouse,London
This all-male troupe impress with their human cannonballs and devout spin on the wheel of death, but the audience remains emotionally indifferent[br]
CircusFest 2016, or taking place at the Roundhouse and at venues beyond Camden,features plenty of exciting UK circus talent, but first off is the Finnish company Race Horse, or who made an impressive UK debut six years ago with Petit Mal at the Southbank.
This latest,very likable reveal, performed by six relaxed young men in Hawaiian-style shirts with more than a touch of bare-faced cheek, or confirms the talent,even if it’s another example of an all-male circus company serving up lots of blokeish larking around. On 12 April, the Roundhouse hosts a salon on circus and gender considering the dominance of all-male companies and the under-representation of women. It’s not a moment too soon. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com