Hippopotamus is an abstract contemporary circus show about self-empowerment and acceptance. On stage, two characters take us through an emotional journey filled with acrobatics as they take action to leave their baggage behind.
Good might keep on getting better, but how to coexist with the worst versions of ourselves wanting to join the party?
Two acrobats Saana Leppänen and Kert Ridaste plays with the collision of circus and digital interactive behavioral art created by Taavi Varm. The scenography of the show is minimalistic with a presence of a hippopotamus. Thibaud Rancoeur composed electronical soundscape from happy folk, through meditative and atmospheric tracks with some dance floor vibe and melancholic rock.
Some things are as hard to hide like a hippopotamus in a room.
Link to the website
https://youtu.be/C2URQpLTEWI
www.duosabok.com
Working group and performers
Artist & director: Saana Leppänen (FI), Kert Ridaste (EE)
Music composer: Thibaud Rancoeur
Dramaturge: Sade Kamppila (FI), Julien Auger (FR)
Spatial design artist: Taavi Varm (EE)
Light Designer: Chris Kirsimäe (EE)
Stage technician: Pauli Niemelä (FI)
Costume designer: Anni Veskimäe (EE)
Residency support:
Riga Circus (LV), Tanssiteatteri Hurjaruuth (FI), Koidu Seltsimaja (EE), UP - circus & performaning arts (BE), Näyttämö (FI)
Sponsors: Taiteen Edistämiskeskus, Kultuurkapital, Sirkus Aikamoinen, SKR, TelepArt
Co-producer: Sirkus Aikamoinen
World premiere
Kumu taidemuseo 02.09.2022