Cirque du Sziget

14:00

Baross Imre Circus School (H): Világok vándora – János vitéz (40’)

Take a magical adventure into the world of fairy tales! This classic story with the original text of the poem János vitéz will come to life as a fairy tale story with acrobatic skills, juggling and balancing acts, as well as breathtaking aerial gymnastics. Director: Gábor Dénes Kovács Composer: Áron Romhányi Choreographer: Roland Csonka Performers: The students of the school

20:00

Cirque Alfonse (CAN): Animal (60’)

A journey of discovery through a series of slightly surreal farm fables served up with a touch of irreverence and impressive virtuosity. In this re-invented agricultural world, the farm is turned upside down and the barn inside out! Artistic direction: Julie & Antoine Carabinier-Lépine Director: Alain Francoeur Acrobats: Antoine Carabinier Lépine, Julie Carabinier Lépine, Alain Carabinier, Jonathan Casaubon, Ugo Dario, Geneviève Morin Musicians: Josianne Laporte, Samuel Royer-Legault, Guillaume Turcotte

17:00

Cirk La Putyka (CZ/UA): BOOM Vol. 2 (60’)

This breathtaking show, featuring Ukrainian and Czech artists is about freedom, friendship and borders. With incredible circus talent and mesmerising dance, they display resilience and optimism in the face of adversity.

Direction/Concept: Rostislav Novák Jr Choreography: Thomas Steyaert Cast: Martin Kadrnožka, Jakub Slovák, Šárka Říhová, Tomáš Hrubý, Katrin Cvinerová, Viktorie Georgievová, Filip Mašek, Tomáš Brt, Bára Halčáková, Lenka Nahodilová, Denise Arazimová, Kryštof Záveský, Kateryna Smyrnova, Polina Lysenko, Anna Stiebunova, Karina Zarutska, Danylo Zankov, Ivan Sobchenko, Oleksii Vakal, Boris Kriachek

23:30

Circa (AUS): Humans 2.0 (60’)

The show where circus meets contemporary dance. Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught as physical limits are pushed to their extreme. Can we ever find a perfect balance or is adapting to constant change the only way forward?

Director: Yaron Lifschitz

15:15

Yldor Llach (E): Sobre Rodes (40’)

The music is on. Bicycle wheels fly into the sky. Anything and everything is possible: lay back, enjoy the show and get ready to be part of it. With a combination of technique and humour, Catalan acrobat Yldor Llach extracts the poetry of a daily object such as the bicycle. Performer: Yldor Llach

Outdoor Stage

14:40 manoAmano (ARG): NOSO3 (30’) NOSO3, where movement and emotion take the lead. Like human puppets, the characters transport us to a dreamlike world in which objects escape gravity and bodies, at height, defy it. A mysterious being is born amidst laughter and invites us to free our minds…

Acrobats: Anna Clara Manera, Martín Umerez

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Baross Imre Circus School (H): Világok vándora – János vitéz (40') manoAmano (ARG): NOSO3 (30')

Yldor Llach (E): Sobre Rodes (40')

Amoukanama (GUI): FA (35')

Cirk La Putyka (CZ/UA): BOOM Vol. 2 (60')

Das Arnak (F): Bakana (45')

Colokolo - Cirque Urbain Marocain (MOR): Chouf Le Ciel (45')

Cirque Alfonse (CAN): ANIMAL (60')

23:00 Anima Prizma & Solar Eclipse (H): Solar Prizma (15')

STAGE 23:30 Circa (AUS): Humans 2.0 (60')

16:10

Amoukanama (GUI): FA (35’)

This creation is inspired by the current effervescent youth movement for the construction of a better future. A human journey through obstacles where a voice is given to a united and generous community. Coming from different backgrounds, these fiery and candid individuals walk towards their dreams, and beyond their limits. Director and Choreography: Anthony Weiss Acrobats: Mamadou Lamarana Bah, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Mohamed Bangoura, Tidjane Bangoura, Ibrahima Sory Camara, Facinet Camara, Alseny Sacko, Panival Soumah, Nathalie Vandenabeele, Balla Moussa Bangoura

18:00

Das Arnak (F): BAKANA (45’)

A dance and Chinese pole performance suspended by hair. Helped by their hairdos, the three artists carry, pull, drag and support one another, until they soar in the air. They give and take space, find their balance, together, interdependently – interconnectedly – interspatially. Creators and Performers: Claire Auzanneau, Cathrine Nielsen, Frida Ocampo

19:00

Colokolo – Cirque Urbain Marocain

(MOR): Chouf le Ciel (45’)

This performance is an electrifying mix of acrobatics, juggling and hiphop set to traditional music. The jaw-dropping technique and euphoria of Korean and Hungarian-style plank jumping are matched at ground level, where dancing and sounds from the Gnawa and Chaâbi traditions combine with cutting-edge electro and the wildest rap. Acrobats: Hamza Boussahel, Hassan Bouchontouf, Ismail Lahbila, Yassine El Ihtirassi, Bader El Laouaz, Abdelali Khobba

23:00

Anima Prizma & Solar Eclipse (H): SOLAR PRIZMA (15’)

The Fire Show is back at Cirque du Sziget! The performers invite the audience on a mystical odyssey with huge flames, sparkling props, unique costumes and an amazing fiery skirt. Performers: Krisztina Téglás, Attila Oltyán (Anima Prizma), Mirjam Lőrinczi, Márton Jeddi (Solar Eclipse)

All around the world, sport is an important part of life. People, regardless of age and gender, invest a lot of time and energy into being healthy and fit. Why should things be any different here, on the Island of Freedom? When the sun comes up, life goes on, so you can drop by anytime during the day to get a good workout, play football or even a game of foosball.

If you really want to get moving, there’s volleyball, streetball, badminton and of course table tennis. If you’d

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In the octagonal labyrinth of the Living Picture Theatre, the messages of the ancient Chinese recommendation book, the Book of Changes, come to life. It is customary to think of I Ching as a wise master. If you form a question, that is honestly important to you, you will get an answer. It will be hidden in a combination of two three-line symbols. While you wander around, you can individually decipher the personal answer given to your question with the help of the actors who personalise your signs.

Entry: only after on-site registration, in groups of eight, every 20 minutes. Please arrive to the entrance 10 minutes before your appointed time. Knowledge of English is required.

Registration: every day between 10:00-11:00 and 14:00-15:00 at the labyrinth gate Last entry: 19:00

Actors: HEAVEN: Péter Zelei / Döme Zoltai WIND: Enikő Nagy / Borcsa

Horváth EARTH: Petra Ködmön / Eszter Táibl FIRE: Sára Bányai / Zsófia Bérczi LAKE: Vera Kis / Csenge Olexa MOUNTAIN: rather chill out with a pint of beer, we’ve got foosball and dartboards. You can borrow equipment, racquets and balls for all sports.

These are free of charge, of course, but bring a photo ID as you’ll need to leave it as a deposit.

Championships

You can register at SportZone’s central office container every day between 10:00 and 11:00.

Dates of the competitions:

Volleyball: 10 and 14 August, 11:00

Table tennis: 10 and 14 August, 16:00

Streetball: 11 and 15 August, 11:00

Badminton: 11 August, 16:00

Darts: 12 August, 16:00

Football: 12 August, 11:00

Foosball: 13 August, 11:00

Ergometer: 13 August, 16:00

Streetworkout: 15 August, 16:00

10-15 AUGUST 11:00-20:00

I Ching Labyrinth

Bálint Török / Gergely Tas THUNDER: Réka Horváth / Gergő Lukács

WATER: Dorka Guba / Teca Pataki CENTER: Ágnes Réka Szabó / Ágnes Kocsány INITIATOR: Zoltán Livingston / Barnabás Zemlényi-Kovács GATE: Boga Fenyvesi / Márton Visi

Concept, direction and design: Zsófia Bérczi

Walkabouts

visual street theatre, and their creations are a result of cooperation between designers, actors, dancers, choreographers and musicians. Come closer to view these beasts! Artistic directors: Hesther Melief, Tonny Aerts

11-13 AUGUST

Deabru Beltzak (E): Les Tambours de Feu

10-15 AUGUST

Asphalt Theatre (ISR): Fanfara

Witness a one-of-a-kind show featuring versatile comedians who skilfully blend music, acrobatics, and witty humour. Hailing from the whimsical land of Chorbastan, their Exodus represents a journey from the realm of imagination to reality. It is only before the audience that they ultimately arrive at their promised land. Performers: Moshe Hanuka, Johanna Riethmuller, Idan Shahar, Gilad Lev, Alon Sagi.

11-14 AUGUST

Close-Act Theatre (NL): Saurus

They are presumed to be extinct, nonetheless the biggest beasts that ever walked the earth are now returning to us in the 21st century. Close-Act Theatre presents strong

This Basque percussion group returns to the festival with Aker, the devil of the witches’ coven. The rhythm of the drums and fireworks can be heard from afar, but up close is best. The multicoloured sparks and the sound of the instruments are perfectly synchronised to create a fantastic show, where the percussion sounds answer to the fire, as in the pagan rituals of ancient times. The drums vibrate, the streets light up. Get ready... Performers/ Musicians: Rubén Sastre, Dario Campos, Iker Barrientos, Erlantz Eizmendi, Rafael Ariza, César Arroyo, Garbitxu

12-13 AUGUST

Fanfakids (B)

A group of youngsters between the ages of 6 and 18 transform their youthful energy into an explosive mixture of rhythms. Their groove is a metropolitan music mix in which they grew up in the neighbourhoods of Molenbeek, Brussels. Formed during the 1st Zinneke Parade in 2000, the group has built up an impressive record of achievements in Belgium and abroad. After more than 20 years, Fanfakids have grown into a fully fledged crossover between an urban educational program and an artistic production. Artistic coordination: Manu Paulo Cristo, Prince Folowosele

10-15 AUGUST

Mécanique Vivante (F): Le Chant des Sirènes

The astonishing project of Franz Clochard, The Sirens’ Song, bridges 19th century invention and 21st century robotics, creating a seven-piece polyphonic orchestra of musical sirens. This parade rolls through the streets on two locomotives that pump to the rhythm of the music like gangsta lowriders, thanks to a system of compressed air – a jubilant, captivating sight that is guaranteed to raise smiles. Artistic Director: Franz Clochard

10-15 AUGUST

Mimo Huenchulaf (CHL): A Smile can Change your Life

With Mimo, you can be part of a world without fear, where anything can happen. Ordinary objects and simple situations take on a whole new meaning in a street performance by the Chilean artist who combines classical and contemporary mime movements with acrobatic elements. Intense and improvisational, each performance is completely unique and memorable thanks to riotous audience participation.

10-15 AUGUST

Paris Benarès (F): Chevâl

What is taming? It is actually the establishment of a link, and this is something that is often forgotten. Like the little prince and the fox, face to face, a dancer and Chevâl, a 3-meter- high horse puppet, try to tame each other. But making a connection takes time and patience. They meet, they observe each other, they are afraid, they get closer and they embrace. Chevâl is the meeting of man and animal, body and object, grace and mechanics. This oversized duo, wandering the festival’s roads, tells us a tale full of poetry and humour. Artistic and technical director: Patrice Verquére

10-15 AUGUST

PTE Brass Band (H)

Since 2010, they have been dazzling audiences from university days to major festivals. Every day, they march through the island, bringing rhythm and vivacity to the festival. Join the party and let the brass melodies sweep you off your feet!

10-13 AUGUST Sagals d’Osona (E): Castell

A castell is a human tower traditionally built at festivals in Catalonia, Spain, that has its origins back in the 19th century. These amazing constructions are about values like cooperation, convergence and care. In Catalonia, there are many groups who are actively part of this tradition, which was awarded the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity designation by UNESCO in 2010. Sagals d’Osona is one of the best groups of Castells and will present their tradition for us with more than 90 of its members.