| Maker | Luise Hoffmann |
| Maker | Fidel Rott |
| Maker | Justin Müller |
| Duration | 35 min |
| Part of | Cirque Mania |
| Program lines |
Future HeroesDiscover young and up-and-coming talent and see promising makers at the beginning of their careers.
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Fresh out of college, right into the spotlights
Unleashing the Next unleashes promising talent onto our stage. During Cirque Mania, we offer three extraordinary circusmakers – who are all fresh out of college – the chance to show a short performance.
Luise Hoffmann (Codarts) enchants the audience in What I Think, They Think, with elegant moves and spoken word. She speaks about expectations, biodegradable glitters and techno. Fidel Rott (Codarts) invites you to meet Nilat Boaj, short for ‘nobody is looking at the balls of a juggler’. Dressed in a bright red tracksuit, he shows you his melancholic world view, the inherent futility of live and his passion for gum. We complete this three course dinner with Justin Müller (ACAPA), who will most certainly hypnotise you with Live the uncertainty.
"Unleashing the Next delves into human vulnerability, but also brings sensation and a comedic touch. The three young talents Luise Hoffmann, Fidel Rott and Justin Müller will transport you into a world of wonders."
— Mirjam Zwanenburg, Programmer Cirque Mania
Luise Hoffmann - What I think, they think
"What I think, they think" is a captivating and mesmerizing static trapeze act that explores the complex relationship between thoughts, perceptions, and reality. The performer uses movements on the trapeze and spoken words and humor to convey the complexity and contradiction of the human mind. The act invites audiences to contemplate the ways in which our thoughts and beliefs shape our perceptions of the world around us. With its evocative music and powerful themes, "What I think, they think" is a compelling and captivating performance that challenges audiences to examine their own thought processes and preconceptions.
Photo Tessa Veldhorst, De Schaapjesfabriek
Fidel Rott - Nilatboaj
The act “Nilatboaj '' which stands for: “Nobody is looking at the balls of a juggler” researches the behaviours of a young soul which poured his life into throwing objects from one hand into the other. Commonly known as juggling. Coming straight from the underground, our protagonist Nilat Boaj takes you on a trip into his world. From the realisation of the meaninglessness of his dream to his pessimistic outlook on life and a passion for chewing gum.
This act will give you some hope for humanity or maybe you lose it all.
Most likely Nilat will paint a smile on your face.
Photo Tessa Veldhorst, De Schaapjesfabriek
Justin Müller - Live the uncertainty
“Live the uncertainty” is a hypnotizing Diabolo act that delves into the captivating interplay between human and object. In this symbiotic relationship, the boundaries between the object and the manipulator blur, raising the question of who leads and who follows. Taking risks and embracing the tension drives this act, always in pursuit of delving deeper into a trance-like state of manipulation. In the exhilaration of walking on the edge lies joy, yet occasionally someone may fall.
Photo: Jostijn Ligtvoet Fotografie
About Luise Hoffmann
Luise Hoffmann was born in 1998 in Kassel, Germany. With the age of five Luise joined Circus Rambazotti in Kassel and discovered many different disciplines (aerial silks, duo trapeze, juggling, hand balancing, acting).
In 2018 Luise started working as a freelancer in Germany. The year after Luise began her studies of static trapeze at Codarts in Rotterdam, Netherlands. During the studies, Luise created several acts in the frame of the education. She took part in creations of directors like Francesco Sgro, Daniel Gulko and did an internship with Scapino Ballet Rotterdam in summer 2022. Luise believes that creating pieces is a tool to get to know herself, to research and to discover new things.
Fidel Rott
Hey fellow human my name is Fidel Rott.
Fidel like Fidel Castro and Rott like Rotterdam.
So what have I achieved so far?
I survived this crazy thing called life till now.
I had my first kiss at 17 (which was shit)
Right now I want to find a balance between my life and my work. Learning
to say No to things I don't wanna do and Hell Yes to the things that
give me a spark. Like Cirque Mania.
Next to that I am in desperate search for a freezer to create ice blocks
which I balance on my head.
Oh I almost forgot…I really like creating weird stuff which makes people
smile, laugh or even cry.
About Justin Müller
Justin Müller is a German Diabolo artist and juggler. At the age of 12, he discovered Diabolo and began practicing at the youth circus Rambazotti in his hometown Kassel. From 2017 to 2018, he already had the opportunity to gain valuable performance experiences in the German varieté scene. Justin graduated from the Academy of Circus and Performance Art in Tilburg, Netherlands, in 2023. During his studies, he dedicated himself to shaping his own way of Diabolo juggling, characterized by dynamic movements and playful techniques."
Day ticket
Visit multiple performances with a discount during Cirque Mania #16.
Friday 22 September 2023
19:00 - 19:35 Unleashing the Next
20:30 - 21:30 Pink Boots and An Alcoholic Sock Puppet
Buy the Friday day ticket
Passe-partout
Passe-partouts are unfortunately sold out.
Party!
On Friday evening 22 September, after the performances, the dance floor will go wild with DJ Jefke.
Jefke is a mobile DJ with an endless interest in music. He finds his sets to be often uplifting and a trip trough time. He finds ways to combine todays growing electronic music scene with timeless underrated classics. He likes to find the connection to people’s heart beat on the dance floor so that they can stomp their feet uncontrollably.
Friday 22 September | 21:30 - 23:45
Cirque Meal
Every night during Cirque Mania, it is possible to eat at Korzo for only €10! You get a full plate of food for this price (vegetarian/vegan options are possible). You can add the meal to your ticket in the order screen. Already bought a ticket but no meal yet? You can order a separate meal via the link below.
The Cirque Meal will be served in the Korzo Foyer between 17:30 and 20:00.
It is not possible to order a Cirque Meal anymore
Korzo Studio