Grasshoppers is a reproduction of the resilience and vulnerability of nature and the role that we as humans play in it. The ‘living’ green in this world has to endure a lot. With a turf in the lead, Flemish company Circus Katoen is looking for a playful way to visualise this process.
Grass is a living material and recognisable to everyone. On the one hand very vulnerable and on the other hand it can really take a few knocks. In Grasshoppers Circus Katoen removes a piece of green from its natural habitat and brings it above ground level using trestles, planks, rope and their bodies. The audience follows the artists transforming the grass into an object that is literally mobilised, manipulated and controlled. A portion of nature ends up in unnatural situations, a specialty of mankind.
Main programme event. Suitable for all ages. This is a free show so no tickets are required. There will be other performances taking place in the same location, with shows in this location running from 1pm onwards.
Final scheduled times will be added to the website on the week of the performance. Do check the website and social media on the day of performance for updated times as the weather may mean the schedule has to change. This location has public toilets. Bring sun cream and/or a coat. Please use public transport if possible rather than driving, take picnic plastic home to recycle and bring refillable drinking flasks.
