Circa Contemporary Circus: Wolf
Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, Circa Contemporary Circus has “redefined what contemporary circus can be” (Arts Hub) while touring to more than 45 countries across six continents. The group will return to Jacob’s Pillow after six years away with Wolf, a gasp-inducing acrobatic thrill ride.
For director Yaron Lifschitz, the wolf is a symbol of our untameable selves: liberating, anarchic, and savage. Clad in form-hugging costumes and moving to primal rhythms, the cast of ten performers grasp, tear, climb, leap, and balance with fierce abandon. In two contrasting acts, the “wolves” evolve from disruptive forces of chaos into a ferocious pack whose intense choreographies overflow with raw energy and astounding physicality.
About Circa Contemporary Circus
Under the visionary leadership of Yaron Lifschitz, Circa is at the forefront of the new wave of contemporary Australian circus, redefining the art form by showcasing how extreme physicality can forge powerful and emotive experiences. The company’s award-winning performances of “spectacular circus with real emotional heft” (Fest Magazine) have earned standing ovations, rave reviews, and sold-out shows. Blending movement, dance, theater, and circus, Circa is a staple at prestigious festivals and venues in New York, London, Berlin, and Montreal, as well as throughout Queensland and across Australia.
Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
“Spectacular circus with real emotional heft"
Fest Magazine
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First appearance since 2020
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Pre-Show Talks
20 minutes before each performance
Gain insight into the performance you are about to see with a free 15-minute Pre-Show Talk. All Pre-Show Talks will be presented in Sommerspace at Blake's Barn.
Post-Show Talks
Immediately following the Friday matinee performance
Participate in a free question & answer session with the artists just after they step off stage. Ticket-holders are invited to stay immediately after the show in order to enjoy the Post-Show Talk.
Explore Content
What Will Have Been, 2019
Watch the performance clip on Jacob's Pillow Dance Interactive
Can You Call That Dance? Circus at Jacob's Pillow
Read the interactive essay on Jacob's Pillow Dance Interactive
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Jacob's Pillow is located in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts in the town of Becket. The 225-acre National Historic Landmark is within easy driving distance of Boston, New York, Albany, Burlington, and Hartford.
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