Guest Stage
Date
Reception 17:30-
Door Open 17:30
Start 18:30
Guest Performers
Arttu Lahtinen
Arttu is a finnish juggler specialised in ring juggling. He is known for his mesmerizing and calm style involving a lot of body rolls.
In 2018 he graduated from the Dance and Circus University (DOCH) in Stockholm with an act that he presented at the prestigious Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris. In juggling he enjoys exploring different round shapes together with soft, round and calm movements.
OLO Company
OLO Company is a Sweden based circus company founded by circus artists, Stina Otterström and Arttu Lahtinen.
They met during their studies at the Dance and Circus University (DOCH) in Stockholm and after working together in several contracts they got the idea of making a show together. In 2023 they premiered their first production "Soft Spot" in which they work with wine glasses and wooden planks. The show talks about vulnerability and combines elements of handstands and juggling.
Juggling Unit Fratres
Formed in 2014 by a group of jugglers active in the Kansai region at the call of its president, Naoto Miyata.
It is a juggling stage performance group that uses juggling props as the main axis of stage art, and creates works with its own unique method that makes extensive use of words and things.
The group's name "Fratres" is derived from Arvo Pärt's "Fratres". It is a piece for a chamber ensemble, and the name reflects the group's policy of performing as an ensemble with other performing arts, with a focus on juggling, in a chamber (=theater) setting.
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Haruka Esaki, Shinya Kouduki, Shingo Nasu, Naoto Miyata, Jun Moriya, Taichi Yoshiya
Akira Fukagawa
Art x Physical Expression x Diabolo
Akira Fukagawa is the second Japanese diabolo performer in history to reach the finals of the world circus competition "Cirque De Demain 2016" held in Paris, France. He won the Jury's Special Prize for her "Loadstar," a dance-like performance that made full use of physical expression.
His skills have been recognized by Cirque du Soleil as an official registered artist. He is currently active in the media, performing in non-verbal performances of "GEAR" in Kyoto, opera and other stage performances, as well as in long-term performances in European theaters and appearances on overseas TV programs. Regardless of the event or location, he draws audiences in with his unique mystical atmosphere and emotionally rich and dynamic dramatic expressions.
Achievements
■World Performance Festival in Osaka Grand Prize "Radiant"
■Special Jury Prize, Russia International Circus Festival 2023
■Cirque De Demain 2016/2019 (World Circus Competition) Special Jury Prize x 2
■Official Japanese record holder of 4 diabolos
■JJF2007, 2009, 2011, 2012 Championship finalist / JJF2010, 2014 Championship 3rd place
■ IJA festival 2012 Finalist
■Second place at the International Acrobatic Festival in Taiwan
■Official registered performer for Cirque du Soleil since 2010
Performance Career
■Regular performer in the non-verbal performance "GEAR"
■World Performance Festival in Osaka
■Daidogei World Cup in Shizuoka
■Opera performance "The Barber of Seville" (juggling part)
■GOP Variete Theatre "SLOW" and "Sombra"
Currently performing in "Stylez" 7-city tour in Germany