Pitch: A Study of Losses
Kompani Giraff
A Study of Losses is a free interpretation of the German author Judith Schalansky’s novel “Verzeichnis einiger Verluste” which, with magical realism, depicts life and history as a series of losses and disappearances. Realms crumble, buildings turn to ruins, cultural artifacts are destroyed, animals face extinction. Most losses remain unknown, precisely because they are lost. We gaze upon what we believe to be history, yet it is essentially a series of temporary preservations in a vast sea of losses. Through circus, contemporary magic, and object manipulation, there is a playful and choreographic exploration of the allure of what has been lost. Four circus artists and an array of forgotten everyday objects awaken in an atmospheric landscape where even objects carry memories, dreams, and phantom pains.
Kompani Giraff creates visual and unique circus performances with a foundation of poetic narrative and a passion for magic in everyday life situations. With this foundation we seek to explore new ground in contemporary circus and make use of our own different experiences in the performing arts to create truly interdisciplinary works of art.
Kompani Giraff gives about 150 performances per year. Internationally, the company has performed in China, America, France, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic and Malta.
On stage:
Benjamin Beaujard
Elaine Briant
Elsa Lardier
Siméon Gratini
Director: Viktoria Dalborg
Choreographer: Viktoria Dalborg
Playwright: Stina Oscarson
Costume: Sus Soddu
Light design: Sofie Gynning
Set design: Sus Soddu
Music/sound: Beirut / Zach Condon
Producer: Mette Klouman
Target group: High school
Duration: 70 min
Contact: Axel Adlercreutz, Artistic Director, +46707148042, axel@kompanigiraff.se