COLORSPHERE

Hands some Feet in collaboration with Opus Company

Creation 2023

Colorsphere is a captivating contemporary circus performance that’s perfect for both children and their adults. This show blends juggling, acrobatics, physical theater, and an unexpected use of technology to create an unforgettable experience.

Enter the strange and exciting world of Colorsphere, where a group of four explorers interact with playful yet stubborn creatures who keep producing new balls into their habitat. But the world of Colorsphere is shaken when a new, colorful ball appears, disrupting the balance of life and starting an uncontrollable chain of transformation.

This circus adventure is a story about exploration, change, and adapting to new environments. Join the explorers on their expedition into a new reality where they must learn to adjust to unexpected circumstances. Colorsphere takes both young and old spectators on an exciting journey towards completely new dimensions, promising a magical and memorable experience for everyone.

Bio of the company and collaboration

Hands Some Feet is a contemporary circus company from Tampere founded by Liisa and Jeromy Nuuk, graduates of the circus university ÉSAC in Belgium. The company creates and produces high quality circus for both in-and outdoor venues. Their debut piece `Hands Some Feet´ premiered in Finland in 2018 after which it has been seen by over 40 000 audience members worldwide. The company’s work is defined by the artists passion to form a deeper connection with the spectator. At the moment they are preparing three new works: Käpälin, Colorsphere and Bubble Feeling. Colorsphere is created in collaboration with Kerttu and Adam Opus of Opus Company. The show has been in development since 2021 and is the first collaboration between the two companies. Founded in 2021, Opus Company focuses on conceptual works with a high dramaturgical drive. In Colorsphere, the companies wish to bring accessible yet high quality children’s culture to versatile audiences.

Credits + info

• CONCEPT, ARTIST, PRODUCER: Liisa Nuuk

• CONCEPT, ARTIST, PRODUCER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Adam Opus

• CONCEPT, ARTIST, PRODUCER, COSTUMES: Kerttu Opus

• CONCEPT, ARTIST, PRODUCER: Jeromy Nuuk

• EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (CIRKO/LOISTO): Salla Kurronen

• PRODUCTION: Circus Company Hands Some Feet in co-production with Cirko - Center for New Circus

• SUPPORTERS: Finnish Cultural Foundation, Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation, Station Circus, Kangasala Arts Centre, Cirko - Center for New Circus, Kangasala-Talo

• PREMIERE YEAR: 2023

• DURATION: 50 min

• AUDIENCE: Children (3+) and families

• STAGE DIMENSIONS: Depth: 6m Width: 8m Height 6m

Photos: Teemu Paukamainen & Heikki Järvinen