In 1992, the British company Gandini Juggling revolutionized the art of juggling with nEither Either botH and. It was the first show to present a fusion between circus and postmodern dance. Thirty years later, this piece has become an iconic part of the history of the contemporary circus. Now, its creators, Sean Gandini and Kati Ylä-Hokkla, are reviving the show for today’s audiences.

On stage, four performers captivate us with their juggling and throws (clubs, balls, ribbons) and their contortions. The forms they create, combined with dance steps, are perfectly executed and meticulously structured as if they belonged on a piece of sheet music.

They juggle with their bodies and with space. They also juggle objects with three, four, five, and six hands. In the process, they create a majestic and genuinely remarkable art performance.

Distribution

Concept: Gandini Juggling Choreography: Gill Clarke Music: Steve Williams over texts ready by Suzanne Parke. Dancers (1992): Sean Gandini, Kati Ylä-Hokkla, Mike Day, Lyndsey Butcher Dancers (2025): Sean Gandini, Kati Ylä-Hokkla, Benjain Beaujard, Yu-Hsien Wu Lights: Gandini Juggling

Acknowledgements

With the support of Archaos national circus center and its Faire Revivre call for projects.

Biography

He is a prolific artist. She is a former Finnish rhythmic gymnastics champion. For 30 years, Sean Gandini and Kati Ylä-Hokkla have been revitalizing the art of juggling with their company Gandini Juggling. The duo fuses diverse forms of juggling with theater and dance to create spectacular performances.

Dates and times

Saturday

18 January 2025

19h30

10-30€

Archaos