Händel on Hands

Händel on Hands is a unique and magical circus music theater adventure that will enchant audiences of all ages! Here, the magic of George Frideric Handel’s music comes to life in a completely new way—through the art of acrobatics.

A cellist, a tenor, a circus director, musicians, and acrobats take the audience on a fantastic journey through the elements of fire, water, air, and earth. *Handel on Hands* premiered in February 2025 and is now being performed outside of Sweden for the first time—at the Forum Leverkusen in a family performance and a smaller school performance.

Director Tilde Björfors, founder and longtime artistic director of the legendary CIRKUS CIRKÖR from Sweden, brought German tenor Thomas Volle on board for the project; he lives in Sweden and has performed as a guest artist at many opera houses and concert halls in Germany. He will also serve as the host for the school performance.

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The Händel on Hands Collective (SE) Tilde Björfors, Director; Mime: Yamahiro Brinkmann; Cello: Sandra Marteleur and Arsema Asghodom; Violin: Thomas Volle; Tenor: Jan Unestam; Balancing Acts & Clowning: Louise Bjurholm and Henrik Agger; Acrobatics: Nelli Kujansivu; Foot Juggling

Ages 8 and up, no intermission; MOVE ON tickets: €5.60 for everyone up to age 27