North of Now – Circa (Brisbane)

“Breathtaking, fearless, and at the same time touchingly vulnerable.” The New York Times

Seven performers, an empty stage, seventy minutes of wonder. Circa is one of the world’s leading circus companies. Based in Brisbane since 2004, the ensemble tours internationally, thrilling audiences in over 45 countries across six continents. With*North of Now*, the company is coming to fabrik Potsdam for the European premiere of its latest production.

Directed by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz,*North of Now*distills contemporary circus down to its essence: the weight of one person resting entirely in the hands of another, and the breathless uncertainty of whether the catch will be made in time. Inspired by the words of the poet Paul Celan—“In the rivers north of the future, I cast my net”—the performance unfolds in a space where hope endures beyond time. In a world that refuses to stand still, seven bodies seek balance and an experience that extends beyond the moment through the ordinary miracle of supporting one another.