Gwyn Hall, Neath
Tue 16 July
Award-winning Australian circus troupe Casus (Emma Serjeant, Jesse Scott, Natano Fa’anana and Lachlan McAulay) formed only two years ago and now bring their debut work to the UK after having worked extensively throughout their homeland and further afield.
This world-class circus collective have and constantly evolving with new ideas and performances and most recently the group have enjoyed a month-long residency in London’s Riverside Studios. Their one-off performance at Gwyn Hall is one of only three other performances currently scheduled for the UK.
Using contemporary, as well as traditional circus techniques, a wealth of acrobatic and gymnastic skill, and aerial work to top it off, Knee Deep aims to explore the line between strength and tenderness through all manner of breathtaking and touching physical feats. As gentle and intimate acts stand beside those of thrilling physical prowess in beautifully lit staging, the audience will be left pondering in awe at the limits we place on ourselves and how far we can push or break them.
The production will take you through a journey of discovery, short-lived relationships and surprising unions, and expose the fact that being delicate does not necessarily mean that you must be fragile, even if it is often a short step between them. Tickets: £12. Info: 03003 656677 / www.nptartsandents.co.uk (AW)