Underbelly
A spellbinding hour of ten bodies twisting, flipping, contorting, gliding, tumbling, and balancing in the most mesmerising ways…
From the first beat, the pulsing soundtrack becomes the heartbeat of the performance, perfectly syncing with the movement unfolding on stage. The ten-strong ensemble works as one fluid organism, sometimes moving in perfect unison, sometimes breaking away into moments of solo brilliance. When all ten are on stage at once, it’s impossible to know where to look as you don’t want to miss anything. Highlights include sequences where the performers physically push each other apart, slide and squeeze into impossibly tight spaces, and then burst free with strength, grace, and precision. The choreography is seamless, the creativity boundless, and the sheer physical intensity phenomenal. Not a second feels wasted; the audience barely has a chance to catch their breath. Our mini-reviewer loved seeing every cast member both lift and be lifted — no gendered roles, just equality in strength and trust.
Circa’s artistry lies not just in what they achieve physically, but in how effortlessly they make it look. A spectacular, jaw-dropping showcase of human capability that leaves you awestruck.
Our mini-reviewer said : ‘Expressive, intense and amazing. With every move my heart dropped, but in a good way !’
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