<3 (Smaller than three) is a sparkly and effervescent contemporary circus performance based on joy, play and being free. A magical island is shared by humans and lump-like Möntti creatures – the arrogant, the spiral, the oval one, and many more. The performers manipulate hoops, plastic spirals, and piles of hollow tubes and invite you on a personal journey to an absurd and immersive wonderland. In the installation the audience can join the fun: play with soap bubbles and a jacuzzi, or just observe the world.
Biography
Hoop artists Susanna Liinamaa, Maiju Saarimaa, and Miradonna Sirkka want to create a caring space where you can feel free and try the limits of norms. They don't settle for narrow expectations for female hoop artists' bodies or movements.
<3 is a co-production with Recover Laboratory, a pioneer in immersive and interactive performances that draw from human contact. The multi-artistic team is completed with musician Samuli Kivelä, experience designer Inna Huttunen, light and space designer Alina Pajula, visual artist Sofi Häkkinen, costume designer Hanna Herva and puppeteer Anna Nekrasova.
Credits
- circus artist Maiju Saarimaa
- circus artist Susanna Liinamaa
- circus artist Miradonna Sirkka
- musician and sound designer Samuli Kivelä
- light designer & scenographer Alina Pajula
- experience designer Inna Huttunen
- visual artist Sofi Häkkinen
- Production Recover Laboratory
- Supporters Circus Next, The Finnish Cultural Foundation, Arts Promotion Centre Finland, Kone Foundation: the Saari Residence, Cirko – Center for New Circus, Sirkus Faktori, Rohki Hya Sirkus, Circo Sapiens
- Premiere year TBA
- Duration 45 for the stage version. 1h 30 for the immersive version
- Audience Adults, Youth, Children
- Stage dimensions 10x10x5 (TBC)