‘In a time of division, The Genesis by Copenhagen Collective offers a powerful remedy, one where bodies meeting become the living proof of the strength of human connection.’
Experience a breathtaking acrobatic journey as 16 international artists from Denmark, Australia, Peru, Canada, UK, Uruguay, Chile, Portugal, USA, Germany, Ireland and France unite to celebrate the joys of human connection and impressive physical skill. Following their highly successful European tour, Copenhagen Collective will leap into London this September to present The Genesis – an energising and joyful show for all the family, following its UK Premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
A touching and transcendent show for every generation, The Genesis employs lighting design to evoke the blend of a mystical cathedral and the vibrant energy of nightlife to envelop and celebrate each performer in a warm embrace. Featuring an original soundtrack that combines classical violin, piano, and various acoustic instruments paired with voices in song and recitation, additional elements of jazz, rhythm, blues, and club-inspired sounds join to form an engaging audience experience.
Exploring themes of group strength, community, and conflict, these world-class acrobats join together to shape an hour-long performance that meshes heartfelt storytelling performance with jaw-dropping acrobatic feats and movement. From an atmospheric stage – paired with beautiful original sound by Leif Jordansson and ethereal lighting design that aims to transport spectators to another dimension – the acrobats stack, tumble, and spin through a vast emotional landscape into a world of cooperation and understanding where true strength begins to emerge.
As the 16 acrobats navigate an abstract emotional landscape, the group illustrates the transformative journey of human connection – the joy of finding collaboration, the acceptance of our reliance on one another, and the poignant realisation that as individuals we can only achieve so much alone. The 16 are Alfred Kreigbaum DK
Ange Viaud FR/UK Bernardo Añorga Vargas PE Claire Bindoff AUS Eloisa Pereira Trinidad URU Gonzalo Martinez Irisarri URU Maeva Desplat FR Marilou Verschelden CAN Nathan Briscoe CAN Nicolás Mancisidor Gonzalez CHI
Pauline Bonanni FR Ronan Jenkinson IRE Sónia Silvestre Matos PORT Todd Degnan USA Tuk Frederiksen DK
Federico Cabruja ARG.
The Genesis originally premiered on July 4 2024 at Baltoppen LIVE in Copenhagen, and has since continued to tour through Europe to visit: El Festival Mueca, Tenerife, Spain; Stora Teatern, Göteborg, Sweden; Festival Montréal Complètement Cirque, La Tohu, Canada and Riga Cirks, Riga, Latvia. The Copenhagen Collective bring it to Sadler’s Wells in the West End – The Peacock Theatre from the 3rd to 6th September. For tickets and further information please go to Copenhagen Collective – The Genesis – Peacock Theatre – Sadler’s Wells
