Paradisum

Paradisum explores the myth of rebirth following the silence of a destroyed world, where the means of communication is the body, and the only common language is movement. The creatures of this idyllic existence unfold from the ever-changing, swirling natural forces of the ‘fabric of life’ pulsating around them to reach the anima mundi, the world soul, through scenes of purification, birth, awakening and ritual.

Directed and choreographed by Bence Vági, the performance explores the new possibilities of cirque danse, a genre that combines modern dance and circus arts, in search of an ethereal language of movement expressing the concerns of humanity. The conflicts of the myth of the reborn human are also expressed through the original music of the performance. Composed by Edina Szirtes, the multifaceted soundscape features life-overwhelming and life-creating roars emerging from the mythical chaos, while the unconscious pulsations of human memory reveal the prayers of vanished cultures.

*Please be advised that strobe lights are used during this performance.

About Recirquel and Bence Vági

One of the leading contemporary circus companies today, Recirquel was founded by director and choreographer Bence Vági. The company pioneered the genre of cirque danse, a distinctive style that blends contemporary circus with dance and theatre.

In recent years, Recirquel has continued to push the boundaries of performing arts by exploring innovative formats that merge immersive theatre and site-specific performances with cirque danse.

With over 300 performances annually, the company appears at major arts festivals and prestigious venues across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Recirquel is the resident company at Müpa Budapest, Hungary’s leading cultural institution.