circusnext 2027 Finalists
We are thrilled to announce the 2027 Finalist projects!
A jury made up of representatives from European partner venues and artists has selected 10 projects from 11 contemporary circus authors.
Valeria Zavattoni (IT) · ITALY
Who killed the cat? · Handstand · Solo
Filip Zahradnický (CZ) · CZECH REPUBLIC
Nothing to see here · Juggling · Solo
Collectif Tombé du Nid · Federica Peirone (IT) · FRANCE
Tu Be or Not To Be · Handstand, antipodism, live music · Duo
Circo Kampung · Alvin Yong (MY) · PORTUGAL
Ikat Tepi · Diabolo · Solo or duo
Alice Langlois (FR) · FRANCE
ORLANDO · Static Trapeze · Solo
Tri groša · Danka Sekulovic (RS), Ana Pinter (RS) · SERBIA
It’s OK to hypnotize a chicken, but rabbit gets traumatized · Antipodism, multimedia · Solo
Collectif La Barque Acide · Steph Mouat (AU) · FRANCE
EX5 · Floor acrobatics, handstand, audio-visual, electronic music · Trio
Rikard Holmstedt (SE) · SWEDEN
Temporary Sculptures · Juggling, sculpture, woodwork · Solo
Maria de la Parra Guerra (ES) · SPAIN
Suspendida · Rope, mouvement · Solo
Riccardo Pedri (IT) · FRANCE
HEAVYMETAL · Floor acrobatics, suspension, new tools, dance · Solo
Upcoming supports
The Finalists will be supported by circusnext and its European partner venues through :
- Co-production
- Residency and work-in-progress presentation
- Laboratory
- Trainings
Next steps
Selection of Laureates · September 2027
The Finalists will present their work-in-progress on stage to an invited audience of professionals and the jury, who will select the 4 Laureates projects circusnext 2027.
