Portmanteau (Finland)
PONTO, PONTO, PONTO
15 and 16 May at 10.30am and 2.30pm (Thu, Fri) - Schools
17 and 18 May at 11.30am and 4.30pm (Sat, Sun) - Families
⇨ TICKETS ONLINE Tickets: Schools 3€ <18 // 1€ Schools TEIP // Families 3€ < 18 | 7€ > 18 +info
Technique: New circus, dance, objects Language: Without words Age guidance: +4 Runs: 45 min.
A poetic journey where dots turn into lines, creating a universe of magic, dance, circus, and visual arts.
We welcome you to a universe of adventures, where a white screen serves as the backdrop for stories full of imagination, on a fascinating exploration into the world of shapes and creativity, without the need for words.
Ponto, Ponto, Ponto (Dot, Do, Dot) is an interdisciplinary performance for children and young audiences, combining contemporary circus, dance and visual arts. Inspired by the children’s book Três pontinhos (Three little dots) by Brazilian author and illustrator Mario Vale, the performance tells the story of a child who plants three little dots. These dots grow into lines, which then become their best friends.
Through movement, illusion, circus skills, and live image projections using overhead projectors, the performers play with the transformation of dots into lines, creating a poetic and magical visual experience.
“A playful and atmospheric story of growth and change with gentle humour that is captivating. Piste, Piste, Piste is a lovely little gem to be enjoyed by viewers of all ages.” - Annikki Alku, Demokraatti
BIO
Portmanteau is a contemporary circus company from Finland, focused on creating multidisciplinary performances exploring the dialogue between circus and other art forms. In a constant search for new and poetic aesthetics within the performing arts, Portmanteau was founded as a collaboration between the circus/visual artist Luis Sartori do Vale and the dancer/circus artist Mira Ravald. It has been touring internationally since 2018, warmly received by both audience and critics alike. With its first production, the multidisciplinary performance Portmanteau, the company has received the Sirkuksen Lumo Award 2018, as an acknowledgement of the work done to promote Finnish circus arts. In 2021 it was nominated for the Outstanding Emerging Company category in the International Circus Awards. With Piste, Piste, Piste, they were selected as the ITU Performance 2020, and nominated as a finalist for Finland Assitej's ”Children’s and Youth Theatre Award 2021-2022".
CREDITS
Concept, performers: Luis Sartori do Vale, Mira Ravald Lighting design: Jere Mönkkönen Sound design, music: Petteri Rajanti Photography: Luis Sartori do Vale, Mikko Pirinen Production: WHS Support: TAIKE, WHS Teatteri Union, Cirko, Annantalo, Subtopia