RISK
A QUEER PARTICIPATORY CIRCUS
RISK is a large scale circus show about queer grief, isolation, community and responsibility - using the risk the queer body is exposed to, set against the risk the circus body exposes itself to.
Kerfuffle
The first iteration of RISK, Kerfuffle, showcased a new variety confessional that invites you to sit more comfortably, take up space and let your hair down surrounded by pals.
Kerfuffle spotlit the relationship between risk in circus and the queer experience, A jukebox circus cabaret of camp classics for queers and their friends.
When your family is chosen and you each own a similar shaped experience, sometimes you’ve just got to come together and share a deep breath out.
Working with contemporary queer and/or trans* circus performers in collaboration with community organisations and their clients across the UK.
The show had its debut in 2021 as part of Circus City in Bristol.
Artists performed at The Mount Without and weaved collective stories, monologues and difficult truths alongside contemporary circus skills - rope, silks, pole, straps and more. We explored ideas of unwanted sexual attention, HIV/Aids, chems, abuse, addiction, assault, isolation, pride, gender and shams.
The next iteration of RISK
We’re in development!
We’re excited to bring you more circus, cabaret, sillyness, seriousness and queer expression in 2022/23
coming soon
Video works supporting Kerfuffle are coming soon to The Campery.
Directed by Scottee/ Produced by Molly Nicholson/ Associate Director: Matty May/ Show Parent: Jen Smethurst/ Artists: Sadiq Ali, Laura Murphy, Midgitte Bardot, Danny Ash, Scottee.
Funded by Arts Council England, Presented by Circus City
