The circus performance ‘Exit’ is so powerful that the audience is afraid to applaud. It is a breathtaking show where the set design and changing costumes are completely polished and well-thought-out. You see four formidable performers presenting an acrobatic portrait of the lonely, struggling human: always pushing forward, always trying, if one door closes, trying to open another, never giving up, and always reaching for that outstretched hand.

Exit is a playful and sophisticated blend of acrobatics, dance, slapstick, and balance. The work of young choreographer Piet Van Dycke excels through an organic mix of lightheartedness and gravity.

…Solo, as a duo, and finally as a quartet, they perform stunning, daredevil acrobatic feats. It is for this reason that Flemish choreographer Piet Van Dycke cast four dancers with circus backgrounds for this production. Their dual talent makes Exit an exhilarating hour of physical prowess.

The piece builds cleverly toward a breathtaking apotheosis (…) the performers hoist themselves into the air, slide down the wall, and together the four of them seek a balance that they ultimately find. Impressive (…) the sensation of the weekend.

This breathtaking performance will blow you away. It is a fusion of dance and circus, featuring four loners who, despite initial resistance, find they need each other to bring balance to their lives. It is incredible how these four young men execute all those walking and movement patterns, constantly dodging or intentionally doing the exact opposite. And how they always manage to move just in time to avoid being hit by the collapsing wall. With bleating sheep and an audience cheering in relief, EXIT is a production by Belgian choreographer Piet Van Dycke and his company, Circumstances.

There, I saw the most delightful performance yet: Exit by Piet van Dycke. Exit explores themes of inclusion and exclusion, as well as collective strength and taking flight. The most important lesson: there is always an exit. When one door closes, four others can always open, even if it doesn't always seem that way.

A performance against individuality and the necessity of uniting to find the strength to overcome mounting challenges. Conveying the idea of solidarity and camaraderie through the language of acrobatics is no easy feat. 'Circumstances' achieves this in a highly recommended performance.

A choreography that demands remarkable concentration from all the performers. A true feat. A pleasant surprise. A simple idea executed with an efficiency that reaches the spectacle of the circus, leaving the audience to watch the entire transformation in disbelief...

The beauty of Exit is how choreographer-director Piet Van Dycke and his performers masterfully manage pacing and timing. The tempo remains high and the rhythm tight, as they never overwork movement patterns, but instead introduce fresh variations with playful flair and composure. I hear many children say after the show: 'I want to be able to do that when I grow up.'

‍With EXIT, Piet Van Dycke invents a new circus technique that he and the performers explore in an effective, original, and visual way. Van Dycke succeeds in entertaining without getting lost in mere visual and acrobatic spectacle. A pulsating movement poetics. ‍

... with the wordless performance EXIT as the absolute highlight. Four balance artists 'renovated' a house in a sensational way, choreographed by Piet van Dycke. The mesmerizing dance of these amiable men and the rousing electronic music moved me deeply.

What makes EXIT so powerful is its perfect pacing. The audience is rightfully on the edge of their seats. EXIT is polished to perfection.