Five stars for ‘GLORIOUS BODIES’, a show that endlessly captivates fans of both classical and modern circus. Do aging performers still matter? The pure execution, intense synergy, and acrobatic mastery make any doubt about the answer to that question completely unnecessary.

The standing ovation and minutes of applause are a testament to the beauty and power of a performance that leaves audience members of all ages deeply moved.

The acrobatic stunts are outstanding. They are higher and riskier than expected. On top of that, Glorious Bodies is captivating and moving, thoughtfully designed, and very strongly choreographed.

I was deeply moved. Here we see people who refuse to give up, but who no longer have to hide how difficult the work is for them. You can feel the admiration the choreographer has for his performers and notice how intensely they enjoy the performance.

The joy of performing shines through. The four men and two women proudly and happily show what their once-perfect bodies have transformed into, and that this can evoke both admiration and wonder. They keep playing, they keep enjoying their performance. For an hour, they were able to shine—virtuosic and fragile all at once.

What a beautiful, strong, and proud group of people on this stage. They instantly make me a little less afraid of getting older.