°1994, Belgium
“Being the producer with a foundation in theatre and film and a proclivity for bruising, I always thought circus was a foreign language to me. Turns out circus is so magical because it translates into a universal language.”
Sam: a.k.a Chaos coördinator Mama Mantha. The sturdy beam of the organization. Manages, steers, supports, embraces, listens, builds, livelovelaughs, and go go goes.
2012
after failing most of her first-year university courses, her grandparents took her out for cocktails and dinner to show her that—contrary to what she believed—it wasn't the end of the world.
2018
following that: she graduated with high honors from her master's program at the university, and upon hearing the news, she jumped into a swimming pool fully clothed with her grandmother.
Since 2018
finally getting her driver's license meant she could drive the tour van and travel the world with people who have become like family to her.
2021
her admiration for how the children of Tutti Fratelli lit up with excitement when she showed them the massive stage at hetpaleis where they would be performing.
2024
March 20, somewhere in a cultural center in Flanders: The moment she flew on Bertha (the EXIT installation) for the first time and realized that she, too, is actually quite the circus artist.
°1992, Belgium
"Circus is a place for me where my jaw literally drops, not just in amazement, but because of the realization that there really are no boundaries."
Jonas Vermeulen is a self-taught jack-of-all-trades: one day a playful theatre maker, the next day a punctual spreadsheet designer, but for Circumstances he is mostly the business manager.
2013
his very first experience in the performing arts—playing Iago in fABULEUS's production of Othello—proved to be the true starting point of his life today.
2014
seeing the showcase of the performance dUb by Karolien Verlinden and what it meant to him.
2015
singing a serenade to his grandmother as a performer in Liefdesverklaring.
2020
renovating a house!
°1996, Belgium
"Circus is a form of poetry: constantly changing, not easily grasped, boundlessly diverse.”
Piet – also known as the King of Chaos, Papa Piet, or the-man-with-the-overflowing-inbox – dances between disciplines, builds bridges, and choreographs human stories into an exciting, touching whole. He sets generations in motion, lets dreams grow in scenographies, and calms storms with a smile. Humble, yet always there. All for that one moment where everything falls into place. Together, on the edge of time.
2002
start your circus adventure as the third member of Circusatelier Salto in Tienen.
2007
directed first circus performance with brother Bob and sister Mart, under the name Bopima.
2009
participation in the Ketnet program "Circus," culminating in a personal act at the Magic Circus Show in Geneva.
2014
his first dance experience was with dUb by fABULEUS. Despite studying Science and Mathematics, he chooses to pursue a professional career in dance and is accepted into Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts, where he graduates as a choreographer in 2018.
2022
EXIT will premiere at Oerol. The start of a new adventure with an inspiring team of artists and crew.
°1998, Belgium
“The question is not why but why not?”
Circus has been a part of Casper’s entire life. The passion he feels on stage is now something he takes with him to create magic backstage as well.
2003
started circus training at Cirkus In Beweging in Leuven (BE)
2017 – 2021
RITCS School of Arts: Theatre Technology (BE)
2017
creation of his solo act with a small tumbling mat
2018 - 2024
creation and performance of shows with the partner acrobatics collective DYNE
2021
technician for various (circus) collectives
°2001, Belgium
“Being a technician is like standing with your head in the clouds but with your feet on the ground.”
Tuur is always excited to get on tour and work on the beautiful shows he gets to be a part of. He keeps on discovering the world of circus and is eager to see what the future will bring.
2020
after choosing the wrong course of study, he received the support of friends and family to pursue what he truly wanted to become.
2020 - 2023
RITCS School of Arts: Theatre Technology (BE)
2023
his first professional lighting design for The Drowned Ballads of Testerep
2023
Edinburgh Festival Fringe (UK)
°1994, Belgium
"I want technology to be not a distraction but a quiet ally of creators and performers — a way to move people together."
Joram is a versatile technician specializing in lighting and technical project management. A professional tinkerer and amateur bon vivant — both are part of the full picture. He seeks ways to connect people and bring out the best in everyone.
2015
participation in the youth congress in Umeå (Sweden) to provide young people with the opportunity to connect culturally across borders.
2023
the ‘wall’ from Framed - a dance performance by Karolien Verlinden - finally seeing it fall perfectly for the first time
2024
designing the aquatic world of Hotel Almayar - theatre production by Elisa Goossens
