°1994, Belgium
As a production manager with a background in theater and film and a tendency to collect bruises, I always thought circus was a foreign language to me. It turns out, however, that circus is magical precisely because it translates into a universal language.
Sam: better known as Chaos Coordinator Mama Mantha. The backbone of the organization. She manages, directs, supports, embraces, listens, builds, live-love-laughs, and keeps on going.
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
“For me, circus is a place that leaves me literally open-mouthed—not just in amazement, but in the realization that boundaries don’t really matter.”
Jonas Vermeulen is a self-taught jack-of-all-trades: one day a performing theater maker, the next a meticulous spreadsheet designer, but for Circumstances, he is usually just 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!
b. 1996, Belgium
"Circus is a form of poetry: constantly changing, never fully graspable, boundlessly multifaceted."
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, moving whole. He gets generations moving, lets dreams grow within scenography, and calms storms with a smile. Humble, but always there. Everything for that one moment when everything clicks. 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
Eerste danservaring bij dUb van fABULEUS. Ondanks zijn studie Wetenschappen Wiskunde, kiest hij voor een professionele danscarrière en wordt aangenomen op de Fontys Hogeschool voor de Kunsten, waar hij in 2018 afstudeert als choreograaf.
2022
EXIT will premiere at Oerol. The start of a new adventure with an inspiring team of artists and crew.
Born 1998, Belgium
"The question isn't why, but why not?"
Circus has always been a part of Casper’s life. He now channels the passion he feels on stage into creating magic behind the scenes.
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
Born 2001, Belgium
"Being a technician is about having your head in the clouds, but your feet firmly on the ground."
Tuur is always enthusiastic about going on tour and working on the wonderful shows he is a part of. He continues to explore the world of circus and is curious about 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)
Born 1994, Belgium
“I want technology to be a silent ally to creators and performers, rather than a distraction, so that together we can move people.”
Joram is a versatile technician specializing in lighting and technical project management. Professional tinkerer and amateur bon vivant are all part of the full description. He is always looking for 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
