°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 classes during her first year of university, her grandparents took her out for dinner and cocktails to show her that - contrary to her own belief - this wouldn’t be the end of the world.
2018
Following that, graduating top of her class for her masters at university, and upon hearing the news, jumping into a swimming pool fully clothed with her grandmother.
Since 2018
Finally getting her driver’s license, which meant she could drive the tour van and tour the globe with people that have come to feel like family to her.
2021
Adoring how the kids of Tutti Fratelli lit up with excitement as she showed them the massive stage at hetpaleis that they would be performing on. (BE)
2024
20th of March somewhere in a Flemish cultural centre: Flying on Bertha (the EXIT installation) for the first time and realising that, actually, she too is a 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 Jago in Othello by fABULEUS, which turned out to be the real starting point for his current life.
2014
Seeing the first presentation of the performance dUb by Karolien Verlinden and what that meant to him.
2015
Singing a serenade for 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
Starts his circus adventure as the third member of Circusatelier Salto in Tienen.
2007
Directs his first circus performance with brother Bob and sister Mart, under the name Bopima.
2009
Participates in the Ketnet program Circus, with the highlight being his own act in the Magic Circus Show in Geneva.
2014
First experience in dance with dUb by fABULEUS. Despite studying Science and Mathematics, he chooses a professional dance career and is accepted at the Fontys Academy for the Arts, where he graduates as a choreographer in 2018.
2022
EXIT premieres at Oerol. The start of a new adventure with an inspiring team of artists and collaborators.
°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 at Cirkus In Beweging in Leuven (BE)
2017 – 2021
RITCS school of arts: Technical Theatre Design (BE)
2017
Creation of his solo act with a small tumbling mat
2018 - 2024
Creation and performances of shows with partnering 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 studies he receives the support from friends and family to study what he really wanted to become.
2020 - 2023
RITCS school of arts: Technical Theatre Design (BE)
2023
His first professional lighting design for De verdronken ballades van Testerep
2023
Edinburgh Fringe Festival (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
Participated in a youth congress in Umeå (Sweden) to give young people the chance to connect culturally across borders.
2023
The “wall” in Framed – a dance performance by Karolien Verlinden – saw someone fall beautifully for the first time.
2024
Designed the wet world of Hotel Almayar – a theatre production by Elisa Goossens.
