Lontano & Instante

For these two dazzling shows, Marica Marinoni & Juan Ignacio Tula start with a simple concept: one human being plus a large aluminium ring called a cyr wheel.

In “Lontano”, Marica Marinoni engages in a mesmerizing dance with the cyr wheel, transforming it from a simple prop into a powerful symbol of the cycles of life. As she moves the wheel – she ducks, lifts, turns and pushes – it becomes both a partner and an adversary. Her performance is a poetic and physical exploration of our recurring struggles for identity and personal growth. We meet ourselves again and again, recognizing and challenging the patterns of behaviour that form our identities. Cathartic, beautiful and full of hope.

With “Instanté”, Juan Ignacio Tula explores the metaphorical possibilities of the cyr wheel. His performance is a physical dialogue of forces between his body and the metal ring. The simplicity of the circular, repetitive movement creates a state of exhaustion in his body, and the blindness caused by the constantly spinning action eventually becomes a survival instinct. “Instante” is a journey into our innermost being, taking us to the edge of hypnosis and breaking our relationship with time. An unforgettable, captivating experience.