Post-Show Talk: Circa Contemporary Circus

This Post-Show Talk is moderated by Scholar-in-Residence Katherine Profeta in conversation with Nathan Boyle, Lachlan Sukroo, and Kimberley Rossi of Circa Contemporary Circus. Recorded on July 24, 2026, following the company's performance in the Ted Shawn Theatre. Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, Circa Contemporary Circus has “redefined what contemporary circus can be” (ArtsHub) while touring to more than 45 countries across six continents. The group returned to Jacob’s Pillow after six years away with "Wolf," a gasp-inducing acrobatic thrill ride. For director Yaron Lifschitz, the wolf is a symbol of our untameable selves: liberating, anarchic, and savage. Clad in form-hugging costumes and moving to primal rhythms, the cast of ten performers grasp, tear, climb, leap, and balance with fierce abandon. In two contrasting acts, the “wolves” evolve from disruptive forces of chaos into a ferocious pack whose intense choreographies overflow with raw energy and astounding physicality. Produced by Circa and Chamäleon Berlin. Co-produced by La Comète. Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Video by Nel Shelby Productions.