How a spiral works
Have you lost the time to take care of yourself? In this performance, the artists struggle for time – for themselves, for each other and for care under extreme conditions. How do you take care of yourself when everything is shaky: in a storm, at height, in pain? British circus director Jason Dupree, choreographer Alise Bokaldere (LV) and aerialist Izabele Kuzelyte (LT) create a hypnotic, powerful performance that combines contemporary dance, hair-hanging, aerial rope and reinterpreted Baltic folk music. A dancer, an aerialist and a rope – connected in a relationship that is constantly evolving.
Art For Rainy Days is a performance collective made up of a circus artist, a dancer and a dramaturge. From their different perspectives, a common goal emerges: to inspire each other and create fresh artistic forms through the exchange of new ideas. Art For Rainy Days is like a leisurely breakfast, scribbles in a notebook, a daydream – works of art that emerge from those small tasks and projects that you start on quiet, seemingly unproductive days to relax, take a deep breath and find time for yourself again.
www.artforrainydays.com
Winner of:
Best Contemporary Dance Performance | Best Contemporary Dancer | Latvian Dance Award 2023/2024 | Second Place for Best Dance Work Brighton Fringe 2025
„One of the best new circus shows I’ve seen in a long time. It’s a wonderful reminder that there are still new things that can surprise us and take our breath away. Technically brilliant and with a strong emotional impact. Highly recommended.“ – Steve Cowton, The Lowry
„How a Spiral Works celebrated its UK premiere at Jacksons Lane in 2025 to an enthusiastic, sold-out house. The hypnotic, almost zen-like circus and choreography captivated the audience from start to finish. An absolute highlight of our first 50th anniversary season.“ – Adrian Berry, Jacksons Lane
„In today’s world where everything is fast paced, caffeinated and loud, this piece was a beautiful
contrast. A performance full of care that took its time and gave my brain space to think. If you want a fresh start, this performance is it.“ – Audience
By and with: Izabele Kuzelyte | Alise Bokaldere | LV, LT
Duration: approx. 45 min.
For all ages 8 and up
