Through jaw-dropping acrobatics, The Genesis makes the impossible possible.
Witness the fusion of global artistry as the Copenhagen Collective takes the stage of the Black Box Theatre on 22 July as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2025.
This collective of extraordinary acrobats are forged in disparate traditions and having mastered a range of techniques, their signature style blends methods from South America, Europe, Canada, and Australia that delivers an unforgettable production that pushes the boundaries of contemporary circus, challenging both gravity and expectation. As bodies soar, twist, and intertwine, each moment speaks to strength and human connection. The Genesis is more than a performance; it is a shared pulse, a living artwork that invites audiences to feel, reflect, and be transformed.
Tickets for this unmissable show are on sale now – details at giaf.ie
The Genesis celebrates the strength of the collective and the beauty of interdependence, In a world often marked by division, Powerful and visually striking, the Copenhagen Collective’s extraordinary first creation, The Genesis, an ode to collaboration, brings together 17 acrobats from 14 countries, including Ireland’s Ronan Luke Jenkinson, in a breathtakingly beautiful and emotional performance.
’Breathtaking acrobatics’ La Strada
Between physical prowess, immersive lighting and a soundscape blending violin, jazz and electronic music, The Genesis takes spectators on a powerful sensory journey. A vibrant experience in which the virtuosity of the artists reveals an essential truth: together, we go
22–26 July, 7 pm
Matinee Saturday 26 July, 2 pm
Phone: +353 91 566577
In Person: Galway International Arts Festival Box Office, 31 Eyre Square, Galway.
Opening hours: Until 4 July: Monday–Friday 10am–5pm and then rom 7–27 July: Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm & Sundays 12pm–5pm
Online: giaf.ie
Galway International Arts Festival would like to acknowledge the support of its principal funding agencies the Arts Council and Fáilte Ireland; its Drinks Partner Heineken; and Education Partner University of Galway.
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