Friday, 14.11.25 @ 20:00
Chris Iris: GAP of 42

Two dissimilar bodies meet acrobatically. 42 cm separate them in height, 42 kg in weight.
A difference that connects and creates possibilities instead of being an obstacle. Extraordinary acrobatics make the audience marvel, subtle humour makes them smile. The artists show in a sympathetic and inspiring way how relations shift and how they meet at eye level. Philosophical questions are raised, absurd moments arise and a glimpse of magic surprises.
Three wooden objects equalize the difference in height and become a third partner on stage.
The piece is a compilation of contemporary circus, physical theatre, dance and object theatre. Acrobatics with precision and ease; touching, poetic and original.

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Photo: Kai Hebestreit
 
 

About the Company

Christopher Schlunk and Iris Pelz met at the Academy of Circus and Performance Art in Tilburg (Netherlands), where they graduated in 2011. They perform worldwide with well-known circus companies.
Cirque Éloize (Canada) | Cirkus Monti (Switzerland) | Cirkus Cirkör (Sweden) | La Soirée (Australia) | Palazzo (Germany)
 
Their innovative act The Microphone was awarded numerous prizes.
Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain – silver medal | Young Stage - public award, special prices | Newcomershow – 1st price Artistika - 1st price, public award | Moscow International Circus Festival – special award


With various productions they performed in well-known places. 
Sydney Opera House | Roundhouse (London) | La Tohu (Montreal) | Chamäleon Theater (Berlin) | La Villette (Paris)
 
They are co-founders of the collective Common Ground which brought them to several contemporary circus festivals.
Theater op de Markt (Belgium) | Atoll (Germany) | Circo Circolo (Netherlands)
 
In 2020/21 Chris and Iris created GAP of 42, their first full evening production as a duo. The piece was shown till now over 170 times in more than 10 countries.

About the Location

Since its opening in 1994, high-quality cultural events have made the FILharmonie a venue with a reputation far beyond the region. The FILharmonie's own cultural season events, cultural events from nationwide concert promoters and agencies, and the cultural life of schools and clubs ensure regular performances and enthusiasm.