Dear Berlin circus enthusiasts,

We are delighted to invite you to our famous contemporary Katapult Kabaret – this time under the title “Homegrown Circus.” An evening that celebrates the creativity flourishing within our very own Berlin scene!

On stage, you’ll experience five extraordinary female performers (Rebecca Dirler, Kerstin Oschabnig, Carolin Liesegang, Luana Yázigi, and Büsra Kayaalp) and one charming host, David Cassel.
All of the artists are based in Berlin – for some, Katapult even serves as their creative home.
Many of you may know Luana and Kerstin more from behind the scenes, where they keep the organizational wheels turning – but within “Homegrown Circus,” they step into the spotlight to present their brand-new acts!

Team & Acts:
Performance: Luana Yazigi
Diamond Tetrahedron Act “Onyx” – by Aethera
Cyr Wheel: Carolin Liesegang
Aerial Chain: Büsra Kayaalp
Hosting: David Cassel

Come by and enjoy an evening full of passion, artistry, and surprises!

We’d also like to invite you to join our “Homegrown Circus” side program during the Zeit für Zirkus weekend.
More information can be found on our website.

Friday, 14 October

•19:00-20:00 Taster class: Aerial Silks (Adults) with Sarah & Elena

This is an open class for everyone who wants to try silks for the very first time. No prerequisites required, except the curiosity to be upside down and climb new hights.
Please register beforehand: events@katapult.berlin
A last minute show up is also possible, but makes it harder for us organizational wise. Therefore, please drop us a message beforehand. The participation in this class is donation based. All donations go to the teachers.

Sunday, 16 October

• 11:30–13:00 – Team Presentation & Keynote by Act One – on the topic “How could a resilient circus scene organize itself in times of crisis?” (STUDIO 1)
• 13:00–14:00 –SNACK & CHAT (STUDIO 1)
• 14:00–16:00 – Discussions/Presentations – Discrimination and Power Distribution in the Circus Scene – Initiative Feministischer Circus (STUDIO 1)
  
  
• 16:00–17:00 – Flying Dance – Adults Try-Out (STUDIO 2)
• 17:05–18:00 – Flying Dance – Kids & Teens Try-Out (STUDIO 2)

All program points are open for circus professionals and everyone interested in circus. We will provide coffee and snacks for the small network meeting and look forward to see many actors of the Berlin circus scene. No need to register beforehand for the discussion rounds and networking event.

After all the talking and brainstorming, we invite everyone to physically get active and try out flying dance with Iris & Karla.
If you want to participate, please write an email to events@katapult.berlin. A last minute show up is also possible, but there are only 14 spots available. Therefore, please drop us a message beforehand. The participation in this class is donation based. All donations go to the teachers.

The event “Homegrown Circus” is kindly supported by the District Office Treptow-Köpenick. Thank you!