Hyena by Alula Cyr.

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Spirited and striking, Hyena is an innovative, synchronised display of strength from Alula Cyr, the first all-female Cyr trio.

With precision and poignancy, Hyena marries awe-inspiring Cyr wheel skill, acrobatics, song and dance to reveal the fierce and complex friendships between the three women.

Renowned for their innovative approach to creating structures with Cyr wheels to handstand on, tumble through and use as a tightwire, Alula Cyr are a phenomenon. Hyena is their debut full-length work.

What the press say

‘Hyena shows us that power does not have to come with capital letters and force, but can be gently delivered and full of grace.’ The Circus Diaries

‘Alula…..builds a strong show that empowers and inspires.’ Miro Magazine

‘Exuberant, fierce and spirited, Hyena is an intriguing investigation of womanhood and female power with the Cyr moves having breathtaking ability and real elegance.’ The Widow Stanton

‘The audience was blown away by the sheer, audacious gymnasticity of these highly skilled stunt-tumblers.’ Londontheatre1

From the partners

‘Subcase is an annual showcase of contemporary circus presenting mostly Nordic work. It’s a perfect opportunity to rub shoulders in a more personal and intimate way with international presenters and Nordic circus artists, in order to find new markets and co-producers as well as to exchange knowledge and experiences. The attending presenters are mostly from Europe, US and Canada but also some from Asia and South America.’
Kiki Muukkonen, Artistic Programming Director Subcase
‘As one of the UK’s leading contemporary circus companies, celebrating our 30th anniversary this year, we feel that we have an important role to play within the UK sector in inspiring, nurturing and facilitating the creation and circulation of great circus. NoFit State has always encouraged and supported the development of new talents at home and to now take fresh and exciting UK work into the world to international platforms is a seriously exciting prospect.’

Tom Rack, Artistic Director NoFit State Circus
‘Spotlight UK Circus is an excellent new opportunity for UK based circus artists to improve their financial resilience and develop professionally by performing their work overseas on new platforms. Crying Out Loud has been forging international partnerships for 14 years and is delighted to join forces with NoFit State and are hugely grateful to Arts Council England who initiated the International Showcasing fund.’
Rachel Clare, Artistic Director Crying Out Loud
‘Thanks to this collaboration between CIRCa, NoFit State Circus and Crying Out Loud, British circus will be present at the 30th edition of the CIRCa festival du cirque actuel, which showcases the upcoming circus trends every year in Auch. For the past 10 years, there has been an exceptional renewal of the art form in Europe. We are proud to present the best contemporary artists, those who speak the universal language of contemporary circus, whose work is not defined by borders.’
Marc Fouilland, CIRCa Director

Hyena by Alula Cyr

Hyena by Alula Cyr.

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