Monday, January 25, 2010
Shoebox Tour Iceland: June, 2010!
Shoebox Tour was born 5 years ago as a direct reaction against "show business" trends which focus more on the business of making money and less on the actual show content. Our mission is to present contemporary Nordic circus to a worldwide audience in locations that normally do not have access to such esoteric art forms. Shoebox Tour produces artistically challenging work and gives circus artists the opportunity to take risks using experimental ideas without the pressure of commercial success stereotypes.
Shoebox Tour has been presented in North America (2004-2009) , Ireland(2008-2009), Finland (2008-2009), Sweden (2008), Japan (2007), and of course Iceland (2008-2009). Each tour unites a different cast which makes an entirely new and original creation. The 2010 Iceland tour features percussionist Erik Nilsson of Sweden, magician Erik Åberg of Sweden, trapeze artist Mirja Jauhiainen of Finland, and juggler Jay Gilligan of U.S.A. An original live music score, played by the cast, accompanies manipulations using objects such as teabags, newspapers, buckets, ropes, strings, rings, hoops, Japanese fans, peacock feathers, and even exploding balls.
Additional information:
Shoebox Tour- www.shoeboxtour.com
Erik Åberg- www.objectepisodes.com
Mirja Jauhiainen- www.jakobinsirkus.com/spark
Jay Gilligan- www.buildingweight.com
Erik Nilsson- www.realjuggling.com
