( Kapsel )

Kapsel was formed when company members Erik Åberg and Jay Gilligan created the show Bevis in 2013 and toured with more than 400 performances in Sweden, Finland, and Norway. Since then, their work has continued to evolve through several new productions that have defined a clear artistic style and established a strong reputation within their field. Based in Stockholm, the company members have also collaborated on numerous international projects, including tours in Japan, Iceland, and the United States. Beyond performance, they have developed a boutique juggling prop manufacturing company, released documentary video compilations, and produced a podcast about juggling culture. Touring logistics are produced by Mirja Jauhiainen, who also manages the company office.

Kapsel holds a unique curiosity about the world, with a heavy focus on physical properties of objects and their purpose. The transformation of every-day household items into circus concepts gives the opportunity to apply this same kind of flexible thinking to all areas of life. Kapsel wishes to give the audience a possibility to look at the world differently. The result is the ability to see alternatives that perhaps are not obvious or intended, which then leads to an understanding of patterns, behaviors, and habits- providing a clear context for artistic discussions. The experience is not just conceptual: the contents of each show are distinct events which are not representative, but actual concrete physical surprises.

Archived Show

Bevis

Museum of Mystery

Bevis gives an entertaining look at an odd selection of rarities, a temporary museum of mystery. Applying concepts from astronomy, physics, chemistry, psychology, music, history, and technology, together with the circus arts of juggling and magic, Bevis offers an evolving parade of striking pictures.

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