Shows

Just like in Peek-a-Boo! slapstick is at the centre of Rakanyak. Slapstick bridges the gap between circus and circus technique by combining physical play with technical mastery of the body in acrobatic situations. This burlesque performance – live on the street, in the square or in the park – is direct, vulnerable and honest. Everything happens here and now in front of the audience. The success of the gag stands or falls with perfect timing and execution, the artist has only one chance and failure is a possibility. He engages with the whole body in acrobatic situations and does not fear danger. The audience appreciates this radical vulnerability and it is this empathic connection with the audience that interests us. Pure and simple slapstick, performed live, is the trademark of Compagnie Charlie.

Every passer-by, resident or visitor who has the time and inclination to stop and enjoy a performance by Cie Charlie is welcome, regardless of age, gender, social class or physical ability. With this variety of audiences and venues, the Pašteⱪs are in their element. For them, moreover, every encounter is a friendship for life. The Rakanyak show can be performed anywhere: at circus festivals, municipal fairs, neighbourhood parties organised by local associations, in prisons, at the opening (and closing) events of cultural centres, etc.

It is Compagnie Charlie’s dream to create bubbles of laughter within the shows in which everyone recognises themselves, forgets themselves and is carried away by the contagious collective laughter. We are convinced that laughter opens doors and unites people.