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Race Horse Company

Chevalier - Hobbyhorse Circus

Chevalier - Hobbyhorse Circus is an irresistibly charming homage to the magnificent horses of circus and the silent movie era. Drawing inspiration from the history of traditional horse circuses, Kalle Lehto's ringmaster performs acrobatics, juggling and balancing with an amazing cast of hobby horses.

As the horses take center stage on the small manege, part of the ringmaster's story is told in short silent movies accompanied by old time silent movie music. Kalle's playful work with the hobby horses, natural comedic sense and the fluid movement of a breakdancer bring the magic of circus alive - completed by Sami Tammela's genius music and traditional circus soundscapes with electronic elements.

Chevalier is the 3rd part of Kalle Lehto's trilogy of circus shows for children - following the highly popular "Around - Ympäri ämpäri" and "Circles - Kommellusten kabaree".

Information

Director / Script / Artist:

Kalle Lehto


Sound design:

Sami Tammela


Lighting design:

Eero Alava


Video design:

Christoffer Collina & Kalle Lehto


Production:

Race Horse Company


In collaboration:

Cirko – Center for new circus


Premiere:

3.5.2019 Cirko - Center for New Circus, Helsinki

Duration:

40 minutes


Suitable for audiences:

Families & children of 4+ years old


Suitable for stages:

Cultural centers, theatres & school tours


Stage requirements:

7m width x 7m depth x 3,5m height


Shows per day:

1-3


Workshops:

Workshops and artist-meetings are possible


Regarding school tours:

We can bring our own sound and light equipment


Contact:

info@racehorsecompany.fi

Calendar

Past Performances

2024

8.10. Kuitinmäen koulu, Espoo

7.10. Tiistilän koulu, Espoo

24.-25.8. BOing! -festival, Canterbury, UK

27.-28.4. JONK! Performing Arts, Jönköping, Sweden 

26.4. JONK! Performing Arts, Björköby, Sweden 

25.4. JONK! Performing Arts, Aneby, Sweden 

7.-8.4. Tapanilan Sirkussali, Helsinki

16.-17.3. Lasten Museofestarit, Espoo 

13.2-17.2.  Circus i Stan, Stockholm, Sweden

16.1. Lahnuksen koulu, Espoo

12.1. Hansakallion koulu, Espoo


2023

7.12. Karamzinin koulu, Espoo

21.11. Sellosali, Espoo

16.11. Jalavapuiston koulu, Espoo

13.11. Vanttilan koulu, Espoo

7.-9.11. Tapanilan Sirkussali, Helsinki

3.-4.11. Stockholm Stadsteatern, Sweden

29.10. Kulttuuritalo Monio, Tuusula

3.8-27.8. Edinburgh Fringe Festival, UK

22.4. Monikkosali, Nurmijärvi

18.3. Malmitalo, Helsinki

19.2. Hevosvoimia! -tapahtuma, Stoa, Helsinki

14.1. Kannusali, Espoo


2022

2.12. Nivan tupa, Rovaniemi

30.11. Kolarin lukio, Kolari

15.11.-25.11. Konserttikeskuksen koulukiertue, Kirkkonummi

1.10. Kouvolan teatteri

12.-16.9. Konserttikeskuksen koulukiertue, Lehmo, Outokumpu, Joensuu, Tohmajärvi, Liperi

5.-9.9. Tapanilan Sirkussali, Helsinki

12.8. Malmöfest, Malmö, Sweden

28.7. Lasten taidefestivaali Hippalot, Hämeenlinnan Teatteri

11.6. Hevoset Bastionissa -tapahtuma, Haminan Teatteri

9.6. Kymijoen Lohisoitto, Kotkan konserttitalo

28.5. Lasten lauantai, Sellosali, Espoo

10.3. Lumosali, Vantaa

16.2. Kulttuuritalo Martinus, Vantaa



2021 

23.-24.11. Les Boreales, Le Sablier, France

7.-8.10. Stoa Cultural Center, Helsinki 

1.-2.10. Järfalla, Sweden 

17.9. OuDance, Oulun teatteri 

3.9. Näkkäri, Salo 

24.7. Sirkusfestivaali Pusu 



2020 

19.-23.2. Stoa Cultural Center, Helsinki 

2.-4.2. Skidit - Children's cruise 



2019

7.-8.12. Aura Company, Turku

16.-17.11. Näyttämö, Joensuu

11.-13.10. Stoa Cultural Center, Helsinki 

8.6. Kikatuslauantai, Kuopio City Theatre 

3.-19.5. Cirko - Center for New Circus, Helsinki (PREMIERE)




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