Iiris (2017)

Iiris is a contemporary circus piece that delves into the poem “The Hollow Men” by  T. S. Eliot. The performers come together and create improvised scenes based on the five parts of the said poem.  Always new, always alive and in the rhythm of the moment, they allow us to witness human frailty.

Iiris is staged by 17 Finnish circus artists. The training process and the final production have their basis on improvisation.


Director
Reija Tapaninen

Design
Joonas Pehrsson - Music, sound
Annika Saloranta - Costumes, visual
Anniina Veijalainen - Light, visual

Performers
Marjukka Erälinna, Satu Hakamäki, Salla Hakanpää, Susanna Keski-Kohtamäki, Lida Kuusisto, Sanna Leinonen, Netta Lepistö, Petra Lesonen, Helmi Lähteenmäki, Heidi Miikki, Sara Nurmi, Vilja Parkkinen, Saana Peura, Vesa Purokuru, Sanni Sarlin-Takayama, Mia Silvennoinen, Elina Sirkiä


Premiere: 5.5.2017 Verkatehdas, Hämeenlinna / Finland.


Supported by:
Finnish Cultural Foundation
Saari Residence by Kone Foundation
Cirkör Lab
Cirko - Center for New Circus
Verkatehdas
Norden - Nordic Culture Point
Arts Promotion Centre Finland

IIRIS BLOG

Photo: Sara Nurminen                                        Photo editing: Annika Saloranta