FOOD
Michael Zandl
CREATION 2025
FOOD (working title) will be an engaging circus performance that explores the effects of human consumption on our environment and society.
FOOD marks the fourth full-length circus creation by Michael Zandl and is the second show as a ‘House Maker’ with Korzo Theater. For this performance, Michael will be stepping off the stage to make his directorial debut.
The performance will feature a collective of four circus artists who will explore the theme of relentless human consumption and its profound effects on our environment and society. This exploration will be brought to life through a blend of disciplines, including object manipulation, acrobatics, and illusion theater, all woven together with physical storytelling. FOOD promises to be a fresh and captivating circus performance, engaging audiences with its unique mixture of artistic elements and a subtle sense of humor.
concept/director: Michael Zandl
artists/co-authors: Fidel Rott, Hedvig Brodén, Jakob Vöckler & Karin Brodén
artistic advice: Dennis Molendijk
outside eye: Sara SguoQ, Ariane Oechsner & Arne Mannott
sound design: Victor Maillard
light design: Lisette van der Linden
stage design and effects: Michael Zandl & Philipp Dünnwald
production: Mirjam Zwanenburg (Korzo)
producer: Korzo
funded by: Federal Ministry Republic of Austria, Ministry of OC&W NL, City Den Haag
co-producers: Perplx, Winterfest Salzburg, Circuswerkplaats Dommelhof & CirkLabo
distribution: Klaartje Brouns (JE BURO)
residencies: Dynamo Workspace, De Warande, Circuswerkplaats Dommelhof, Lattude50, Tent Amsterdam & Red Sapata
Practical info
🔧 min 9x7x5m height
🗓️ J: arrival, build-up, show, breakdown
👥 7 persons - travel from BE & NL
⭐️ premiere:
NL: 26 september 2025 @ Cirque Mania #20 - Korzo - Den Haag, NL
BE: 10 oktober 2025 @ Vitrine PERPLX - Kortrijk, BE
