SísifosUpArte

Sísifos is a contemporary circus show by the UpArte company, in which fourteen outstanding acrobats explore the futility of human effort.

This work by UpArte is the Murcia-based company's most ambitious yet. Inspired by the myth of Sisyphus and Albert Camus's reinterpretation of it. The work reflects the inevitable clash with the walls that we come up against, both physical and symbolic. A metaphor of the meaning – or meaninglessness – of existence, the visual poetry of contemporary circus combined with complex and daring technique as its core forms of expression.

UpArte is a contemporary circus company founded in 2012 in Murcia, Spain. They have since the outset stood out for creating shows that combine high-level acrobatic skills with a contemporary and aesthetic focus. Over the course of their history they have successfully established themselves as one of the most intriguing up-and-coming companies on the contemporary circus scene in Spain. Their works showcase the precision and complexity of their numbers, always characterised by a minimalist approach, shorn of costume elements or elaborate stage sets.

Artistic concept: Guimel Martín. Image dramaturgy: Concha Esteve. Acrobatic technical direction: Andrés Somoza. Acrobats: Alessio Martelli, Bárbara Vidal, Blanca Canela, Fernando Melki, Gisela Segatti, Guimelh Martín, Guillem Fluixà, Guim Fabré, Hannah Runschke, Jose Matencio, Nicolò Marzoli, Rosa Schmid, Sofía Acosta, Yifat Rosenblat. Music, sound design: Martin Quiñonero. Lighting design: Pedro Bermejo. Tour lighting technician: Emilio Manzano. Co-production, distribution: Nacho Vilar Producciones. Production: UpArte Cía.