2026 sees one of Canada’s most exciting contemporary circus companies, Machine De Cirque, make their Chamäleon debut with one of their most ambitious works, Kintsugi.

Kintsugi
© Emmanuel Burriel
Kintsugi
© Emmanuel Burriel
Kintsugi
© Virgile Sabouraud

Drawing inspiration from the Japanese art of kintsugi, in which broken ceramics are repaired with gold to emphasise how we are made stronger and more beautiful by our damage, the show stretches the boundaries of circus storytelling.

An ensemble of nine brilliant acrobats gathers at a purgatory-like bus stop, all trying to leave something behind but unsure of where to go next. Over the course of a day and a night, they must find a way forward together, unpacking the complexities of their individual histories before collectively meeting a new dawn.

Set in a dreamlike landscape that flits between past and present, a myriad of circus disciplines interact, showcasing both individual brilliance and collective innovation. Haunting, playful, ethereal and ultimately deeply uplifting, this is a show to reinforce your sense of wonder in an oftentimes difficult world.

Age recommendation: 12+

Language: none

Duration: 110 Minutes including one intermission

Runtime: Tue, 18/08/2026 to Sun, 17/01/2027

Produced by Machine de Cirque

Supported by Chamäleon Berlin

Artistic Direction: Vincent Dubé

Stage Director: Olivier Lépine

Performers: Maude Arseneault, Emilia Dawiec, Damien Descloux, Raphaël Dubé, Clémence De Luca, Évelyne Paquin-Lanthier, Naomie Vogt Roby, Francis-Olivier Girard, Marie-France Huet

Technical Direction (Creation): Patrick Paquet

Costume Design: Sébastien Dionne

Set Design: Julie Lévesque

Original Music: Josué Beaucage

Lighting Design: Olivier Lépine

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