Gandini

A conjurer is not a juggler; he is an actor playing the part of a magician; an artist whose fingers have more need to move with deftness than with speed. Robert Houdin, Secrets of Conjuring and Magic, 1868

Juggling and Magic are like long lost sisters. So similar and yet so different. 

Drawing inspiration from the intricate connection between juggling and magic, Heka (The Egytpian Goddess of magic) transports audiences into a mesmerising realm where reality blurs with illusion. Heka transcends boundaries, inviting spectators on a journey where objects materialise and vanish, levitate, and transform before their eyes. Yet, beneath the surface lies a tantalising question: what is real and what is merely a trick of perception?

Infused with a captivating blend of humour and philosophy, Heka marks a departure for Gandini's renowned repertoire. Director Sean Gandini, whose artistic journey began in Havana half a century ago, revisits his magical roots in this hybrid performance.

Above it all it is a celebration of the silliness and absurdity of entertainment, a homage to the delights of the absurd. 


THE TEAM

Directors: Sean Gandini
Magic consultants: Kalle Nio, Yann Frisch
Levitations, props and philosophy: Sakari Männistö
Performers: Kate Boschetti, Sean Gandini, Tedros Girmaye, Kim Huynh, Sakari Männistö, Yu-Hsien Wu, Kati Ylä-Hokkala and Doreen Grossmann and Jose Triguero in alternance 
Costumes: Georgina Spencer
Lighting design: Guy Hoare
Soundtrack designed by: Andy Cowton
Technician: Guy Dickens
Images: Camilla Greenwell


PARTNERS

Residence: La Batoude, Beauvais (FR), La Garance, Cavaillon (FR), The Place, London (UK), The Point, Eastleigh (UK), 101 Outdoor Arts - National Centre for Arts in Public Space (UK)

Coproduction: Maison des Jonglages, Scène Conventionée (FR), Scène Nationale Orléans (FR)


PRACTICAL

Format: indoor
Duration: approx. 55 minutes
Touring party: 7 performers and 1 technician
Age guidance: all age groups
Ideal stage dimensions: 10m x 8m x 6m


PRESS

“They are confoundingly good” The Stage
 
“One Hek-uva good time” The Times
 
“The strange steals the show with irresistible allure!” Le Figaro
 
“Magic envelops pure dexterity with mysterious whimsy.” Libération


WRAP-AROUND ACTIVITIES

We have a wide range of workshops available on demand. Workshops are aimed at professional jugglers, performers, and those that are new to the art form. We also offer post-show discussions with the director of the company and the performers.
Get in touch with the team to discuss ideas.


UPCOMING DATES

All our upcoming dates are listed on the Tour dates page.