How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts about 30 minutes and is without words.

For what age is the piece suitable?

The performance is recommended for ages 7 and up.

Where does the event take place?

At the cultural center Tollhaus in Karlsruhe, Alter Schlachthof 35, 76131 Karlsruhe.

What is the entry fee?

The ticket price is 18.50 euros.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the events at Tollhaus are on the ground floor and barrier-free accessible; barrier-free toilets are available.

Are there parking options nearby?

There are a limited number of parking spaces directly at Tollhaus and on the grounds of the Old Slaughterhouse. Additionally, the Messeplatz can often be used.

KNOT ON HANDS unleashes poetic circus art at TOLLHAUS Karlsruhe

Name: KNOT ON HANDS (NL/DE/BE)
Start: 2026-09-24T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-24T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Kulturzentrum Tollhaus

When balance becomes poetry: KNOT ON HANDS at TOLLHAUS

With KNOT ON HANDS (NL/DE/BE), an evening is coming to Karlsruhe on September 24, 2026, that places the language of the body above any verbal trace. The three artists Britt Timmermans, Mario Kunzi, and Tijs Bastiaens shape an intense stage experience from partner acrobatics, transforming trust, weight, and movement into vibrant images.

A trio that rethinks gravity

The formation was established in 2017 at the circus school Codarts in Rotterdam and has sought an organic, precise form of contemporary circus from the very beginning. In Brace for Impact, this handwriting condenses into a concentrated exploration of balance, counterweight, and the silent drama that arises when one body fully places itself in the hands of another. The power of this production lies precisely in this: it feels immediate, physical, silent, and at the same time electrifying.

Movement as dramaturgy

The performance lasts 30 minutes, is wordless, and is suitable for ages 7 and up. This reduction opens the view for the actual art: the clean dramaturgy of movement, the interplay of stability and risk, of closeness and distance. The stage set remains the body itself. Every lift, every shift, every catch creates a theatrical atmosphere that is hard to surpass in concentration.

Karlsruhe experiences contemporary circus in concentrated form

As part of the ATOLL Festival, KNOT ON HANDS fits into a series that presents contemporary circus as a serious performing art. The organic language of movement, high physical precision, and clear composition make the evening an experience for the audience, who appreciates dance, acrobatics, and performative art alike. Those who watch here do not experience a circus act in the classical sense, but a finely tuned partnership on an open stage.

Conclusion

KNOT ON HANDS promises an evening full of body tension, trust, and aesthetic clarity at TOLLHAUS. This work touches not through volume, but through precision, courage, and the fragile beauty of shared balance. Anyone who wants to experience contemporary circus live should mark this date firmly.