Trapezi circus festival brings more than 80 new shows from 11 different countries to Reus

Reus (CNA) – Trapezi, the main circus fair of Catalonia, which takes place in Reus from the 8th to the 12th of May, is bringing more than 36 theater and circus companies, performing more than 80 shows. With 24 domestic proposals and 11 international ones, Trapezi is filling the streets and theatres of Reus this month with different shows and a great diversity of spectacles. The aim of the fair is to internationalize the Catalan circus factory and to promote meetings among all those involved in the event. The Catalan Government wants to turn Trapezi into a professional event and make it a tool for projecting Catalan circus troupes all over the world. Throughout this edition the organization is emphasizing innovative performances and new formats.

Trapezi aims to be a transversal festival in which different disciplines and techniques are brought together in performances on the streets and in theaters and circus tents around Reus, a city in southern Catalonia. 11 international proposals and 24 domestic ones are on offer; the majority of them are free and suitable for all audiences.

The main values of the 2014 festival are including its emphasis on new artists and new performances. Festival leaders want to increase experimentation and new formats and shows. On the other hand, there will be activities for professionals such as a meeting of national and international circus programmers, circus companies and possible buyers and funders organized by the Association of Circus Professionals of Catalonia. The meeting will be on the 11^th of May and will include the presentation of a new website called “catcirc.cat” and a sample of artistic performances.

Thanks to Trapezi, the city of Reus will be the capital of the circus world for four days as well as an artistic showcase for Catalonia.