A female performer balances on a tall pole during a circus act, wearing a red costume with long red gloves, with an audience watching outdoors under a large white tent and surrounded by trees.

The Amazing Katleen

In this open-air production, Katleen takes us back to the “circus of yesteryear.” She breathes new life into forgotten handstand techniques with strength, elegance, and a playful twist. The Amazing Katleen is a tribute to the traditional circus, seen through the eyes of women and mothers. She showcases both the power and vulnerability of being human.


Amid the nostalgic charm of a classic act, she performs graceful handstands and balancing routines. Through a series of amusing mishaps, we see that even The Amazing Katleen is only human. Yet despite it all, she manages to live up to her name. A humorous and heartwarming homage to the old-fashioned circus—and to all mothers navigating life with balance and courage.

Credits and play: Katleen Ravoet

Coaches: Bram Dobbelaere and Aurélia Brailowsky

Dramaturgy: Aline Breucker

Costume: Brigitte Van De Wouwer

Scenography: Jordi Van Rompuy en Davide Salodini

Coproduction: Circ'Uit, Cirklabo

Thanks to Circuscentrum, Mira Miro, Vlaamse Overheid

Details

Type: street theatre. Outdoors or in a tent. Indoors also possible.

All ages

40 minutes

Up to 2x per day, with at least 2 hours in between.

Conditions

Minimum 7m x 7m

Flat, dry, and solid floor

TECHNICAL RIDER
  • A woman performing a handstand on top of a small ladder balanced on a table, with her legs extended in a split position.
  • A woman performing a handstand on a small platform with a person observing nearby
  • A woman is balancing on her hands on a small platform while a man swings a hula hoop next to her in front of a crowd of onlookers.
  • A woman performing a handstand on a raised platform in front of a black curtain, holding a bow and arrow, dressed in red and pink athletic wear.
  • A woman dressed in a red costume holding a white bowl elevated. She is performing on stage with a dark background and other stage props visible, including a man watching her and some wooden stands.
  • A female acrobat performing a handstand on stacked tables in a circus tent with blue curtains and red carpeted stage.
  • Performer in red costume and long red gloves inside a circus ring, pointing toward the camera with a smile, in front of a blue velvet curtain with gold trim.