Knot

Physically exhilarating and touchingly poignant, Knot is the internationally acclaimed debut circus and dance work by Nikki & JD. Nikki & JD use hand-to-hand circus skills to tell the tale of an impossible choice: how can we be honest with ourselves without hurting those we love? Knot is a finely crafted theatrical journey through the struggles of commitment.

Knot was winner of the 2019 Jacksons Lane and Total Theatre Award for Circus and a 2019 Herald Angel at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Created in collaboration with award-winning choreographer Ben Duke of Lost Dog Dance Company, Knot is a very modern affair told with delicate sensitivity through breath-taking acrobatics and heart wrenching dance.

Running times: 35min or 55min

Performed in English or in French

Reviews

“This is great work, sophisticated, sexy and yearning.”

— Lyn Gardner

“Brutally honest and highly personal”

— Herald Scotland ★★★★★

“Is there a word for the love an audience can feel towards two circus performers? If not, there ought to be.”

— The List ★★★★

Trailers

Directors: Rosamond Martin, Nikki Rummer, Jean-Daniel Broussé

Performers: Nikki Rummer, Jean-Daniel Broussé

Choreography mentor: Ellis Saul

Movement mentor: Pippa Duke, Martin Corri

Mentor: Ben Duke

Lighting Designer: Will Ingham

Photographer: Fabio Affuso

Costume Designer: Oliver Garcia

Original music: Tim Lenkiewicz

Co-Producer: Jacksons Lane

Credits

Jacksons Lane and Total Theatre Award for Circus, 2019

Herald Angel, 2019

Awards

Practical Information

Set-up: Indoor
Running time: 55 minutes or 35 minutes
Touring party: 3 or 4
Minimum tech requirement: 4,5m deep x 7m wide x 4,5m high
Exists in English and French

Participation and Engagement Activities

Nikki & JD have a wide range of workshops available on demand. Workshops are aimed at professional performers, and those that are new to the art form.

They also offer post show discussions with the director of the company and the performers. Get in touch with axel@splitsecond.org.uk to find out more.