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Step into the strange, the surreal, and the spectacular. Winter, by the French company My!Laika, is a firecracker of a performance that shatters expectations and rewrites the rules of circus theatre. Part apocalyptic fever dream, part poetic rebellion, Winter might just be the most glorious tribute to absurdity ever staged.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The group, having long given up on making sense of reality, created a universe of their own\u2014a chaotic, crumbling world where nothing is linear and everything means something. Or nothing. You\u2019ll get four chances to step into their wild imagination during Carnaval Sztukmistrz\u00f3w 2025, taking place July 24\u201327 in Lublin.<\/p>\n

What to Expect?
\nTacky illusions, pseudo-philosophical monologues, and delightfully pointless circus tricks\u2026 What may seem silly on the surface turns out to be the heart of Winter\u2019s brilliance. Drawing from literature, film, and music, My!Laika delivers a performance that gleefully evades structure, logic, and traditional form.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be fooled by the chaos\u2014behind the absurdity lies astonishing mastery of the new circus arts. It\u2019s no wonder The Guardian hailed the show as \u201cfiery and punk\u201d, calling the troupe \u201ca true phenomenon\u2014versatile performers with not only circus chops but serious musical talent.\u201dT<\/p>\n

he result? A spectacle brimming with enigmatic figures, delicate circus \u00e9tudes, and tangled storylines. Beneath the whimsy lies a meditation on mortality, fleeting joy, and the quiet despair of characters grappling with a world far beyond their control.<\/p>\n

The Story Begins\u2026 in the Dust of an Old Museum
\nFrom the shadows of a forgotten museum emerges a series of strange characters, fragmented storylines, and tender circus vignettes. Beneath the madness lies a quiet reflection on death, fleeting joy, and the sense of helplessness in the face of a world spinning out of control.<\/p>\n

Can we escape the impasse? Winter doesn\u2019t answer directly. Instead, it invites us into a dreamlike search\u2014full of music, juggling, acrobatics, object manipulation, and wild theatrical invention.<\/p>\n

Watch the teaser<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

About My!Laika<\/h2>\n

Formed in 2009, My!Laika is a trailblazing collective working at the intersection of movement, music, and visual theatre. Their creations are born from unlikely associations and grounded in theatre that intentionally avoids easy narratives and tidy resolutions.<\/p>\n

They made their debut with Popcorn Machine, awarded at the Jeunes Talents Cirque Festival (2010), and gained further acclaim through their self-produced tent, Side Kunst-Cirque, which gave rise to shows like Dekal\u00e9, Stupid Palace, Laerte, and Radio Tagad\u00e0. Their 2022 production Winter continues their streak of genre-defying performances, while site-specific projects like Domoi and large-scale pieces like La Soir\u00e9e demonstrate the full range of their artistry\u2014including film production.<\/p>\n

Who else will perform?<\/h2>\n

With most of the programme held outdoors and free to the public, Carnaval Sztukmistrz\u00f3w brings high-quality performance art into the very heart of the city \u2014 making circus arts accessible and unforgettable. A few shows are ticketed and held under the big top or in theatres.<\/p>\n

The 2025 edition will feature performances from international stars such\u00a0as Gabriela Mu\u00f1oz<\/strong>, whose show Julieta is a tender, comical portrait of a woman navigating aging and memory.\u00a0 \u00a0Bursting with humour and zest for life, Julieta invites the audience into her tiny apartment \u2014 a space that becomes her entire universe. Through her daily rituals, we glimpse the stages of her life, watching her transform with tenderness and whimsy. The show draws inspiration from the real-life story of Mu\u00f1oz\u2019s great-aunt, adding an intimate, personal layer to an already enchanting performance.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned \u2014 more artist announcements are on the way!<\/p>\n

Ticket sales begin mid-May.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Carnaval Sztukmistrz\u00f3w<\/strong><\/p>\n

24\u201327 July 2025
\nLublin \u2013 Old Town & B\u0142onia near the Castle
\nAdmission to most events is free | | Selected performances ticketed<\/p>\n

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