This September, Sadler’s Wells’ Peacock Theatre welcomes Copenhagen Collective with The Genesis (3–6 September, 7.30pm), a breathtaking celebration of human connection and world-class acrobatics.
Fresh from its UK premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of The Danish Showcase, The Genesis brings together 16 international artists from across the globe — including Denmark, Australia, Peru, Canada, Uruguay, Chile, Portugal, USA, Germany, Ireland, France, and the UK — in a show that is as uplifting as it is visually spectacular.
A Global Gathering of Strength and Storytelling
At its heart, The Genesis is about the power of collaboration. Through daring feats of balance, flight, and strength, the performers create a living landscape of trust, conflict, and resolution. The work is not just about physical spectacle — it is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to rely on one another, celebrating difference as strength and interdependence as resilience.
“Bodies meeting become the living proof of the strength of human connection,” says the company, and it is this belief that drives the hour-long journey.
Acrobatic Theatre Reimagined
Performed on a stage transformed by ethereal lighting design from Stefan Goldbaum Tarabini and an original score by composer Leif Jordansson, The Genesis shifts seamlessly between the atmosphere of a cathedral and the pulsing energy of nightlife. The soundtrack, blending classical violin and piano with jazz, blues, and club-inspired beats, envelops the audience in a world both mystical and deeply human.
From stacked towers of performers to gravity-defying tumbles, the show layers storytelling with jaw-dropping physical artistry, drawing audiences of all ages into a world where cooperation triumphs over division.
From Copenhagen to the World
The Genesis premiered at Baltoppen LIVE in Copenhagen in 2024 and has already toured internationally to acclaim, with appearances at Festival Mueca (Spain), Stora Teatern (Sweden), Festival Montréal Complètement Cirque (Canada), and Riga Cirks (Latvia). London now has its chance to witness this extraordinary company as they continue their journey across Europe and beyond.
An Experience for All Generations
Moving, joyous, and filled with awe-inspiring physicality, The Genesis is suitable for audiences aged 6 and up, making it an inspiring evening for families as well as theatre lovers seeking a fresh take on contemporary circus.
📍 Copenhagen Collective: The Genesis
Peacock Theatre, London
Wednesday 3 – Saturday 6 September 2025, 7.30pm
Press Night: Wednesday 3 September
⏱ Running Time: 60 minutes
👤 Age Recommendation: 6+ (contains strobe lighting and haze)
For tickets and further information, visit: thegenesis.dk