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"The Escape Act: A Holocaust Memoir" is a touring one-woman show based on the life of Irene Danner. A Jewish acrobat, Irene witnessed the rise of the Nazi Party as a teenager and survived the Holocaust hiding at a German circus.
In this feat of dynamic physical storytelling, using puppetry, aerial acrobatics & rare archival footage, Stav Meishar, a grandchild of Holocaust survivors, charts Irene's life from youth to epic escape, and the budding of a new circus family. Blending past and present through the intertwining voices of storyteller and heroine; this stirring work is a powerful reminder of the positive impact courageous acts can have for generations to come. Full tour pack available here. |
"An extraordinary work of dramatic story telling, Told with enormous wit and charm... If this performance comes to a space near you, I urge you to go see it." |
"Wonderful, brave theatre, a fascinating and moving telling of a powerful story.... Circus like I have never seen it before!" |
"A truly unique way of telling a heart-breaking Holocaust story... A strikingly beautiful piece of acrobatic theatre..." |
The Escape Act is more than just a show.
It is an academic, artistic and educational project on Circus Jews Under National Socialism, based on over seven years of intensive research spanning survivor testimonies, family interviews, archival digging and visits to museums, libraries and cemeteries.
This show can be booked as a stand-alone, or in combination with any of its education pieces.
It is an academic, artistic and educational project on Circus Jews Under National Socialism, based on over seven years of intensive research spanning survivor testimonies, family interviews, archival digging and visits to museums, libraries and cemeteries.
This show can be booked as a stand-alone, or in combination with any of its education pieces.
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