The Pile

A flexible circus performance about an unmanageable pile and the desire to break free.
Three unreasonably flexible circus performers navigate an unwieldy pile. They change shape, dissolve and reinvent themselves in startling formations. Through circus, humour and magic, The Pile tells the story of the contradiction of wanting to belong, and at the same time longing to break free.

Kompani Giraff invites young audiences to a work inspired by an absurdist and surrealist art tradition. Through spectacular, movement-based fabric sculptures, existential themes of growth, resistance and liberation are explored.

The performance is recommended for children from middle school and their adults.

The Pile premiered at – and is co-produced with – Dansens Hus.

Co creative artists: Thomas Parent, Victoria Baudry-McPherson,
Methinee Wongtrakoon / Simon Wiborn
Concept, set design and costume design: Sus Soddu
Directed by: Viktoria Dalborg
Composer: Hans Appelqvist
Lighting design: Sofie Gynning
Makeup design and headpieces: Emma Eastop
Magic consultant: Axel Adlercreutz
Technical producer, technical design: Stefan Karlström
Buffoon consultant: Maria Öller

Press quotes:
“… like all good performing arts, the work works for all ages. It is subtle and humorous, poetic and surreal in a charming and testing way – and not without its darkness.”

– Svenska Dagbladet

Premiere: 20 mars 2026
at Dansens Hus

Length: 45 min

Target audience: middle school / lower secondary school / family audience

Trailer:
https://vimeo.com/1184042120

Thanks to:

Swedish Arts Council, Riksteatern, Benny Andersson Foundation, Frihamnstorget

Co-produced with: