Sono Io?
What could be more rewarding for an older circus artist than listening to recordings of audience applause from their performances in days gone by? Danny Ronaldo indulges himself from the comfort of his bathtub, set center-stage in his circus ring - that is, until his son Pepijn returns.
In „Sono Io?“ („Is it me?“), the worlds of different generations collide. The performance explores themes of legacy—particularly how one might follow in a father's footsteps without feeling overshadowed. Ultimately, it's also a story of togetherness and reunion. It is a seemingly ordinary family tale, yet one that unfolds uniquely within the circus tent of father-and-son duo, Danny and Pepijn Ronaldo.
Circus Ronaldo previously performed at cirqu’ in 2019 with their production „Fidelis Fortibus“. In that piece, Danny Ronaldo—who leads the Belgian circus in its sixth generation—took center stage alone, accompanied only by the presence of his long-gone ancestors.
Concept, Direction & Performance Danny Ronaldo, Pepijn Ronaldo Creation Danny Ronaldo, Pepijn Ronaldo, Seppe Verbist Technical Support Flor Huybens, Brechje De Ruysscher Final Direction Frank Van Laecke Coaching Steven Luca, Walter Janssens Sound Seppe Verbist Lighting (Tent) Frank Van Laecke, Dominique Pollet Lighting (Theater) Dominique Pollet Music David Van Keer, Birger Embrechts, Seppe Verbist, Pjotr Iljitsch Tschaikowsky Studio Music Recording Pedro Pozos, Cedric Murrath, Stefan Wellens, Harmen Goossens, Floris De Smet, Birger Embrechts, Jasper De Roeck, Corneel Didier, Seppe Verbist, Tom Lambrechts, Thomas Van Hees Costume Design Dotje Demuynck Set & Prop Danny Ronaldo, Erik Van den Broeck, Seppe Verbist, Marjolijn Midori, Nanosh Ronaldo, David Ronaldo, Johanna Daenen, Pepijn Ronaldo Management Lesley Verbeeck Communication Frauke Verreyde Tournee Frans Brood Productions / Inti Baguet
Production Circus Ronaldo / Circus van Vlanderen vzw Co-production Théatre Firmin Gémier - La Piscine – Pôle national des arts du cirque, Châtenay-Malabry; Theater op de Markt – Dommelhof, Provincie Limburg; Miramiro, Gent
Q&A session with Danny Ronaldo in the Remise of Forum Schlossplatz | Sat, June 21 | 4:00 PM
