VIDEO: Circolombia's ACELERE Comes to Chicago Shakespeare

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces a special theatrical event from celebrated Colombia circus troupe Circolombia's Acéléré, presented for a limited engagement in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, October 23-November 4, 2018.

Packed with explosive power and raw skill, the high-energy spectacle features jaw-dropping circus feats from aerialists, acrobats, and contortionists-interwoven with the troupe's signature live music and dance performances, spanning genres from hip-hop and electro cumbia to drum and bass. Straight from an acclaimed run on the Thames' South Bank under the iconic London Eye and a sell-out engagement at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Acéléré makes its North American debut as the culminating event of the second annual Destinos - Chicago International Latino Theater Festival.

Acéléré is a "non-stop circus party," according to UK's The Stage. TimeOut London called it "an adrenaline-fuelled mix of strength, skill and daring... a great night out." The Scotsman praises the show's "high-flying acrobatics that make you gasp out loud...This is the circus performance that shows others how it's done. Go."

Direct from the Chicago Sister City of Bogotá, Colombia, Circolombia is no ordinary circus troupe. Taking inspiration from Colombia's diverse communities, the majority of the company is comprised of top graduates from the country's national circus school.

Circolombia's Acéléré culminates this year's Destinos - Chicago International Latino Theater Festival (September 20 - November 4), spearheaded by the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA). CLATA was created in 2016 by Executive Director Myrna Salazar and a consortium of Chicago cultural institutions, led by the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA), International Latino Cultural Center (ILCC), and the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA). CLATA aims to celebrate and amplify the voices of Latino theater artists in Chicago. Throughout October 2018, Destinos (translated as destinies, destinations, or fate) will feature works by local Chicago Latino theater companies alongside International Artists. The presentation of Acéléré marks the second year that Chicago Shakespeare has participated in the Chicago International Latino Theater Festival.

For more information, visit www.chicagoshakes.com/circolombia.

Circolombia's Acéléré is presented in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, October 23-November 4, 2018. Single tickets ($30-$45) will be on sale later this summer. Special discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, as well as CST for $20 tickets for patrons under 35. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Box Office at 312.595.5600 or visit the Theater's website at www.chicagoshakes.com.

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