Kompani Giraff (Sweden) | FRATZ International
In “ABC”, the youngest audience members are invited into an amazing alphabet workshop, where two circus performers have been set the challenging task of working their way through all 29 letters of the Swedish alphabet in just 35 minutes.
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It marks the start of an imaginative and acrobatic circus journey through a boisterous alphabet. Wild capital letters stumble upwards, whilst princes and swans step out of their frames to lend a hand.
“ABC” is a dizzying journey through the alphabet, in which the letters eventually decide to dance a ballet high up in the clouds.
“ABC – The Painter’s Alphabet” is a great delight for very young audience members as well as for slightly older children and adults, whether or not they are familiar with the Latin alphabet.
This funny and imaginative circus and magic show surprises, makes you laugh and, in the process, sparks curiosity about the world of letters.
Kompani Giraff creates visual and unique circus performances rooted in poetic storytelling and a passion for magic in everyday life. Building on this foundation, the company explores the field of contemporary circus and creates interdisciplinary art.
Kompani Giraff’s productions are based on the perspectives of young people and a belief in children’s ability to engage with complex themes. The company explores the seriousness of play with an approach that is both respectful and curious. The artists are guided by the conviction that the circus, as an art form, has great potential to reach new audiences by overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers.
The company has its roots in the legendary variety show *Salong Giraff* in Stockholm at the turn of the millennium. Viktoria Dalborg, one of the creative minds behind the show, decided to carry on the legacy and founded Kompani Giraff. She was joined by the visionary magician Axel Adlercreutz and the fashion designer Sus Soddu.
Together with their hand-picked ensemble, the three artistic directors create productions with a distinctive flair combining visual elegance, fluid magic and intelligent choreography.
Kompani Giraff stages around 150 performances a year. Internationally, the company has performed in China, America, France, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania and Malta.
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Dates
October 2026
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