Headspace

Headspace is the new project of Electric Circus. The project is the follow-up of the successful performances 'Dirk the homeless robot' and 'Mono the Monkey'. The installation consists of a number of large heads that can be put on like a big helmet. Each head harbours another spectacle to see Electric Circus uses their familiar technique: a combination of puppetry with mechanics and electronics, also called animatronics. After entering Headspace, a fully automatic and lifelike show begins. Inside the head it is calm. The sound of the outside world becomes muffled and the inside is sparsely illuminated. An optimal environment for concentration and intimacy. The cell phone cannot come in, the spectator is forced to watch with her or his own eyes.

Everything there to see is really present; no monitors, projections or recorded sounds are being used. The spectacles in the heads are described by the public as the first cartoon or animation that unfolds in real live, right 'here and now'. Some reactions are: incredible, confronting, disruptive and sometimes frightening.

The first presentation was in 2015 and after a lot of positive feedback, the project is now in full development. In 2016 Headspace will be ready to go on the road and give the public a new experience. Headspace provides room for new thoughts!

Headspace is created together with Rolf Meesters.