Grasshoppers is a reproduction of the resilience and vulnerability of nature and the role that we as humans play in it. The 'living' green in this world has to endure a lot. With a turf in the lead, Flemish company Circus Katoen is looking for a playful way to visualise this process.

Grass is a living material and recognisable to everyone. On the one hand very vulnerable and on the other hand it can really take a few knocks. In Grasshoppers Circus Katoen removes a piece of green from its natural habitat and brings it above ground level using trestles, planks, rope and their bodies. The audience follows the artists transforming the grass into an object that is literally mobilised, manipulated and controlled. A portion of nature ends up in unnatural situations, a specialty of mankind.

This performances is by one of three companies from Flanders who are making a special appearance at Kensington and Chelsea Festival in conjunction with Circuscentrum, the sector organisation for the development of circus in Flanders and Dutch-speaking Brussels.

Main programme event. Suitable for all ages. This is a free show so no tickets are required. There will be other performances taking place in the same location, with shows in this location running from 1pm onwards.

Website times are regularly updated in case of rain. Please do check back if unsure whether these outdoor performances are taking place. See you at Kensington Memorial Park!
Saturday 12 August
Grasshoppers by Circus Katoen 1pm
Lungs of Our City by 2FacedDance 2pm
Black Victorians by Jeanefer Jean-Charles 3pm
Grasshoppers by Circus Katoen 3.30pm
Lungs of Our City by 2FacedDance 4.15pm
Black Victorians by Jeanefer Jean-Charles 5pm

Sunday 13 August
Grasshoppers by Circus Katoen 1pm
Lungs of Our City by 2FacedDance 2pm
Tape That by Hands Down Circus 3pm
Grasshoppers by Circus Katoen 3.30pm
Lungs of Our City by 2FacedDance 4.15pm
Tape That by Hands Down Circus 5pm

Do check the website and social media on the day of performance for updated times as the weather may mean the schedule has to change. This location has public toilets. Bring sun cream and/or a coat. Please use public transport if possible rather than driving, take picnic plastic home to recycle and bring refillable drinking flasks.