RACE HORSE COMPANY
Chevalier - Hobbyhorse Circus

– ON TOUR –

Chevalier - Hobbyhorse Circus is an irresistibly charming homage to the magnificent horses of circus and the silent movie era. Drawing inspiration from the history of traditional horse circuses, Kalle Lehto's ringmaster performs acrobatics, juggling and balancing with an amazing cast of hobby horses.

As the horses take center stage on the small manege, part of the ringmaster's story is told in short silent movies accompanied by old time silent movie music. Kalle's playful work with the hobby horses, natural comedic sense and the fluid movement of a breakdancer bring the magic of circus alive - completed by Sami Tammela's genius music and traditional circus soundscapes with electronic elements.

Chevalier is the 3rd part of Kalle Lehto's trilogy of circus shows for children - following the highly popular "Around - Ympäri ämpäri" and "Circles - Kommellusten kabaree".

INFORMATION

Director / Script / Artist Kalle Lehto Sound design Sami Tammela Lighting design Eero Alava Video design Christoffer Collina & Kalle Lehto Production Race Horse Company In collaboration Cirko – Center for new circus Premiere 3.5.2019 Cirko - Center for New Circus, Helsinki

Duration 40 min // Suitable for Families & children of 4+ years old

Suitable for Cultural centers, theatres & school tours // Stage requirements 7m width x 7m depth x 3,5m height // Shows per day 1–3

Workshops and artist-meetings are possible. Regarding school tours, we can bring our own sound and light equipment

Contact: info@rhc.fi

PAST PERFORMANCES

2026

5.6. Sirkusfestivaali Ämmä, Suomussalmi, Finland
26.5. Chuncheon Mime Festival, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
12.5. Louhisali, Espoo, Finland
29.4. Alberga skola, Espoo, Finland
17.3. Viherlaakson koulu, Espoo, Finland
24.2. Friisilän koulu, Espoo, Finland
23.2 Hansakallion koulu, Espoo, Finland
18.-19.2. The Lowry, Saldford, UK
17.2. Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead, UK
15.2. Jackons Lane, London, UK
9.2. Kirkkojärvenkoulu, espoo, Finland

2025

15.12. Postipuiston koulu, Espoo, Finland
10.-23.10. Hooam stage, Soul, South Korea
5.9. Niipperin koulu, Espoo, Finland
13.3. Lintulaakson koulu, Espoo, Finland

2024

5.12. Mikkelän koulu, Espoo, Finland
4.12. Saunalahden koulu, Espoo, Finland
3.12. Mainingin koulu, Espoo, Finland
2.12. Nauriskasken koulu, Espoo, Finland
8.10. Kuitinmäen koulu, Espoo, Finland
7.10. Tiistilän koulu, Espoo, Finland
24.–25.8. BOing! -festival, Canterbury, UK
27.–28.4. JONK! Performing Arts, Jönköping, Sweden
26.4. JONK! Performing Arts, Björköby, Sweden
25.4. JONK! Performing Arts, Aneby, Sweden
7.–8.4. Tapanilan Sirkussali, Helsinki, Finland
16.–17.3. Lasten Museofestarit, Espoo, Finland
13.2.–17.2. Circus i Stan, Stockholm, Sweden
16.1. Lahnuksen koulu, Espoo, Finland
12.1. Hansakallion koulu, Espoo, Finland

2023

7.12. Karamzinin koulu, Espoo, Finland
21.11. Sellosali, Espoo, Finland
16.11. Jalavapuiston koulu, Espoo, Finland
13.11. Vanttilan koulu, Espoo, Finland
7.–9.11. Tapanilan Sirkussali, Helsinki, Finland
3.–4.11. Stockholm Stadsteatern, Sweden
29.10. Kulttuuritalo Monio, Tuusula, Finland
3.8.–27.8. Edinburgh Fringe Festival, UK
22.4. Monikkosali, Nurmijärvi, Finland
18.3. Malmitalo, Helsinki, Finland
19.2. Hevosvoimia! -tapahtuma, Stoa, Helsinki, Finland
14.1. Kannusali, Espoo, Finland

2022

2.12. Nivan tupa, Rovaniemi, Finland
30.11. Kolarin lukio, Kolari, Finland
15.11.–25.11. Konserttikeskuksen koulukiertue, Kirkkonummi, Finland
1.10. Kouvolan teatteri, Finland
12.–16.9. Konserttikeskuksen koulukiertue, Lehmo, Outokumpu, Joensuu, Tohmajärvi, Liperi, Finland
5.–9.9. Tapanilan Sirkussali, Helsinki, Finland
12.8. Malmöfest, Malmö, Sweden
28.7. Lasten taidefestivaali Hippalot, Hämeenlinnan Teatteri, Finland
11.6. Hevoset Bastionissa -tapahtuma, Haminan Teatteri, Finland
9.6. Kymijoen Lohisoitto, Kotkan konserttitalo, Finland
28.5. Lasten lauantai, Sellosali, Espoo, Finland
10.3. Lumosali, Vantaa, Finland
16.2. Kulttuuritalo Martinus, Vantaa, Finland

2021 

23.–24.11. Les Boreales, Le Sablier, France
7.–8.10. Stoa, Helsinki, Finland
1.–2.10. Järfalla, Sweden
17.9. OuDance, Oulun teatteri, Finland
3.9. Näkkäri, Salo, Finland
24.7. Sirkusfestivaali Pusu, Finland

2020 

19.–23.2. Stoa, Helsinki, Finland
2.–4.2. Skidit - Children's cruise, Finland - Sweden

2019

7.–8.12. Aura Company, Turku, Finland
16.–17.11. Näyttämö, Joensuu, Finland
11.–13.10. Stoa, Helsinki, Finland
8.6. Kikatuslauantai, Kuopion kaupunginteatteri, Finland
3.–19.5. Cirko - Uuden sirkuksen keskus, Helsinki, Finland (PREMIERE)

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