RACE HORSE COMPANY
Chevalier - Hobbyhorse Circus
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@racehorsecompany.fi
PAST PERFORMANCES
2025
13.3. Lintulaakson koulu, Espoo
2024
5.12. Mikkelän koulu, Espoo
4.12. Saunalahden koulu, Espoo
3.12. Mainingin koulu, Espoo
2.12. Nauriskasken koulu, Espoo
8.10. Kuitinmäen koulu, Espoo
7.10. Tiistilän koulu, Espoo
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
16.–17.3. Lasten Museofestarit, Espoo
13.2.–17.2. Circus i Stan, Stockholm, Sweden
16.1. Lahnuksen koulu, Espoo
12.1. Hansakallion koulu, Espoo
2023
7.12. Karamzinin koulu, Espoo
21.11. Sellosali, Espoo
16.11. Jalavapuiston koulu, Espoo
13.11. Vanttilan koulu, Espoo
7.–9.11. Tapanilan Sirkussali, Helsinki
3.–4.11. Stockholm Stadsteatern, Sweden
29.10. Kulttuuritalo Monio, Tuusula
3.8.–27.8. Edinburgh Fringe Festival, UK
22.4. Monikkosali, Nurmijärvi
18.3. Malmitalo, Helsinki
19.2. Hevosvoimia! -tapahtuma, Stoa, Helsinki
14.1. Kannusali, Espoo
2022
2.12. Nivan tupa, Rovaniemi
30.11. Kolarin lukio, Kolari
15.11.–25.11. Konserttikeskuksen koulukiertue, Kirkkonummi
1.10. Kouvolan teatteri
12.–16.9. Konserttikeskuksen koulukiertue, Lehmo, Outokumpu, Joensuu, Tohmajärvi, Liperi
5.–9.9. Tapanilan Sirkussali, Helsinki
12.8. Malmöfest, Malmö, Sweden
28.7. Lasten taidefestivaali Hippalot, Hämeenlinnan Teatteri
11.6. Hevoset Bastionissa -tapahtuma, Haminan Teatteri
9.6. Kymijoen Lohisoitto, Kotkan konserttitalo
28.5. Lasten lauantai, Sellosali, Espoo
10.3. Lumosali, Vantaa
16.2. Kulttuuritalo Martinus, Vantaa
2021
23.–24.11. Les Boreales, Le Sablier, France
7.–8.10. Stoa Cultural Center, Helsinki
1.–2.10. Järfalla, Sweden
17.9. OuDance, Oulun teatteri
3.9. Näkkäri, Salo
24.7. Sirkusfestivaali Pusu
2020
19.–23.2. Stoa Cultural Center, Helsinki
2.–4.2. Skidit – Children’s cruise
2019
7.–8.12. Aura Company, Turku
16.–17.11. Näyttämö, Joensuu
11.–13.10. Stoa Cultural Center, Helsinki
8.6. Kikatuslauantai, Kuopio City Theatre
3.–19.5. Cirko – Center for New Circus, Helsinki (PREMIERE)
