Kimiko is a poetic circus show that tells the tale of self discovery and reconciling generational trauma. Using a modern perspective on traditional Japanese arts, Kimiko explores the history of Japanese-Canadians and the relatable journey of discovering one’s cultural roots…
Story telling, balancing objects, dancing, and sword swallowing are all woven together into a rich live performance that is more than entertaining, it is healing. Suitable for all ages, Kimiko is a visual feast full of beauty and surprises.
Audio Described Performance: Saturday,June 24th at 4:30 pm
Fringe Review: Kimiko – Brian Carroll, Apartment 613
I made an origami crane! Well, Kimiko helped. Helped a lot.
About as sweet a show as can be found at the Fringe, this visual dessert of Japanese circus performance, is part history lesson, part self-discovery tale and all the feels. Dance, puppetry, juggling, sword swallowing and a kimono lesson.
Well balanced and a visual feast, this will appease all ages, especially those single digiters (very vocal on this night).
And most will go home with a crane. No wonder it is selling out.
– hipCRANK