Go to JKU Homepage
The Circus of Knowledge
What's that?

Institutes, schools, other departments, and programs create their own web content and menus.

To help you better navigate the site, see here where you are at the moment.

Fascination Sharks

Part 3 of the popular series of interactive dance performances based on Michael Stavarič and Michèle Ganser's latest book (in stores beginning February 28)

A joint production by Christine Maria Krenn (HELIX projects, opens an external URL in a new window) & the JKU Circus of Knowledge)

A dance theater performance for all ages.

Haie gezeichnet ©Michèle Ganser

Once again, director and choreographer Christine Maria Krenn (HELIX projects) will take the audience on a mesmerizing adventure, this time following in the footsteps of sharks, which are as feared as they are misunderstood.

Lizzy and Jonny, the two main characters in "The Octopus" and "The Jellyfish", have some fascinating questions they want answered: Is it true that sharks can fly? Why do they never, ever eat shark fin soup? What do cows have to do with sharks, and what is a revolver jaw? Is it true that the chances of a shark attack is 1 in 11.5 million, and that a Greenland shark's heart beats only once every 10 seconds?

Join us again as we take a fearless, but mindful, plunge into the depths of the ocean and enjoy a performance featuring a touch of humor, animated images, and fascinating stories.

Choreographer, director, participant   
Christine Maria Krenn (HELIX projects)
Music                                          
Martina Kneidinger al. Mintha
Sound                                               
Julius Zwirtmayr
Script/Performers                       
Christian Scharrer, Christine Maria Krenn
Lighting, Animation                     
Andreas Berhmani
Illustrations                                
Michèle Ganser
Sharks                                                 
Roger Titley

Dates & Times

Performances for School Classes

  • Monday, June 24, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Friday, June 28, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Monday, July 1, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Additional performance, if required ( by request):
    Thursday, July 4, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Sign Up

Performances Open to the Public