Kejos Collective: Not So You | Circulations 2026

“Not So You” is a circus theatrical performance based on the techniques of modern clowning, where clown characters are created on the basis of personal predisposition, experience and character traits of individual actors.

The three characters — the artists — are trying to give a great, high-level-performance. However, something keeps going wrong. Their show is bogged down in a never-ending series of mistakes and mistakes. Gradually, the conflict between the needs and the real possibilities of realizing them and the tensions lurking beneath the surface of the assigned roles are revealed. Trying to meet high expectations, they encounter problems that concern not only artists but many other modern people.

“Nie Tak Ty” is a partially improvised series of clown etudes, circus tricks, choreography and live music. The performance in response to the reactions of the audience and with the passage of time is constantly changing. The basic means of expression here are emotions, movement, dance and circus tricks and music. The show touches on difficult topics and emotions. However, thanks to the techniques of modern clowning, he pulls unnecessary pathos and weight from them. Through actions based on mistakes and failures, she allows the viewer to see through them as in a mirror and help him look with tenderness at his own imperfections.

Duration: 40'/ Age: 12+/Language: Polish

“No Yes You” (“No Yes You”) is a circus theatrical performance based on contemporary clowning techniques, where the clown characters are built upon the actors' personal predispositions, experiences, and personality traits. A trio of characters — artists — attempts to put on a brilliant, top-tier show. However, something constantly goes wrong. Their performance gets bogged down in a relentless series of mistakes and blunders. Slowly, the conflict between their needs and the actual capacity to fulfill them comes to light, revealing the tensions simmering beneath the surface of their assigned roles. In an attempt to meet high expectations, they run into struggles faced not only by artists, but by many people in today's world. “Nie Tak Ty” is a partially improvised series of clowning routines, circus tricks, choreography, and live music. The show evolves continuously over time and in response to the audience's reactions. Emotions, movement, dance, circus skills, and music serve as the primary modes of expression. While the performance touches on difficult topics and heavy emotions, contemporary clowning strips away any unnecessary pathos or weight. Through actions rooted in mistakes and failures, it allows viewers to see themselves as if in a mirror, gently inviting them to embrace their own imperfections with tenderness. Duration: 40′ /age: 12+/language: Polish