Performance & surprise : The Shuffle

A book entitled New Juggling Tricks written by Ellis Stanyon in 1901 refers to the stunt as “the shuffle”. This fundamental element of juggling is perhaps the most recognizable form of technique that everyone agrees is juggling. This show will explore new ways of juggling without ever doing anything but shuffle. Along the way, stories will be told about the nature of juggling itself, delving into the history, culture and philosophy surrounding the activity. The audience is invited to bring any questions they may have about juggling – they will have the opportunity to ask them during the show. Come and see this tribute to the stunt and to the very heart of juggling!

Jay Gilligan

Jay Gilligan has performed in 38 different countries, touring solo and collaborating with companies such as Spiegelworld, The Gandini Juggling Project, Cie Jérôme Thomas, Les 7 doigts de la main, Cirkus Cirkör, Cie Ea Eo, and Cirque du Soleil. He is the former head teacher of juggling at Dans och Cirkushögskolan in Stockholm (2000-2019), Sweden, and has published a book on contemporary juggling entitled “5 Catches”. His most recent work is the off-Broadway solo show “REFLEX”, which is his magnum opus, a tribute to a lifetime of juggling as an art. Jay also runs his own contemporary circus company in Stockholm, called Kapsel. For more information, please visit www.kapsel.se and www.reflexshow.com.