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NOFIT STATeWe celebrate the contradictions within ourselves and our work. We create beautiful carnage and organised anarchy. We endeavour to be seriously exciting and classically fresh.

NoFit State was founded in 1986 by five friends. During a politically charged time, in a recession, and as a creative reaction to the world around them, the circus was born.

Contemporary circus combines live music, dance, stage design, text, and film with traditional circus skills. It is rooted in the travelling community who turn up, pitch a tent, drum up an audience, and then leave with only flattened grass and a memory to show they were ever here. The circus are the strangers who live amongst us – and if we run away to join them we are throwing off our inhibitions, our conventions, the rules of settled society. We are taking to the road knowing that there is no destination – only a journey.

Today, NoFit State is the UK’s leading large-scale contemporary circus company, producing professional touring productions and a wide variety of community, training and education projects for people of all ages.

Over the last five years NoFit State’s touring productions have visited 15 different countries, played to audiences of over 250,000, have been critically acclaimed and won numerous prestigious international arts awards.

In 2010, NoFit State Circus was approached by the 9 members of ZEPA (European Zone Artistic Projects) to become their UK associate company and was commissioned to develop a large-scale performance. NoFit State created Barricade, which reflects the company’s journey through this Artistic Zone and is inspired by the territories of the nine different partners.

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ational Theatre

BARRICADeSpectacular circus, spine-tingling aerial, stunning imagery, thrilling live music and theatrical chaos in celebration of the mighty human effort required to overcome our fear…

Two trucks block the town square. They disgorge their contents of wires and tyres, creating an obstacle to normal paths and daily routines.

Suddenly, the wind is rising. People are constructing defences to protect themselves from the storm. They hurry to bring tyres, ladders and other objects in impossible volumes. The barricade they build, a spectacular aerial playground, sets the scene for a maelstrom of breathtaking circus. In this powerful story of separation and unity, acrobats, aerialists and tightrope walkers explore the mighty human effort required to overcome the walls, barriers and defenses we find or place in our path.

Barricade invokes a glorious spirit of resistance to empower its people to fight for freedom. A freedom of their own fear, doubt and suspicion.

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PReSS

“A kaleidoscope of stunning imagery and music, combined with death-defying stunts” Norwich Evening Post

“High-skilled acrobatic displays at dizzy heights, fire-charged theatre, comedy and a breathtaking spinning storm finale” North West Evening Mail

“The mood is apocalyptic, the show is a thrilling delight and a dazzling antidote to fiscal gloom” The Guardian

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COMPANYProduction CompanyCamille Beaumier Tour ManagerDuncan Milligan Production Manager

Artistic CompanyOrit Azaz Artistic DirectorAli Williams ProducerPeter Swaffer-Reynolds Musical DirectorMish Weaver Circus ChoreographerSean Donohoe Costume DesignerDan Potra DesignerLeif Le Page Lighting Design

Performing CompanyRobbie Burgess, Annabel Carberry, Alice Ellerby, Paul Evans, Tiago Fonseca, Emilie Guillaume, Sam Herault, Ron Phelan, Massi Rossetti, Felipe Salas

Technical CompanyHelen Fagelman, Saul Baum, Christian Schooneveldt-Reid, Simon Wall, Alan Burgess, Ruth Perry, Tony Jones, Hazel Bryan

ThanksTarn Aitken, John Aston, Sue Aston, Kate Bevan, Alice Brown, Jon Daniels, Matt Davies, Jon Emmerson, Justin Fellows, Ellis Grover, Steve Isherwood, Iolo Lavender, Dylan Leonard, Annette Loose, Emily Nicholl, Felicty O’Brien, Imogen Pettitt, Adrian Porter, Hugh Purves, Mark Robson, Jay Shewry, Nick Walker

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TeChNICAlThis technical rider contains all the necessary information for the show and company accommodation requirements. Due to the devised nature of this project, requirements are subject to change, but we will do our best to notify any changes as soon as possible. Please refer to separate production schedule for deliveries and collection times, and company working schedule (to be agreed closer to date).

“The company” refers to NoFit State Circus. “The organiser” refers to the booker, festival, theatre, etc that has arranged the performance.

 

PRODuCTION TeAM

Tour Manager Camille Beaumier +44 (0) 7790 526 708camille@nofitstate.com

Production ManagerDuncan Milligan +44 (0)7979 690 675duncan@nofitstate.com

Health and Safety OfficerTim Adam +44 (0) 7944 840 710tim@nofitstate.com

GeNeRAl INFORMATION

• ‘Barricade’ is an outdoor show, with live music, performed at dusk / night time for an audience of 3000 - 5000 people• Non-seated show with audience standing on both sides of the structure• Show length: 55 minutes + 20 minutes preshow• All sound and lighting equipment is supplied by the company• There are theatrical pyrotechnics and stage effects in the show, supplied by the company, and operated by trained and competent technicians• The company is responsible for the Health and Safety of its performers, technicians and safety of the audience with regards to activities undertaken by the company• The organiser is responsible for all public safety and security as well as the security on site outside of the company’s working hours. This includes overnight security.• Risk Assessment documentation will be supplied

SCheDule

Please refer to separate production schedule for details. The schedule below is a basic schedule to be confirmed on signature of the contract.

Day 1 Arrival of the company Day 2 Build, Focus Day 3 Training, dazzle checks Day 4 Sound check, rehearsals including dress rehearsal Day 5 Show Day 6 Take down Day 7 Departure

TeChNICAl RequIReMeNTS

Barricade is self-sufficient in terms of sound, lighting and band requirements. Below is the list of what we require from each venue.

When possible, we wish to borrow 150 used tyres (of all shapes and sizes) to be incorporated to our structure. These tyres will be borrowed for the duration of our stay and will need to be picked-up and returned by the organiser.

POweR

100KVA generator, or 3 phase power supply for the show. Location will be on individual site drawings. We will need a connection for 125A 5 pin C Form socket (see photos). Our 125A cable is 45 metres long. Power to be on site from day of arrival unless previously agreed otherwise.

• Fuel supply for Generator 400 litres maximum unless previously agreed otherwise• Enough cable traps to cover cables going through the audience when power source is pre-existing junction box• 32A 3 phase power supply within 100 metres of the company camping area if required

SITe

• Overall ‘footprint’ of the structure is 43.5 metres by 8 metres, with 2 sound and LX control towers either side, roughly 13 metres out (see diagrams)• 150 metres of pedestrian/police barriers to be discussed in line with stewarding level• Access to a lockable changing room with drinking water supply and toilets nearby • Site needs to be clean and free of obstacles and urban furniture• Site needs to be a hard, flat surface (can be grass with good drainage) with good access for 2 x18T trucks (9m and 8m + 7m trailer), with a height limit of 4 metres plus one 40T artic.• Site needs to support the weight of the two 18T trucks, shows structure and 40T artic.• If the site does not allow the use of stakes, provide 2 x 1T of ballast (concrete blocks or bulk sand bags) to be delivered and collected from site- see production schedule for details.• Nearby access to indoor rehearsal / meeting space (on Day 2 to 5). This can be discussed with us to find the most appropriate venue.• Overnight security from arrival of the company until departure of the lorries. The security schedule will be agreed alongside the company rehearsal and training schedule on signature of the contract.

   

AuDIeNCe

• Security and welfare of the public before, during and after the show is the responsibility of the organiser. This includes site lighting, pedestrian barriers and Heras fencing, stewards, access points, first aid, toilets and any relevant licences as regards the performances and residences, etc

• Street lighting (within 20 metres of the structure) to be switched off during dress rehearsal (evening of Day 3) and performance (Day 4)

• Road closure to be arranged when necessary

SPeCIAl eFFeCTS

The company will provide all technical equipment including sound, light and stage effects. The company will also provide the extinguishers required for the safety of the company within the fenced performance area.

PAT testing certifications for the lighting and sound equipment can be provided on request. All electrical equipment is protected by RCDs, and is earth bonded. All our rigging equipment is inspected before every performance by our own riggers and regularly logged and inspected by ABCAS - Industrial Rope Access (www.abcas.com)

The structure is built by competent riggers and technicians

in accordance with the original design and signed-off by the company production manager on completion of installation. It too is earth bonded.

SOuND

The company is responsible for it’s sound system and sound equipment in general and their installation. For noise control requirements please refer to schedule above. The organiser is responsible for requesting the appropriate authorisations and warning nearby residents of potential sound disturbances. The sound limit is to be agreed with the organiser according to current regulations and taking into account the surroundings of the performance site. A list of sound equipment is available on request. For extended presence of the company on site, the rehearsal and sound amplification schedule will be designed with the organiser.

All stage effects are operated by competent and qualified technicians in accordance to health and safety guidelines developed in consultation with the company Health and safety officer Tim Adam.

The pyrotechnics used in the performance are purchased in the country of the performances and operated in accordance to the manufacturer’s guidelines. The transportation and storage of performance pyrotechnics is carried out in accordance to European Safety regulations.

• ½ sec 9 metre gerbs• 12m mines• 2m smoke emitters• Red Bengal• Strobe Bengal• 7m drop waterfall• 20m comets• Hand Flares• Blowers (wind machines)• Confetti canons (biodegradable confetti)

COMPANY INFORMATION

Touring company:

• 1 Director• 3 Production team• 2 Riggers• 6 Technicians• 3 Crew• 15 Performers

VehICleS

In addition to the two lorries used as part of the set there will be 3 to 4 company vehicles parked on site and used for the transport of people and set (1 artic, 1 minibus and 2 cars). These vehicles will be removed during performances and will need to be parked nearby.

ACCOMMODATION

When provided by the organiser, we will need:

• 2 double rooms• 26 single rooms if possible or a mixture or single and twin rooms (maximum two people sharing)

lIVING SITe

If setting up a company site, we will require:

• A camping area of 50M x 50M, space for approximately 20 live-in vehicles and 15 tents (grassy / soft area required)• Standpipe / water supply within 100 metres of the company camping area

• A 30KVA generator or 32A 3 phase power supply within 100 metres of the company camping area• 24h access to toilets and showers for a company of 30 people• We will need 3 x 1100 rubbish bins, to be emptied at least once during our time on site• Heras fencing to secure the site

CATeRING

Warm, hearty and balanced meal for lunch and dinner for 30 people and breakfast at the accommodation. This includes dinner on the evening of arrival and breakfast on the morning of departure of the company. A list of specific diets and allergies will be provided before our arrival.

John St. Cardiff, CF10 5PEWales, UK+44 (0)29 2022 1330

Tour Manager: Camille Beaumier camille@nofitstate.comDirector: Orit Azaz orit@c-sense.uk.comProduction Manager: Duncan Milligan duncan@nofitstate.com

Barricade is a show created for the European Zone of Artistic Projects (ZEPA), a European network promoting the development of street-arts, supported by the European programme for cross-border cooperation INTERREG IV A France (Channel) England.

The nine ZEPA partners, « Barricade » co-commissioners, are Le Hangar / Pôle National Arts de la Rue et Cirque (Amiens), Atelier 231(Sotteville-lès-Rouen), Culture Commune (Bassin Minier du Pas-de-Calais), Le Fourneau (Brest), Zap Art (Brighton),

Southampton City Council, SeaChange Arts (Great Yarmouth), Hat Fair (Winchester) and Brighton Festival.