Promoters - NoFit State Circus

NOFIT STATEWe celebrate the contradictions within ourselves and our work. We createbeautiful carnage and organised anarchy. We endeavour to be seriouslyexciting and classically fresh.NoFit State was founded in 1986 by five friends. During a politically charged time, in arecession, 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 withtraditional 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 showthey were ever here. The circus are the strangers who live amongst us – and if we runaway to join them we are throwing off our inhibitions, our conventions, the rules of settledsociety. 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 andeducation projects for people of all ages.Over the last five years NoFit State’s touring productions have visited 15 differentcountries, played to audiences of over 250,000, have been critically acclaimed and wonnumerous prestigious international arts awards.In 2010, NoFit State Circus was approached by the 9 members of ZEPA (EuropeanZone Artistic Projects) to become their UK associate company and was commissionedto develop a large-scale performance. NoFit State created Barricade, which reflects thecompany’s journey through this Artistic Zone and is inspired by the territories of the ninedifferent partners.Photo: Ludovic Des Cognets, courtesy of the National Theatre

Photo: Ludovic Des Cognets, courtesy of the National Theatre

BarricadeSpectacular circus, spine-tingling aerial, stunning imagery, thrilling livemusic and theatrical chaos in celebration of the mighty human effortrequired 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 themselvesfrom the storm. They hurry to bring tyres, ladders and other objects in impossiblevolumes. The barricade they build, a spectacular aerial playground, sets the scene for amaelstrom of breathtaking circus. In this powerful story of separation and unity, acrobats,aerialists and tightrope walkers explore the mighty human effort required to overcomethe walls, barriers and defenses we find or place in our path.Barricade invokes a glorious spirit of resistance to empower its people to fight forfreedom. A freedom of their own fear, doubt and suspicion.Play the trailerPhoto: Ludovic Des Cognets, courtesy of the National Theatre

Photo: Ludovic Des Cognets, courtesy of the National Theatre

PRESS“A kaleidoscope of stunning imagery and music,combined with death-defying stunts”Norwich Evening Post“High-skilled acrobatic displays at dizzyheights, fire-charged theatre, comedy and abreathtaking spinning storm finale”North West Evening Mail“The mood is apocalyptic, the show is athrilling delight and a dazzling antidote tofiscal gloom”The GuardianPhoto: Ludovic Des Cognets, courtesy of the National Theatre

Photo: Ludovic Des Cognets, courtesy of the National Theatre

COMPANYProduction CompanyCamille BeaumierDuncan MilliganArtistic CompanyOrit AzazAli WilliamsPeter Swaffer-ReynoldsMish WeaverSean DonohoeDan PotraLeif Le PageTour ManagerProduction ManagerArtistic DirectorProducerMusical DirectorCircus ChoreographerCostume DesignerDesignerLighting DesignPerforming CompanyRobbie Burgess, Annabel Carberry, Alice Ellerby, Paul Evans, Tiago Fonseca, EmilieGuillaume, Sam Herault, Ron Phelan, Massi Rossetti, Felipe SalasTechnical CompanyHelen Fagelman, Saul Baum, Christian Schooneveldt-Reid, Simon Wall, Alan Burgess,Ruth Perry, Tony Jones, Hazel BryanThanksTarn Aitken, John Aston, Sue Aston, Kate Bevan, Alice Brown, Jon Daniels, Matt Davies,Jon Emmerson, Justin Fellows, Ellis Grover, Steve Isherwood, Iolo Lavender, DylanLeonard, Annette Loose, Emily Nicholl, Felicty O’Brien, Imogen Pettitt, Adrian Porter,Hugh Purves, Mark Robson, Jay Shewry, Nick WalkerPhoto: Ludovic Des Cognets, courtesy of the National Theatre

Photo: Claire Lamri

TechnicalThis technical rider contains all the necessary information for the show andcompany accommodation requirements. Due to the devised nature of thisproject, requirements are subject to change, but we will do our best to notifyany changes as soon as possible. Please refer to separate production schedulefor deliveries and collection times, and company working schedule (to beagreed closer to date).“The company” refers to NoFit State Circus. “The organiser” refers to thebooker, festival, theatre, etc that has arranged the performance.Production TeamTour ManagerCamille Beaumier +44 (0) 7790 526 708camille@nofitstate.comProduction ManagerDuncan Milligan +44 (0)7979 690 675duncan@nofitstate.comHealth 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 sidesof the structure• Show length: 55 minutes + 20 minutes preshow• All sound and lighting equipment is supplied by thecompany• There are theatrical pyrotechnics and stage effects in theshow, supplied by the company, and operated by trainedand competent technicians• The company is responsible for the Health and Safety ofits performers, technicians and safety of the audiencewith regards to activities undertaken by the company• The organiser is responsible for all public safety andsecurity as well as the security on site outside of thecompany’s working hours. This includes overnightsecurity.• Risk Assessment documentation will be suppliedSchedulePlease refer to separate production schedule for details.The schedule below is a basic schedule to be confirmed onsignature of the contract.Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Technical RequirementsArrival of the companyBuild, FocusTraining, dazzle checksSound check, rehearsals including dressrehearsalShowTake downDepartureBarricade is self-sufficient in terms of sound, lighting and bandrequirements. Below is the list of what we require from eachvenue.When possible, we wish to borrow 150 used tyres (of allshapes and sizes) to be incorporated to our structure. Thesetyres will be borrowed for the duration of our stay and will needto be picked-up and returned by the organiser.

Power100KVA generator, or 3 phase power supply for the show.Location will be on individual site drawings. We will need aconnection for 125A 5 pin C Form socket (see photos). Our125A cable is 45 metres long. Power to be on site from day ofarrival unless previously agreed otherwise.• Fuel supply for Generator 400 litres maximum unlesspreviously agreed otherwise• Enough cable traps to cover cables going through theaudience when power source is pre-existing junction box• 32A 3 phase power supply within 100 metres of thecompany camping area if requiredSite• Overall ‘footprint’ of the structure is 43.5 metres by 8metres, with 2 sound and LX control towers either side,roughly 13 metres out (see diagrams)• 150 metres of pedestrian/police barriers to be discussedin line with stewarding level• Access to a lockable changing room with drinking watersupply and toilets nearby• Site needs to be clean and free of obstacles and urbanfurniture• Site needs to be a hard, flat surface (can be grass withgood drainage) with good access for 2 x18T trucks (9mand 8m + 7m trailer), with a height limit of 4metres 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, provide2 x 1T of ballast (concrete blocks or bulk sand bags) tobe delivered and collected from site- see productionschedule for details.• Nearby access to indoor rehearsal / meeting space (onDay 2 to 5). This can be discussed with us to find themost appropriate venue.• Overnight security from arrival of the company untildeparture of the lorries. The security schedule willbe agreed alongside the company rehearsal and trainingschedule on signature of the contract.

Audience• Security and welfare of the public before, during andafter the show is the responsibility of the organiser. Thisincludes site lighting, pedestrian barriers and Heras fencing,stewards, access points, first aid, toilets and any relevantlicences as regards the performances and residences, etc• Street lighting (within 20 metres of the structure) to beswitched off during dress rehearsal (evening of Day 3) andperformance (Day 4)• Road closure to be arranged when necessaryspecial EffectsThe company will provide all technical equipment includingsound, light and stage effects. The company will also providethe extinguishers required for the safety of the company withinthe fenced performance area.PAT testing certifications for the lighting and sound equipmentcan be provided on request. All electrical equipment isprotected by RCDs, and is earth bonded. All our riggingequipment is inspected before every performance by ourown riggers and regularly logged and inspected by ABCAS -Industrial Rope Access (www.abcas.com)The structure is built by competent riggers and techniciansin accordance with the original design and signed-off by thecompany production manager on completion of installation. Ittoo is earth bonded.SoundThe company is responsible for it’s sound system and soundequipment in general and their installation. For noise controlrequirements please refer to schedule above. The organiseris responsible for requesting the appropriate authorisationsand warning nearby residents of potential sound disturbances.The sound limit is to be agreed with the organiser according tocurrent regulations and taking into account the surroundings ofthe performance site. A list of sound equipment is available onrequest. For extended presence of the company on site, therehearsal and sound amplification schedule will be designedwith the organiser.All stage effects are operated by competent and qualifiedtechnicians in accordance to health and safety guidelinesdeveloped in consultation with the company Health and safetyofficer Tim Adam.The pyrotechnics used in the performance are purchased inthe country of the performances and operated in accordance tothe manufacturer’s guidelines. The transportation and storageof performance pyrotechnics is carried out in accordance toEuropean 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 InformationTouring company:• 1 Director• 3 Production team• 2 Riggers• 6 Technicians• 3 Crew• 15 PerformersVehiclesIn addition to the two lorries used as part of the set there willbe 3 to 4 company vehicles parked on site and used for thetransport of people and set (1 artic, 1 minibus and 2 cars).These vehicles will be removed during performances and willneed to be parked nearby.AccommodationWhen provided by the organiser, we will need:• 2 double rooms• 26 single rooms if possible or a mixture or single andtwin rooms (maximum two people sharing)Living SiteIf setting up a company site, we will require:• A camping area of 50M x 50M, space for approximately20 live-in vehicles and 15 tents (grassy / soft arearequired)• Standpipe / water supply within 100 metres of thecompany camping area

• A 30KVA generator or 32A 3 phase power supply within100 metres of the company camping area• 24h access to toilets and showers for a company of 30people• We will need 3 x 1100 rubbish bins, to be emptied atleast once during our time on site• Heras fencing to secure the siteCateringWarm, hearty and balanced meal for lunch and dinner for 30people and breakfast at the accommodation. This includesdinner on the evening of arrival and breakfast on the morning ofdeparture of the company. A list of specific diets and allergieswill be provided before our arrival.

Barricade is a show created for the European Zone of Artistic Projects (ZEPA), a European network promoting the developmentof 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.John St. Cardiff, CF10 5PEWales, UK+44 (0)29 2022 1330Tour Manager: Camille Beaumier camille@nofitstate.comDirector: Orit Azaz orit@c-sense.uk.comProduction Manager: Duncan Milligan duncan@nofitstate.com