DITCH IT / 5+

In Ditch it four acrobats suddenly drop from the sky and land right in the middle of a rubbish dump—surrounded by old stuffed toys, broken toasters, and empty bottles: things no one wants anymore. Like these discarded items, they too have been cast aside. In this visual, wordless performance, the acrobats discover that cast-offs are often still bursting with potential.

Using spectacular acrobatics, humour, and a healthy dose of imagination, they work together to build a vibrant new world out of the things others threw away. They discover that not only objects but also people deserve a second chance. In doing so, the acrobats show that being ‘different’ is not a weakness, but a strength—and that sustainability need not be boring at all.

Ditch it is an adventurous story about cooperation, reuse, and the art of starting over. After all, what you initially see as junk might just be the beginning of something truly special.

Please note: Ditch it is a performance for children aged 5 to 12 and has been specifically developed for primary school-aged children.

WIRWAR Producties is the circus-theater company founded by theater maker Laura van Hal. WIRWAR creates professional circus-theater productions for primary school-aged children (5–12 years old) and their parents and grandparents. The performances are dynamic, exciting, humorous, and wordless. Laura van Hal is a pioneer of ‘Contemporary Circus’ in the Netherlands. By combining acrobatics with dance and mime, she imbues spectacular acrobatic feats with deeper meaning. Through her engaging and energetic theatrical style, Laura draws young audiences into relatable social themes without using words.