BEYONDSIEN

A queen—shaky, insecure, arrogant, and stylish.
A pop star dressed in hugs. Vulnerable and glamorous.
An endearing and comical tightrope walker. A singer with a rebellious tone.
A tragedy in neon and confetti.

MORE IS MORE is an eclectic maxi-combo. A queen balances—both literally and figuratively—between self-protection and self-revelation. It’s an over-the-top response to the superficiality of the world, while also asking essential questions about identity, self-image, and authenticity. Who are we, really, beneath the layers of glitter and illusion?

This is an ode to imperfection and authenticity, wrapped in a unique, extravagant circus form.

Step into the world of Sien Van Acker, where tightrope walking is guided by playfulness and imagination, the clown brings a touch of chaos, and extravagance is the norm. Her performances blend technical precision, theatrical flair, and a generous dose of humor.

With a background from the Academy for Circus and Performance Art (Tilburg) and Ésacto’Lido (Toulouse), she dove deep into her discipline and developed a distinctive style—a fusion of tightrope walking, clownish expression, and self-designed costumes that bring her characters to life. She flirts with kitsch, subverts expectations, and invites the audience into a universe where vulnerability and bravado walk hand in hand.

Her mission? To reinvent the art of classic tightrope dancing—to make audiences laugh, gasp, and feel moved—while scattering a sparkling shower of glitter across the stage.

Accessibility

Dutch will be spoken (to a limited extent) during this performance. You can also follow this performance perfectly well without any knowledge of Dutch.

Credits

Play Sien Van Acker In collaboration with CIRKLABO and Ell Circo D’ell Fuego Residency Circusbende (Amsterdam, NL)

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