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Artists juggle ballet and circus

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Michelle Chan

A performance that combines ballet and circus is set to thrill Hong Kong's theatregoers next month.

Rain/Bow, organised by Le French May, is the result of years of juggling practice.

The artists use movements and manipulation of objects to stage a magical show.

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Originally written for a jugglers' troupe to improve their movements, the show is divided into two parts - Rain and Bow - which explore two different ways of creation.

Rain is sustained by the surprising and emotional music of Austrian composer Max Nagl.

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This juggling ballet is full of mystery and sensuality, and includes classic juggling props like balls, clubs, sticks and rings.

Bow is the opposite - it is an explosion of colours and funny costumes, and is a tribute to circus and cabaret.

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