{"id":6913,"date":"2025-11-17T21:25:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flowprod.fi\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=6913"},"modified":"2026-01-19T15:10:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:10:56","slug":"oulu2026-avajaisfestivaalit-ludo-ja-arsene","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/flowprod.fi\/en\/portfolio\/oulu2026-avajaisfestivaalit-ludo-ja-arsene\/","title":{"rendered":"Oulu2026 Opening Festival LUDO AND ARS\u00c8NE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ludo and Ars\u00e8ne is a madcap performance by a freakishly skilled Belgian acrobatic duo on the Kes\u00e4katu of Valkea Shopping Centre.<\/p>\n<p>The duo use ordinary ladders in unusual ways and invite the audience to join in the fun. The pair seem to have an important job to do, but are constantly interrupted. What happens in the end \u2013\u00a0<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">that\u2019s what you\u2019ll find out in BE FLAT\u2019s performance Ludo &amp; Ars\u00e8ne, a show that\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0not lacking in speed and dangerous situations.<\/p>\n<p>Performed by circus artists Ward Mortier and Thomas Decaesstecker and curated by Flow Productions.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\" style=\"letter-spacing: -0.2px;\"><em>Be Flat<\/em> is a circus company based in Ghent Belgium, founded by Ward Mortier and Thomas Decaesstecker. The company is known for its unique mix of acrobatic circus and urban sports. <\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.2px;\">Be Flat is the chameleon among the circus artists.\u00a0 By responding to the environment, each of their performances become a unique event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"comp-kp9kixxk\" class=\"Z_l5lU ku3DBC zQ9jDz qvSjx3 Vq6kJx comp-kp9kixxk wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\">\n<p class=\"font_9 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">As residents of the urban environment, artists are fascinated by the public space. The city is a living organism in constant flux. How do we use this common space? Who are we in today&#8217;s street scene?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Be Flat strives for equality. They play for everyone. The goal is to use our creativity to bring spectators with different backgrounds together, during our \u2018interventions\u2019, and also thereafter.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Read more:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.be-flat.be\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be Flat<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Concept and performers<br \/>\n<strong>Be Flat: Ward Mortier<\/strong> and <strong>Thomas Decaesstecker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Photos<br \/>\n<strong>Fabrice Butaye<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Performances<br \/>\n<\/strong>Fri 16.1. at 16:30\u201317:05 &amp; 20:00\u201320:35<br \/>\nSat 17.1. at 13:00\u201313:35 &amp; 20:00\u201320:35<br \/>\nSun 18.1. at 11:00\u201311:35 &amp; 14:00\u201314:35<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue<\/strong><br \/>\nValkea Shopping Centre, Kes\u00e4katu<br \/>\nIsokatu 25<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets<\/strong><br \/>\nFree admission<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age recommendation<\/strong><br \/>\nThe performance is suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration<\/strong><br \/>\n35 min<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessibility<\/strong><br \/>\nThe venue on Valkea Kes\u00e4katu is accessible.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>The performance is suitable for audiences of all ages and all languages.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Oulu is the European Capital of Culture for the year 2026. 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