Dark Glowing

Dark Glowing is both a concert and a trapeze performance. On stage: Silvan Strübel and Laurence Felber, featuring vocals, trapeze, electric guitar, electric bass, and drums.

Dark Glowing is like a boxing match that keeps repeating itself. Four rounds that tell of tears, grief, fear, and anger—of the darkness—but also of courage, trust, getting back up, the joy of playing, rays of hope, solidarity, and carrying on.

weat versus glamorous costumes, melodic refrains versus voices left breathless, a sense of unease versus euphoria. A dark pull and an acoustic celebration. A powerful, deeply moving piece.

Note: blackouts, haze, loud music

10 Years of Zirkusquartier at the Nuit du Cirque

During the Nuit du Cirque on November 13 and 14, 2026, the Zirkusquartier will celebrate its 10th anniversary—with a colorful program!

There are two circus shows to see: Sandscapes by Ueli Hirzel and Dark Glowing by Laurence Felber, Silvan Strübel, and Caroline Schenk. Drinks will be available at the bar, wraps from the Zirkus Chnopffood stand, and on Saturday, a festive circus night with party and surprises—come celebrate the anniversary weekend with us!

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Company

Laurence Felber

Laurence Felber is a trained trapeze artist and graphic designer; she lives in Basel, creates stage work in various collaborations, and works as a freelance graphic designer. “Dark Glowing” is her second production. She wrote and created it together with Bern-based musician Silvan Strübel and Bern-based artist, director, and performer Caroline Schenk. The three have been collaborating on various projects since 2017. Bringing dark themes such as fear, anger, and grief to the stage and, through artistic interpretation, using them to open up new spaces, spark reflection, and create new experiences for the audience is a priority for the three artists, based on their own feelings and experiences.

This production is supported by: