Front-Bending Contortion with Theatrical Heart
My work centers on front-bending contortion — a rare and visually striking form where the body folds inward, exposing both physical precision and emotional vulnerability. I combine extreme flexibility with character-driven theatrical intention, drawing from clown, movement, and storytelling to create performances that are intimate, expressive, and deeply human. Rather than demonstrating technique alone, the contortion serves the narrative — allowing character and emotion to guide each moment and inviting audiences into experiences that resonate beyond the physical form.
Signature Acts
Each act is built as a complete theatrical piece, where contortion, character, and storytelling are inseparable. The work adapts to different performance contexts while maintaining a clear narrative arc, strong presence, and live audience connection. Acts can be presented as solos or integrated into ensemble productions, depending on the needs of the show.
The NootzeL
Contortion & Clowning
The Nootzel is a character-led contortion act blending front-bending flexibility, clown dramaturgy, and theatrical storytelling. Playful, curious, and slightly off-kilter, the character invites the audience into a shared world of humour, vulnerability, and surprise.
The act combines precise physical control with improvisational moments and direct audience engagement, allowing each performance to remain alive and responsive. While light in tone, the work carries emotional depth and a clear arc, making it suitable for cabaret, contemporary circus, theatre, and high-end events.
Format: Solo / Ensemble-ready
Duration: Adaptable (e.g. 4–7 min)
Tone: Playful / Unpredictable
Best suited for: Cabaret · Theatre · Circus · Events
Frankenstein – Female Creature
Physical Theatre & Ensemble Performance
In Frankenstein by Nick Dear, I performed the role of the Female Creature within an ensemble-driven theatrical production. The role had no spoken lines and therefore relied heavily on physical expression, presence, and transformation, using contortion and embodied movement as dramaturgical tools rather than spectacle.
Working within a director-led process, the performance required precise physical awareness, responsiveness to fellow performers, and a strong commitment to narrative clarity. The work balanced control and vulnerability, allowing the body to communicate emotion, tension, and otherness in service of the story.
velvet smoke
Dance & Burlesque with Physical Storytelling
Velvet Smoke is a dance-led performance rooted in musicality, rhythm, and character. Drawing from burlesque and physical theatre, the work focuses on timing, gesture, and embodied storytelling, with subtle contortion elements woven naturally into the movement.
Rather than relying on overt spectacle, the act plays with nuance, atmosphere, and presence — allowing the relationship between body, music, and character to guide the performance. The result is an elegant, grounded piece that adapts well to cabaret, variety formats, and intimate theatrical settings.
Zohar’s work adapts to a variety of performance environments while maintaining strong character clarity and physical precision. Depending on the production, the acts can be presented as stand-alone pieces or integrated into ensemble-based formats.
Well suited for:
Contemporary circus productions
Physical theatre and ensemble-driven work
Cabaret and variety shows
High-end events and bespoke performances
Each context allows the contortion to function as a storytelling tool, supporting narrative, atmosphere, and audience connection rather than isolated display.
Technical & Practical Notes
Space: Adaptable to different stage sizes; suitable for both intimate and larger venues.
Floor: Standard stage or dance floor; no specialized rigging required. If audience visibility is limited, the act can be performed on a table or platform.
Sound: Pre-recorded music or house sound system; adaptable to live cues if needed.
Duration: Acts are flexible in length and can be adapted to production requirements.
Touring: Fully tour-ready and adaptable to different technical setups.
Technical details can be adjusted in collaboration with the production team to suit the specific needs of each show.
Availability & TourinG
Based in Zürich, Switzerland, and available for international productions, festivals, and touring.
The work is adaptable to a wide range of venues and production scales.
For casting inquiries, collaborations, or additional materials (including showreel and technical details), please get in touch via the contact page.
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