Inversion
Wellington 2018
Laila Umeko
Aerial circus and live music are fused together in this unique series of stage experiences to create an engaging atmosphere for revellers of The Performance Arcade. A thin metal bar suspended by two converging ropes… the single point trapeze… is more than enough to create a world of fluid movement which takes place inside all planes of the imagination. Laila Umeko gives the word inversion new meaning as she swings, spins and bends herself every which way around her aerial apparatus. Unrestrained lyrical strength in every twist and turn of her body allows the process of creation to be seamlessly bound within the vibrant atmosphere of Wellington waterfront. The impossible made possible; and live music to boot!
Soon hoping to fly across the world in pursuit of her circus arts, Laila Umeko is happy spending as much time as possible airborne in a different way; suspended from her trapeze. The Circus Hub in Wellington has become a second home of sorts, the place to learn new things, practise old things and allow her creative mind to express itself. Sharing her journey of personal growth in the context of performance has become over the years, a significant element of her passion for circus.