Jam.Shenanigans is a fresh, young and playful contemporary circus company created by Batist Van Baekel (BE) and Henri Kangas (FI). Based in Belgium, Jam.Shenanigans aims to spread their work both domestically and internationally. Van Baekel and Kangas met during their studies in Codarts University of Circus Arts, where they realized they share a similar passion towards contemporary circus. 

Jam.Shenanigans produces and performs contemporary circus shows for family audiences with a playful approach. The work from Jam.Shenanigans is always born from the wish to promote and spread healthy playfulness to their audiences. Fueled by curiosity, Jam.Shenanigans lets their inner child bloom and through relatability, humor and healthy stupidity, they aim to spread joy, excitement and happiness to their audiences. 

Jam.Shenanigans wants to change the narrative that a family performance is only enjoyed by children. By  addressing each and everyone in the audience regardless of age, culture or position in the society, Jam.Shenanigans creates a feeling of connection between the audience members that results in a collective playing together, feeling warmth, like a closet full of cozyness. 

Jam.Shenanigans is built around friendship. Cooperating in a professional manner through friendship is both visible in the day to day activities of Jam.Shenanigans as well as in the performances. Jam.Shenanigans is sort of a one man band, slightly strange and chaotic, but simultaneously extremely warm and cozy, like a warm blanket.