About Us

Jam Shenanigans is a fresh, young, and playful duo consisting of Batist Van Baekel (2000, BE) and Henri Kangas (1998, FIN).

Jam.Shenanigans produces and performs playful contemporary circus shows for family audiences. The performances from Jam.Shenanigans stem from the wish to promote and spread healthy playfulness to their audiences. The work from Jam.Shenanigans is always accessible to all age groups and all backgrounds. Jam.Shenanigans aims to spread their work and values to as many audiences as possible, in an international context. 

Jam.Shenanigans is a non-profit company based in Belgium. Currently the artists reside in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

About Us

Jam Shenanigans is a fresh, young, and playful duo consisting of Batist Van Baekel (2000, BE) and Henri Kangas (1998, FIN).

Jam.Shenanigans produces and performs playful contemporary circus shows for family audiences. The performances from Jam.Shenanigans stem from the wish to promote and spread healthy playfulness to their audiences. The work from Jam.Shenanigans is always accessible to all age groups and all backgrounds. Jam.Shenanigans aims to spread their work and values to as many audiences as possible, in an international context. 

Jam.Shenanigans is a non-profit company based in Belgium. Currently the artists reside in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Batist Van Baekel

From Vilvoorde, Belgium, Batist got introduced to the world of circus through the youth circus Circolito. Next to performing with his clubs, Batist is fascinated by everyday objects.

Henri Kangas

From Tampere, Finland, Henri got introduced to the world of circus through the youth circus Sorin Sirkus. Next to performing with his diabolos, Henri is fascinated by everyday objects in contemporary circus.

Batist Van Baekel

From Vilvoorde, Belgium, Batist got introduced to the world of circus through the youth circus Circolito. Next to performing with his clubs, Batist is fascinated by everyday objects.

Henri Kangas

From Tampere, Finland, Henri got introduced to the world of circus through the youth circus Sorin Sirkus. Next to performing with his diabolos, Henri is fascinated by everyday objects in contemporary circus.