David Pereira
Cabaret · Circus · Theatre
David Pereira is a performance artist with almost two decades of international experience in circus, cabaret, and physical theatre. After a career shaped by technical virtuosity and physical intensity, his path has shifted toward a deeper exploration of the body as a vessel for meaning, presence, and emotional truth.Trained in gymnastics, dance, clowning, and acting, David has performed on stages such as Cirque du Soleil, Berlin’s Wintergarten, London’s West End, the Sydney Opera House, the Folies Bergère in Paris, and the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain. His signature style merges the raw energy of circus with the emotional charge of theatre and the poetic provocation of contemporary cabaret. Critics have described his work as “extraordinary artistry and contortion,” praising his ability to “bend as if he had no bones” and calling him “a celebrated performance artist” whose talent is “undeniable.”He has been awarded in Got to Dance Germany and France’s Got Talent, and recognized by the European Dance Awards. His artistic story and unique perspective led him to be invited as a speaker for the International Peace Foundation in Thailand.Based in Spain, David now focuses on both performing and directing. He guides creative processes for circus and cabaret artists, helping them develop original acts that move beyond spectacle into something more human and real.Throughout his career, David has directed and cast the acclaimed show David Pereira’s Trip, which enjoyed a four-year run at Berlin’s Wintergarten, appearing every few months as part of the venue’s Spotlights program. He has also presented this work at Sziget Festival, GOP Varieté, and The Famous Spiegeltent in Melbourne. Alongside these projects, David has brought his creative vision to dinner shows, devising and directing a series of innovative and highly successful new acts that have captivated audiences in unique settings. He has also choreographed for leading designers at Berlin Fashion Week, organized and created shows for brand events in renowned Berlin venues, and choreographed theatre pieces staged at the Edinburgh Festival.In addition to his acclaimed work in circus and cabaret, David has also appeared in musicals, theatre, and opera, and has written lyrics for the original musicals Der Helle Wahnsinn and Dorian – The Picture of Dorian Gray.His work is no longer about impressing. It is about touching, inhabiting, and transforming. Described as “unforgettable physical poetry,” his performances are “daring, raw, and magnetic.” David creates from the body, from memory, and from a sincere urge to break free from empty aesthetics and restore the stage as a space of ritual and presence.David has worked with incredible directors, productions, and teams, learning from each collaboration. His wide-ranging journey across show business has given him deep insight and versatility. Diversity of experience is his greatest strength.