How Like an Angel

      Director Robert Hollingworth on recording the soundtrack

      Performer Julian Aldag discusses the climax of his routine

      Director Robert Hollingworth introduces Umsindisi

      I Fagiolini and the Simunye project. Documentary from 2007

      Performer Kathryn O’Keeffe describes the handstand routine

      Singer Anna Crookes describes the show

      Singer Nicholas Hurndall Smith describes The Fall

      Director Robert Hollingworth talks about his favourite moments

      Performer Julian Aldag describes the origin of the water bowls routine

      Director Robert Hollingworth talks about music for double choir

      Singer Matthew Long desribes Alma redemptoris mater by Victoria

      Composer Adrian Williams talks about his piece ‘Hymn to Awe’

      Members of the audience give their reactions to the show

      Making Angels. A behind the scenes documentary

      From Twitter

      "The lovely Circa are in the city from Australia for How Like An Angel. Preparing for Tuesdays big cathedral premiere"

      24/6/2012 12:37:12 by MollyRigg

      From Twitter

      "Circa and I Fagiolini in Norwich Cathedral rehearsing for Cultural Olympiad project, How Like An Angel. What an utter joy."

      25/6/2012 15:32:20 by ifagiolini

      From Twitter

      "Been at the How Like An Angel rehearsals. Looks and sounds like we"re in for a real treat"

      25/6/2012 22:20:51 by MollyRigg

      From Twitter

      "Really looking forward to the new @ifagiolini and Circa show How Like An Angel in Nowich tonight. Cathedrals, circus, music! "

      26/6/2012 9:46:28 by kierancooper

      From Twitter

      "Filming starts on the @ifagiolini project How Like An Angel for @thespacearts in Norwich tonight. Can"t wait! #HLAA"

      26/6/2012 9:47:39 by kierancooper

      From Twitter

      "Good luck @ifagiolini with How Like an Angel tonight. Hope you"ll join the CIRCA acrobats in their 3 hr warm-ups! #HLAA"

      26/6/2012 9:50:50 by GawainGlenton

      From Twitter

      "Beautiful music & astonishing acrobatics against a backdrop of stunning architecture. How Like An Angel opens tonight "

      26/6/2012 9:57:44 by tcspr

      From Twitter

      "#Harrogate Festival "How Like An Angel" is what i"m most excited for: Circa & I Fagiolini"

      26/6/2012 10:02:34 by Rasmusliving

      From Twitter

      "If anybody has 2 spare tickets for How Like An Angel on Thursday please let me know. Really want to go.....!! Please retweet... X"

      26/6/2012 10:46:06 by TheLittleW

      From Twitter

      "Good luck 4 premere tonight @London2012Fest"

      26/6/2012 11:36:07 by ruthmackenzie

      From Twitter

      "How Like An Angel at Norwich Cathedral tonight. Part of the N & N Festival & Cultural Olympiad."

      26/6/2012 19:29:25 by BestBroadsYacht

      From Twitter

      "Big queue for how like an angel- all waiting in excited anticipation! lovely atmosphere of Norwich Cathedral grounds #london2012festival"

      26/6/2012 20:10:50 by josephballard

      From Twitter

      "Going into How Like An Angel at Norwich Cathedral. Another @NNFest treat!"

      26/6/2012 20:22:25 by jaynenorwich

      From Twitter

      "@NNFest You saved the best to last. How Like An Angel - magical"

      26/6/2012 22:15:30 by BestBroadsYacht

      From Twitter

      "Just seen "How Like an Angel" world premiere at Norwich Cathedral. There are no words powerful enough to describe it. Breathtaking #nnfest"

      26/6/2012 22:16:41 by thevaughn

      From Twitter

      "Norfolk and Norwich Festival How Like an Angel was AMAZING "

      26/6/2012 22:41:18 by stocksdesign

      From Twitter

      "Just watched "How Like An Angel", part of Cultural Olympiad. Acrobats & choral music in the Cathedral nave. Lady on silks was amazing!"

      26/6/2012 22:50:03 by EarthlyIdeas

      From Twitter

      "Definitely feats of human endeavour shown in How Like An Angel of @London2012Fest at Norwich Cathedral. Whole audience were mesmerised!"

      26/6/2012 23:24:00 by josephballard

      From Twitter

      "#HLAA How Like An Angel That"s the first night. Unbelievable work from everyone. Victoria gorgeous. Scary but beautiful work from Circa."

      26/6/2012 23:31:34 by ifagiolini

      From Twitter

      "Wow. Awe-inspiring, breathtaking. "Utter joy" : Absolutely #How Like An Angel"

      26/6/2012 23:42:55 by brocanteuse1

      From Twitter

      "There are angels flying and singing in Norwich Cathedral! @NNFest How Like An Angel, wonderful!"

      27/6/2012 7:09:03 by MikeSKaye

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      ""how like an angel" @NNFest spectacular. @Nrw_Cathedral looked wonderful in this new entertainment mode."

      27/6/2012 7:15:20 by glebebarn

      From Twitter

      "@NNFest "How Like An Angel" Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!"

      27/6/2012 8:43:14 by BestBroadsYacht

      From Twitter

      "Still a little bemused by How Like an Angel. I Fagiolini exquisite as ever … #HLAA"

      27/6/2012 10:46:06 by ogh1

      From Twitter

      "@CircaPresents and @ifagiolini in How Like An Angel @NNFest - incredible multi-disciplined virtuosity. We"re filming it"

      27/6/2012 11:23:49 by polyphonicfilms

      From Twitter

      "So looking forward to How Like an Angel tomorrow night #nnfest #visitnorwich will be a memorable night!"

      27/6/2012 14:42:29 by VisitNorwich

      From Twitter

      "In Norwich Cathedral thinking hard about How Like An Angel. Changes, reworking, fine-tuning with Yaron. #HLAA"

      27/6/2012 15:27:19 by ifagiolini

      From Twitter

      "V excited about How Like An Angel at Norwich Cathedral tonight. Promises to be an exceptional performance."

      27/6/2012 17:11:52 by jamesgoffin

      From Twitter

      "I"m off to Norwich to see How Like An Angel (@ifagiolini). The journey takes longer than the show, so it"d better be good!"

      27/6/2012 17:51:39 by nfmusic

      From Twitter

      "Tonight is the second night of How Like An Angel, we cant wait! See you there #London2012Festival"

      27/6/2012 18:52:48 by NNFest

      From Twitter

      "In Norwich for How Like An Angel @London2012fest @circapresents"

      27/6/2012 19:37:45 by Glenpearce1

      From Twitter

      "How like an Angel soars musically, physically and spiritually @circapresents @London2012fest"

      27/6/2012 21:47:28 by Glenpearce1

      From Twitter

      "How Like An Angel: unclassifiable mix of circus, theatre and music. Closest comparison probably ENO"s Duchess of Malfi, except not cr*p."

      27/6/2012 22:10:51 by nfmusic

      From Twitter

      "How Like An Angel, Circa acrobatic circus & I Fagiolini choral music. Norwich Cathedral. Beautiful & wondrous & uplifting..."

      27/6/2012 22:59:35 by SuzyQ1957

      From Twitter

      "Outstanding show from @NNFest - How Like An Angel at Norwich Cathedral. Get ticket for Thurs if you can, or shows in Ely, Gloucester & Ripon"

      27/6/2012 23:00:09 by jamesgoffin

      From Twitter

      "How like an Angel is exquisitely beautiful, even if it doesn"t quite soar and totally inhabit Norwich cathedral"

      28/6/2012 8:25:09 by lyngardner

      From Twitter

      "Very proud of the @London2012Fest commission - well done all"

      28/6/2012 8:54:11 by ruthmackenzie

      From Twitter

      "Norfolk and Norwich Festival | How Like an Angel at Ely Cathedral This looks breathtaking."

      28/6/2012 11:15:46 by mewtopia

      From Twitter

      "Looking forward to seeing How Like An Angel at Norwich Cathedral tonight, as part of @London2012Fest"

      28/6/2012 16:53:55 by dawson_samantha

      From Twitter

      "Looking forward to how like an angel tonight at norwich cathedral"

      28/6/2012 19:03:27 by DarrenGrice

      From Twitter

      "Conclusion from how like an angel: men should pole dance ALL the time"

      28/6/2012 19:33:26 by Jess_Runicles

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      ""How like an Angel" for @NNFest was absolutely incredible."

      28/6/2012 19:59:55 by EllieCoverdale

      From Twitter

      "Twitter doesn"t allow enough characters to express how incredible "How Like An Angel is"."

      28/6/2012 20:13:28 by naomibmiller

      From Twitter

      "Just been to see How Like an Angel...absolutely amazing!!"

      28/6/2012 20:43:53 by Becky11cheer

      From Twitter

      "How Like An Angel - a completely beautiful fusion of haunting choral music and the most incredible contemporary circus and gymnastics."

      28/6/2012 20:15:11 by naomibmiller

      From Twitter

      "how like an angel was busy at norwich cathedral, not really for me, but many enjoyed it"

      28/6/2012 22:47:50 by toastymclane

      From Twitter

      "Went to see "How Like An Angel" in Norwich. Stunning moments, great acrobatics and lovely singing. Worth going. "

      28/6/2012 23:03:20 by PatriceBaldwin

      From Twitter

      "How Like an Angel this evening was superb. Gravity, you are an artist. Circa, you are magic. Thank you #nnfestival"

      28/6/2012 23:23:30 by OultonDaisy

      From Twitter

      "Congrats to Lifschitz, Hollingworth and the whole beautiful #howlikeanangel crew. #perthfest"

      28/6/2012 23:59:22 by JonathnHolloway

      From Twitter

      "What an amazing evening at Norwich Cathedral last night - How Like an Angel - WOW WOW WOW & another WOW! #visitnorwich #nnfest"

      29/6/2012 8:00:54 by VisitNorwich

      From Twitter

      "Thank you @NNFest and @London2012Fest for bringing How Like An Angel to Norwich. Breathtaking, and then some!"

      29/6/2012 8:28:08 by dawson_samantha

      From Twitter

      "How Like An Angel: roll up, roll up, for the greatest show on earth to include Hildegard of Bingen: http://t.co/mOrQRw5E @ifagiolini #HLAA"

      29/6/2012 8:27:30 by nfmusic

      From Twitter

      "How Like an Angel was amazing. Thank you @NNFest"

      29/6/2012 8:37:31 by sooptimist

      From Twitter

      "Fourth night in a row and final performance of How Like An Angel in Norwich was spectacular. Very excited for the rest of the tour @NNFest"

      29/6/2012 9:22:12 by MollyRigg

      From Twitter

      "Great review of How Like an Angel, which we saw at the Cathedral last night. Stunning. "

      29/6/2012 11:26:47 by ellenrosecave

      From Twitter

      "How like an Angel fuses Circa - contemporary circus- with Fagiolini"s Renaissance music in English Cathedrals "

      30/6/2012 12:20:39 by elizterry

      From Twitter

      "The Junction recommends How Like An Angel on tonight and tomorrow at Ely Cathedral for a night of beautiful music…"

      2/7/2012 11:25:46 by TheJunctionCamb

      From Twitter

      "I"ve heard that the two perfomances of How Like An Angel (Norfolk & Norwich Festival) event at the Cathedral are nearly sold out"

      2/7/2012 12:47:22 by ADeCArts

      From Twitter

      "#Ely Cathedral last few tickets for spectacular event "How Like an Angel" : contemporary circus +Fagiolini"s choral singing 2nd/3rd July"

      2/7/2012 14:57:53 by liveeastcambs

      From Twitter

      "Treat yourself to a spectacular circus extravaganza set to beautiful music in a majestic setting #ely"

      2/7/2012 15:00:13 by Local_Secrets

      From Twitter

      "How Like An Angel at Ely Cathedral thrilling, awesome and suppletastic! Everyone must GO! Thanks for coming to see us in the Fens!"

      2/7/2012 22:23:28 by Hawkes81

      From Twitter

      "First night at Ely Cathedral hosting How Like An Angel. A wonderful space providing a dramatic scene for the performers"

      2/7/2012 22:50:38 by MollyRigg

      From Twitter

      "I would LOVE to do this! Trapeze in cathedrals. Circa & I Fagiolini - How Like An Angel "

      3/7/2012 1:30:12 by KathleenWallace

      From Twitter

      "Went to see this in Ely last night - stunning. Do go to Gloucester or Ripon if you can. "

      3/7/2012 7:48:45 by andyenglish

      From Twitter

      "Jaw dropping moment when performer "fell" from the clerestory onto mats below. Singing from I Fagiolini exceptional "

      3/7/2012 7:51:15 by andyenglish

      From Twitter

      "Can"t wait for the glorious How Like An Angel at Ely Cathedral tonight. #London2012Festival"

      3/7/2012 15:04:38 by EmmaCook23

      From Twitter

      "On the way to Ely Cathedral with friends to see Circa"s How like an Angel - very excited! "

      3/7/2012 17:09:12 by Kathdale

      From Twitter

      "Off to see "How Like An Angel" in Ely Cathedral this evening. Hope it"s as amazing as it looks! "

      3/7/2012 18:09:01 by aquamarine_jo

      From Twitter

      "Spectacular How Like An Angel from @ifagiolini - passionately, Miltonically in love with the idea of falling. Magical."

      3/7/2012 21:41:34 by FlossieTeacake

      From Twitter

      ""How Like an Angel" was wonderful, utterly magical. Also going to Gloucester & Ripon Cathedrals, well worth seeing! "

      3/7/2012 22:54:57 by aquamarine_jo

      From Twitter

      "#HLAA Really enjoyed our performances of How Like An Angel in Ely. Next stops for the show are Gloucester and Ripon. "

      4/7/2012 9:40:22 by ifagiolini

      From Twitter

      "Brilliant couple of days in Ely Cathedral on How Like An Angel. Amazing sights and sounds with flamboyant Romanesque backdrop."

      4/7/2012 9:59:33 by ifagiolini

      From Facebook

      "It was an amazing spectacle. Absolutely breath-taking."

      7/4/2012 21:15:00 by Mark Dourish

      From Twitter

      "Go to this! That way you get to see cathedral but with acrobats "

      5/7/2012 4:33:18 by hanwalker

      From Twitter

      "We got to see How Like An Angel on Tuesday. Superb! #London2012Festival"

      5/7/2012 8:46:13 by ace_east

      From Twitter

      "Music to our ears..which of you lucky ppl got tickets to the sell-out How Like An Angel, Ely Cathedral?"

      6/7/2012 18:00:07 by 2012govuk

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      "Speaking of events in churches, I"m going to this on Tues in Gloucester because Circa are phenomenal, basically"

      13/7/2012 14:53:57 by ChrisUnitt

      From Twitter

      "How Like An Angel opens in Gloucester on Moday, we can"t wait to see it there"

      13/7/2012 15:09:15 by NNFest

      From Twitter

      "Last night"s "How Like an Angel" experience at Gloucester Cathedral was, quite literally, breathtaking."

      17/7/2012 8:57:57 by CandiaMcKormack

      From Facebook

      "Thanks, I just saw How Like An Angel in Gloucester Cathedral. It was truly an awesome experience; thanks so much :)"

      7/17/2012 22:54:00 by Alistair Lawrie

      From Twitter

      "7.45pm Gloucester cathedral"s sublime acoustics prepare to take on the first of two How like an angel shows tonight."

      17/7/2012 18:46:32 by ifagiolini

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      "@ifagiolini Magnificent, surprising, strange and beautiful - How Like An Angel in Gloucester Cathedral - a striking #cheltmusicfest coda"

      17/7/2012 20:59:48 by MeurigB

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      "How Like An Angel at Gloucester Cathedral... heavenly voices, breathtaking circus and inspiring architecture. Doesn"t get any better."

      17/7/2012 22:04:21 by suesmee

      From Twitter

      ""How like an angel" in Gloucester cathedral tonight was ace-stunning circus with beautiful acappella singing. Well worth the long train trip"

      17/7/2012 23:49:49 by abby,rfan

      From Facebook

      "My abdominal muscles are aching today from just standing there open-mouthed watching /listening to it all! Amazing show."

      7/20/2012 19:28:00 by Lainie McAdam

      From Facebook

      "Fabulous ! Enjoyed every moment. Ripon is a lovely setting."

      7/21/2012 08:12:00 by Helen Hammond