Circus, variety, and cabaret are reimagined in the work of David Pereira. Known for his physical prowess as a performance artist, defying our preconceptions of corporeal limitations, he has translated his passion behind the curtain as an innovative Director. From cabarets and operas to dinner shows and gallery spaces among other live events worldwide, he has elevated his charismatic artistry from the director’s helm. Across his work, dance, theatre, and art fuse into one as his distinctive stylistic lines and movement mesmerize us with captivating stories of the human condition.His prestige is the result of a lifetime of passion; practicing ballet at 12, award-winning gymnast and acrobat by 14, and joining the ranks of the famed Cirque du Soleil by 18. After studying under the greats of acting, clowning, and circus, he created, directed, and starred in his original creation “David Pereira’s Trip” at only age 22. The show became an undisputed Berlin institution, named ‘Best Show of the Year’ by the city’s Siegessäule magazine, and was presented at the Wintergarten Berlin, Sziget Festival, The Famous Spiegeltent, and GOP Variete. Elevated to an icon of performance by honing his expertise in the cabaret styles of Berlin and Paris, Pereira’s creative, technical, and innovative acts and bodily creations propelled him to international stardom.Pereira’s career has been nothing short of remarkable, with starring roles in works such as “Cats”, “Big Fish”, Federico Garcia Lorca’s most complex text “The Public”, and performing the Olivier Award-winning "La Clique” extensively around the globe. He has taken the stage at historic venues like London’s West End, Cirque de Demain, the Sydney Opera House, and performing Fantasma Circus Erotica with Théâtre des Variétés and the Folies Bergère in Paris. His inspirational story led him to be a speaker for The International Peace Foundation in Thailand and receive awards from France’s Got Talent and Got To Dance Germany.Gaining acclaim as a lyricist, he wrote “Der Helle Wahnsinn”, an Acrobatic Musical award-winning piece which played at the Wintergarten Berlin, as well as for the musical adaptation of “Dorian’s Gray” signed by Rodgers & Hammerstein. He has brought his choreographed vision to life for Berlin Fashion Week and brands such as JOOP. Receiving praise from publications including Culture Fix, the Herald Sun, Broadway World, Arts Hub, Aussie Theatre, and even the New York Times for his virtual experiences, his impact is undeniable.Worldwide, viewers are stunned and awestruck by his groundbreaking techniques, abilities, and creative vision. As he continues on this hard-fought path of success, he has cemented himself as a must-see, can’t-miss, once-in-a-lifetime performer and director of the highest caliber.
Alphabetized Directory of David Pereira’s Past Performances and VenuesAmerica’s Got Talent
Berlin Fashion Week
Big Fish
CATS
Casino Bern
Cirque du Soleil
CSD Stuttgart, Hamburg, Munich
Das Supertalent Germany
David Pereira’s Trip
Der Helle Wahnsinn
Echo Awards
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Eschaton
European Dance Awards
Fantasma Circus Erotica
Feuerwerk der Turnkunst
Folies Bergère
GOP Variete
Got Talent España
Got To Dance Germany
Hakkasan Mayfair
Helene Fischer
Hotel de Rome
Il Mondo della Luna Haydn
International Peace Foundation
Ke$ha
Künstler Gegen Aids Gala
La Clique
La France Un Incroyable Talent
Leicester Square Spiegeltent
Lorca, Un Teatro Bajo la Arena
Made in Berlin
Mamzel at Finca Besaya
Medusa Cannes
Melbourne Arts Centre
Pacha Group
Papis Loveday
Park Chinois
Prinzrengententheater
Salto Natale
Salzburger Landestheater
Sziget Festival
Sydney Opera House
Teddy Awards
The Box Soho
The Famous Spiegeltent
The Trip
Théâtre des Variétés
Tu Si Que Vales Italy
Velvet
West End
Wilkommen bei Carmen Nebel
Wintergarten Berlin