For me, the true sign of a good circus is that breathless, ‘ohmygosh what is he about to do?!’ feeling where you can’t help but feel nervous for the poor performer as he handstands atop six precariously stacked wooden crates…
Paris Underground pairs well with a glass of wine. So it comes as no surprise the show can trace its inception back to Red Bennies bar. The production has transitioned into a theatre setting, but the influence of its origins…
The month of September marks plenty of celebrations for Melbourne: the arrival of spring and the start of the festival season, to name a few. The Melbourne Fringe Festival is back in town with an exhilarating program, and that can…
WOW, is it ok to begin an article with WOW? Well too bad it’s done. Tucked away on Green Street Windsor is the National Institute of Circus Arts, known as NICA. I have walked past here on the way home…
What’s better than seeing one of the world’s best orchestras perform live? The same show accompanied with live circus performers. Welcome to Cirque de la Symphonie – Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) jaw dropping, elegant, and entertaining artistic fusion show. The…
Mischief and mayhem reign supreme under the big top of Circus Oz’s ‘Twenty Sixteen’ show currently on at Birrarung Marr. It’s an evening of whimsy and acrobatic sophistication perfect for the family or that special date night to remember. From…
There are two types of people in the world: those who dream of running away to join the circus, and those who actually do it. My childhood days of rhythmic gymnastics taught me enough to appreciate a good hoop and…
Have you ever wanted to run away and join the circus? It’s not too late! But perhaps you should try a few circus skills classes before you pack your bags. Circus Oz offers a range of courses in all things circus-y,…
Since posters have appeared around Melbourne, I have been eager to see La Verità, intrigued and drawn in by the description of the show as ‘surrealist’ and ‘dream-like’. After a hectic start to the year, this seemed like the place to…
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a circus performer? It isn’t all laughs and clowning around. ‘Born in Sawdust’, the new show at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), will captivate you with stories of love,…