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A grey-haired and grey beared fair-skinned man wearing a long black coat and dark framed glasses, stands in a circus training facility. The word 'Circus' in colourful lettering hangs on the wall behind him.
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Flying Fruit Fly Circus appointed head tenant of state-of-the-art circus centre in Melbourne

The former Circus Oz training and rehearsal centre in Collingwood, renamed Circus Centre Melbourne, is expected to open its doors…

A group of circus performers in black leotards. One of them has been flung into the air and is flying towards more of the ensemble, who stand with arms raise to catch her. The photograph depicts a scene from Circa's 'Humans 2.0' at Arts Centre Melbourne.
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Performance review: Humans 2.0, Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne

A post-human show that defies gravity.

Child paints on white wall.
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Dreaming and celebrating big: Adelaide's children’s festival DreamBIG turns 50

DreamBIG in 2025, the longest running children's festival in the world.

Three trapeze artists swinging in the air. They are wearing red leotards. In the background the word 'Oz" can be seen.
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Circus review: Circus Oz: Non Stop, Main Hall, Town Hall, MICF 2025

Circus Oz bringing us, as ever, funny, daggy, clever, exhilarating Australian circus.

A woman dressed as the Red Queen ( a red robe with white trim over spangled gold costume) and another dressed as Alice (white flouncy dress)
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Circus review: Cirque Alice, Concert Hall, QPAC

A high-energy, Las Vegas-styled spectacular featuring some of the world’s best circus artists lands in Brisbane.

Five dancers wearing black undergarments are holding onto each other in formation.
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Performance review: THE WET, Alexander Theatre, Monash Performing Arts Centres

A stunning physical and aural celebration of the Wet and how it affects all beings living on Country in Far…

Performer holds a prop electric guitar spraying pyrotechnic sparks. In the background, a male performer waves bright sparks in a circle.
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Fremantle International Street Arts Festival announces a fiery line-up for 2025

FISAF returns to celebrate its 25th year.

The original 2023 season of 'Monumental' at Brunswick Picture House.
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How circus arts strengthen young people’s mental health and social connections, new report details

The report, commissioned by Spaghetti Circus and conducted by Patternmakers, has national implications.

Conductor Umberto Clerici is conducting musicians in foreground. Behind him are several performers on the ground in different poses.
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Music review: The Rite of Spring, Concert Hall, QPAC

Works that changed the course of modern music, alongside some bold reimagining, created a successful opening for Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s…

Gravity and Other Myths' 'The Mirror' at Gluttony, Adelaide Fringe 2025. Two circus performers stand onstage, dramatically lit; one is balanced on his stomach on the other performer's head.
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Performance reviews: Gravity and Other Myths’ The Mirror, Sawdust, The LadyBoys of Bangkok, Adelaide Fringe 2025

A playful children’s circus show, a slickly performed Thai drag show and the latest production from local powerhouse Gravity and…

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