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Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz (right) in rehearsal with the Circa ensemble. A shaven-headed man in black-framed glasses and black clothes gesticulates as he explains something to a group of shirtless men and women in dark green dresses in a rehearsal studio.
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Circa’s Yaron Lifschitz receives ISPA Distinguished Artist Award

Lifschitz joins the likes of Taylor Mac, Robert Lepage, Laurie Anderson and Pina Bausch in receiving the accolade from the…

One Fell Swoop Circus has welcomed the news that the Perry Street, Collingwood training facility will remain a home for circus and physical theatre artists. Two circus artists stand on a blue stage, holding overlapping white ropes. A third circus artist balances on the ropes where they are intertwined.
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Circus training centre to open up for sector

One Fell Swoop and Na Djinang among those circus companies looking forward to the appointment of a new site operator.

A young circus artist spreads their arms and smiles as they dive through a vertical ring. Other young people watch on in the circus training session.
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Bachelor of Circus Arts course to restart thanks to new NICA and Collarts partnership

The three-year Bachelor of Circus Arts program at the National Institute of Circus Arts is reopening its student intake for…

A natural rock formation in the rough shape of a window looks out over a river and surrounding Nanda Country. Two children wearing Akubra hats sit in the window, their backs to the camera.
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APAM heading to WA

The Australian Performing Arts Market will be hosted in Western Australia by PAC Australia in 2026, 2028 and 2030.

A series of acrobats perform handstands, two-highs and three-highs by the edge of a body of water, in which their reflections are visible.
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More companies celebrate significant anniversaries in 2024

Brisbane's Circa and Sydney's Legs on the Wall are among the companies celebrating significant anniversaries this year.

A young female circus performer flies through the air, suspended by her feet from a rope. She has a long plait which accentuates her movement as it too swings through the air.
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Flying Fruit Fly Circus announces NexGen partnership with Cirque du Soleil

Australia's national youth circus and the Canadian entertainment juggernaut are partnering to uncover and develop new circus talents.

Three young circus performers wearing clean white clothing perform acts on a stack of milk crates. One is holding the crates while another is performing the human flag, and a third is climbing on top of the tower. In the background is a wall of crates in black, green, red and blue, with the back wall covered with newspapers.
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Daring and intergenerational circus acts on the festival circuit

Circus shows from performers ranging from youths to sexagenarians are heading for MICF and Adelaide.

End of the road for Critical Stages Touring. Image shows an end of road sign.
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Breaking news: Critical Stages goes into liquidation

The Board of Critical Stages Touring has placed the company into liquidation, with the company ceasing to trade and staff…

There's Something About Music from L to R: Irena Lysiuk, Naomi Price, Luke Kennedy and Marcus Corowa Photo: Damien Bredburg
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Review: Brisbane Festival opening

An eclectic opening night event set the tone of inclusivity and diversity for Brisbane Festival’s 2023 program.

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Circus sector shocked as Swinburne freezes 2024 NICA intake

Swinburne’s decision to freeze the 2024 student intake for Australia’s only accredited Bachelor of Circus Arts course at NICA has…

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