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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.

Australian circus: four circus performers on stage. Two of them are positioned underneath one who is flying through the air, and one is ready to catch the leaping performer.
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International views on Australian circus

This year’s Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) turns the spotlight on circus and physical theatre, and there is at least…

Circa. Image is a group of barechested acrobats holding up another performer on a dark stage.
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Performance review: Son and Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus, Playhouse Theatre, QPAC

A Circa double bill featuring new work from First Nations-led ensemble Circa Cairns, and a family-friendly reimagining of Mozart and…

Circus. Image is a man hanging upside down from a rope against a black background.
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National summit aims to strengthen Australian circus sector

Next week 200 delegates will attend the Australian Circus Summit at NICA, which will also be the venue for a…

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Circus review: Duck Pond, QPAC

Reimagining 'Swan Lake', Circa’s production is a delightfully fresh take on the art of circus.

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Circus Review: On by Circa

Circa’s splendidly realised On by Circa both delighted and questioned in a thought-provoking and brilliantly conceived adult show.

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On the move: Latest sector appointments

New Chair for The Wheeler Centre, Executive Director departs MTC, and more.

Three circus artists practice a balancing routine in a dark studio.
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Circa expands into Cairns with new First Nations ensemble

The Brisbane-based circus company is expanding from Meanjin to the Gimuy Walabura Yidinii, Yirrganydji Country, with a new, First Nations-led…

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Circus review: Carnival of the Animals

The return of Circa’s Carnival of the Animals offers continuing joy and delight, with an added and most enjoyable twist.

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Circus review: Peepshow, Circa

An experimental tone is struck in this visual spectacle.