A Collection of Circus

A 10-day celebration of circus and physical theatre. Brisbane is a global leader in contemporary circus, you will get to see why!

CIRCFest Meanjin22

A glipse into 3 Independent circus artists work!

Ron Hurley Theatre

CIRCFEST

CIRCFest 22 is a 10-day celebration of circus and physical theatre. 
From April 21, Brisbane will shine a light on our circus artists and companies.
Brisbane is a global leader in contemporary circus. 
Get ready to see why!

<p>Cluster Arts has commissioned three artists to present 20 minute snippets of their solo works they are developing. </p>

<h3>Independent Artist #1</h3><p><strong>Dale Woodbridge-Brown</strong> will develop a show that is focused on both Aboriginal and queer culture. Set in the style of a 'summer camp', Dale is the Camp Leader, with the audience the happy campers. He will talk through the show, using circus and cabaret as a medium to share his stories growing up as a gay Aboriginal boy. The aim for the audience is for them to understand the importance of acceptance and love - without feeling like they are being lectured at. There will be audience interaction with both parents and children. </p><p>The show will be eventually developed as a 50 minute production aimed at ages 12+. </p>

<h3>Independent Artist #2</h3><h3>Let Them Eat Cake</h3><p>Arc Circus’s newest work "Let Them Eat Cake", dives into the young life of Marie Antionette through virtuosic and dynamic acrobatics, contortion, as well as comedy and magic. Ela Bartilomo, who has performed nationally and internationally with Casus and Circa, joins Arc Circus in this fabulous solo work, transforming herself into the last Queen of France, exploring her young life of excess and frivolity. The work is incredibly physical, full of acrobatics, comedy, fabulous costuming and, of course, cake. Arc Circus’s vision for all its work is to tell important stories through circus, dance and theatre, and "Let Them Eat Cake" is no exception.</p><p>Directed by Robbie Curtis and Lizzie McRae</p><p>Designer Maria McRae</p><p>Performed by Ela Bartilomo</p><p>Music Robbie Curtis</p><p>Produced by Cluster Arts</p><p>Company Arc Circus</p>

<h3>Independent Artist #3</h3><h3>Shannon Vitali </h3><p>Shannon Vitali always knew her soul was meant for the stage. She is a trained dancer, actress, Stunt Performer and has done a Bachelor degree in Circus Arts (NICA). She has been with Casus Circus for 5yrs and has toured extensively around the globe with Casus and also with other well known companies.</p><p>We all have unexpected traumatic life events that happen to us. This show will delve into the effects and repercussions it has on our psyche and our journey to healing. Strange, weird, loopy, vulnerable but bloody strong are a few good adjectives. You cannot teach someone to be weird but life’s unexpected events sure can. Come on an unexpected journey with Shannon as she delves into how life’s challenging events make you stronger using tenderness and humour. This show will eventually be a 45 minute show for ages 15+.</p>

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