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The big top’s evolution: Cirkopolis by Cirque Eloize
Cirkopolis is a new show at the Melbourne International Arts Festival that combines elegance, athleticism, […]
Circus training instead of school sports? Now there’s an idea
What if policymakers in the social sector knew just how valuable circuses are to the […]
Orchestrating wonder: Opus at the Melbourne Festival
A raucous and athletic circus with elegant chamber music. Do opposites clash? Opus is a fascinating collaboration between […]
Are clowns scary? Ha ha aaaargh
Mark Holden, an Australian TV personality and singer, appeared as a clown on Channel 7’s […]
Theatre of disarray: Tabac Rouge at the 2015 Sydney Festival
James Thierry, a French circus director and performer, has a reputation for avoiding comparisons with […]
Circus and politics: a very Australian mix
Australian circuses are in high demand. Our most innovative cultural exports are contemporary circus and circus-infused […]
Contemporary art, animals and ethics: Pierre Huyghe’s interspecies worlds
The French artist Pierre Huyghe uses animals in his art. Bees, dogs, and fawns are often […]
In defence of Britain’s last lion tamer
Thomas Chipperfield spent the last year touring Wales with his lions, tigers, and other animals. […]
The Philadelphia zebras … and six great animal escapes of the Victorian era
There’s nothing better than a chase sequence, especially when animals are involved. Recently, social media was […]