Regarded as australias foremost contemporary circus, circus oz performed its premier season in the flagstaff gardens at the moomba festival in 1978. Circus oz creates a friendly and supportive environment for beginners through to advanced participants. Innovative circus acts are unearthed as the ensemble pushes beyond acrobatics to create an exciting threedimensional world that examines the fragility that exists between humanity and nature. Cranked up will run from june 19 to july 14, 20 in melbourne at the circus oz big top. Circus oz entry the encyclopedia of melbourne online. Our new show twentysixteen is straight up circus oz a show for everybody, cheeky, irreverent, hilarious. But wait theres more circus oz, melbourne concrete. May 21, 20 cranked up will run from june 19 to july 14, 20 in melbourne at the circus oz big top. Circus oz emelbourne the encyclopedia of melbourne online. Another anticommercial quirk but much appreciated thanks circus oz. Circus oz returns to the big top with an exciting new show, the first creation fired by artistic director rob tannion with an amazing new acrobatic ensemble. Aurora ticket holders will receive a 10% discount on the popular garden explorer, a guided hopon and hopoff tour that loops throughout the melbourne gardens with expert commentary by friendly drivers who share their knowledge of the cherished plant collections and remarkable history.
Circus oz cast members hazel bock, carl polke, ania reynolds, jez davies and stevee mills. Circus oz model citizens melbourne auslan stage left. Formed by a group of australians with an interest in defying the laws of theatre and physics and has gone on to be a major innovator in the field of physical theatre. One of the aims of circus oz is to sustain artists by providing reasonable wages but also to pursue social justice while providing a good time for all. For more information on the show, visit meld magazine has two double passes up for grabs to see cranked up on friday june 21, 7. Circus oz, outside of being presenters of fantastic entertainment for over forty years, are wellknown for their cultural inclusivity and diversity, as well as their work in the social justice space. Things you may not know about circus oz circus oz, is a notforprofit organisation. Jun 15, 2016 our new show twentysixteen is straight up circus oz a show for everybody, cheeky, irreverent, hilarious. Precarious unfolds through a maze of acrobatics, aerials, live music and physical comedy. Theres a circus rock opera scheduled for november and a collaboration with the melbourne symphony in the meantime.
In its 42nd year, sydney festival takes place from the 628 january 2018, to turn the australian capital into a cultural hub for a month. The original line up included performers from the pram factory and artists from the adelaide group new circus. Hes on the cusp of seeing his first show as artistic director, model citizens, launch in melbourne on june 20 under the heated big top at birrarung marr. Circus oz rockets back under the big top this june and july with the redhot return season of but waittheres more. Circus oz tumbles into melbourne in their 40th year, with a brand new show precarious.
Circus ozs big top model citizens premieres in melbourne. Catch circus oz, under the heated big top, in melbourne until the 12th of july. Formed by a group of australians with an interest in defying the laws of theatre and physics and has gone on to. Circus oz was born in melbourne, australia, in 1978. Our dedicated customer reps work round the clock to help you search upon circus oz events timings, circus oz event details, circus oz tickets, prices, payments, and seating. The companys 30th birthday year marked three successful decades of international touring, as well as confirming its place in the hearts of generations of australians. From new york to south american rainforests, madrid to outback australia, circus oz has taken its selfcrafted performances of wit, grace and spectacle to 27. But it is not the thought of broken bones or falling from a great height that makes the circus oz performer anxious, rather fear of a new comedy skit.
Sep 14, 2015 circus oz comes to canberra theatre centre. Breathtaking feats, serious fun, and australian humour for audiences of all ages. Circus oz to unpacks the myths of modern australia in. Circus oz is a rollicking, animal free circus that adults and kids can enjoy together, with a two hour performance featuring incredible agility, deathdefying stunts, aweinspiring acrobatics and. Sep 16, 2009 circus oz is a rollicking, animal free circus that adults and kids can enjoy together, with a two hour performance featuring incredible agility, deathdefying stunts, aweinspiring acrobatics and. Circus oz brings spectacular model citizens show to melbourne. Australias premier contemporary circus, circus oz, is back with a new, explosive show to dazzle and entertain the whole family. Jun 29, 2018 circus oz tumbles into melbourne in their 40th year, with a brand new show precarious. The original lineup included performers from the pram factory and artists from the adelaide group new circus. The nonstop performing history of circus oz 1026 october is a multiscreen kaleidoscope of interactive exhibits, rarelyseen archival footage and mixedmedia artworks, presented by melbourne festival in association with rmit university and the circus oz living. The but wait theres more show has been impressing audiences as far abroad as the usa and canada. This year the circus oz big top will be nestled within the trees beside the royal botanic gardens victoria, presenting a 70minute nonstop spectacle of acrobatic mayhem for audiences of all ages.
Circus oz tickets 2020, circus oz tour dates 2020, circus oz schedule 2020 as one of the most reliable and trusted sources for premium event seating and circus oz tickets, we offer a comprehensive and userfriendly platform for all our customers. Across the winter school holidays the tent will be nestled within the trees of the royal botanic gardens victoria with three weeks of. The company has celebrated over three and a half successful decades of international touring, and confirmed its place in the hearts of generations of australians. Soapbox circus, a roadshow set up by the australian performing group in 1976. Circus oz takes model citizens to parramatta for sydney. They put more effort into the poster art than the event itself. Precarious storyline but circus oz shows off amazing skills.
Music was provided by the captain matchbox whoopee band. A remarkable new exhibition at the melbourne festival will explore the fascinating 36year performing history of circus oz. This year circus oz artistic director, rob tannion, along with a new diverse acrobatic ensemble, are fired up to launch the latest touring circus oz show, model citizens. This is what spectators can expect from circus ozs model citizens, coming to melbourne these school holidays the internationally renowned melbourne circus is returning home after a threemonth tour to hit the stage under the big top at melbournes birrarung marr. The internationally renowned melbourne circus is returning home after a threemonth tour to hit the stage under the big top at melbournes birrarung marr. Circus oz is a rocknroll, animal free circus that adults and children can enjoy together.
For our friends at circus oz we really ramped up the carnival atmosphere by continuing the theme with prizes for high scores and a fun and informative poster. Australias iconic circus company presents circus for audiences all over the world and supports the development the circus arts in australia. Circus oz stays true to their grass roots creative process, that delivers a surprising and inventive show created through the collaboration, experience and inspiration of the circus oz ensemble and artistic team. As with all circus acts, its not just the performers that deliver the show, and significant praise should also be directed towards the design and. Circus oz was the amalgamation of two already wellknown groups. Jun 01, 2018 in their 40th year, circus oz tumbles back home to melbourne to premiere their new show, precarious, under the heated circus oz big top. This year circus oz artistic director, rob tannion, along with a new diverse acrobatic ensemble, are fired up to launch the latest touring circus oz show, model citizens blending the risk and beauty of breathtaking physical improbability with theatricality, choreography and circus ozs distinct brand of australian humour. Circus oz returns back to melbourne with precarious. Born in melbourne in 1973, circus oz has since taken themselves to 26 countries, across five continents to critical acclaim. To check out all upcoming circus oz events schedule in your area and to book circus oz tickets, please feel free to give us a call today at 8664599233 or contact us directly. Jan 05, 2014 cranked up by circus oz at the big top, darling harbour.
Cranked up by circus oz at the big top, darling harbour. Set in a beautiful yet chaotic model kit world, conventions of scale are broken and oversized, everyday objects become a playground of unexpected circus equipment for the performers. Circus oz has an exciting range of circus classes available for adults, teens and kids. Fireeaters, knifethrowers, aerialists and acrobats will take over prince alfred square during the sydney festival in january. Thankfully circus oz is an animalfree circus so, while your childhood memories may be tinged with lions and elephants, youll have to make do with a particularly knowing gag with a bmx and a whip. Expect two hours of breathtaking agility, deathdefying stunts, awe inspiring. Now circus oz are touring their new show model citizens with a special season under the big top in melbourne. May 16, 2017 now circus oz are touring their new show model citizens with a special season under the big top in melbourne.
From the ground up 14 images the new circus oz show is a rock n roll, animalfree circus filled with. For over 35 years the company has been putting up extraordinary shows and successfully touring them both nationally and internationally. From new york to hong kong, circus oz has taken its selfcrafted performances. Circus oz precarious in melbourne melbourne mums group. Circus oz s new show, model citizens, is an exciting blend of highoctane theatricality, choreography, and that distinctive aussie humour. Across the winter school holidays the tent will be nestled within the trees of the royal botanic gardens victoria with three weeks of shows from 26 june 15 july 2018. Since 1978 circus oz has taken its selfcrafted performances of wit, grace and spectacle around the globe, to critical acclaim. Pages in category australian circuses the following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. Circus oz are going through a major period of adjustment and reinvention at the moment, diversifying their output and shifting their focus away from largescale. Circus oz was incorporated in december 1977 in melbourne and funded by the australian performing group, with its first performance season in march 1978. Circus classes are a fun way to get active and stay fit. Circus ozs new artistic director, rob tannion, had to walk a very tight rope when embarking on his vision for the countrys most famous circus troupe. Jan 28, 2015 catch circus oz, under the heated big top, in melbourne until the 12th of july. Melbournes favourite, circus oz, delivers acrobatic stunts, soaring aerial spectacles, cheeky humour and original, rocking live music.
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