| Hard Sell - A circus variety showcase | |||
The National Institute of Circus Arts presents HARD SELL: an exclusive auction of Australia’s finest circus artists, featuring 15 thrilling works of art in a variety line-up. Set in a high-class auction room under the unpredictable gavel of subversive MC Mitch Jones (Australia’s Got Talent 2019, Autocannibal), Hard Sell sees 17 artists transform the stage into a bidding war for Australia’s newest, elite circus talent. Life imitates art - from the comedic to the dramatic - in a showcase line-up including trapeze, roue Cyr, tightwire, handstands, acrobatics and more amazing physical skills. Circus industry attends NICA’s third year student showcase performance to scout talent for national and international touring, so the stakes are high and sales may be made. Spectacular, creative, and dazzling, secure your tickets before you can say “going, going, gone”. “When it comes to art, it’s important not to hide the madness.” (Atticus) Curated by the NICA Creative Team. Event details Wednesday 18 September 2019 7:30 PM (Opening night - not for public sale) NICA is Australia’s Centre of Excellence for training in contemporary circus arts. It is one of eight national arts training institutes and offers Australia’s only Bachelor of Circus Arts. Graduates of NICA have gone on to pursue exciting careers both locally and internationally and have contributed to the development of Melbourne’s vibrant circus arts industry. Photography by Sean Paris
Event detailsVenue: NICA National Circus Centre, 39-59 Green St, Prahran, VIC 3181 Australia
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