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There’s a great deal happening in Anthem, a cross section of humanity meets and the differing opinions and cultures make for great people watching.
Given what an immense and perpetual global franchise Cirque du Soleil has become, it must be quite a challenge to keep coming up with new themes while still attempting to conform to a vague unifying style that maintains the brand.
The banal is made dangerous in this one man DIY circus.
As climate change awareness reaches an all-time fever pitch, with the likes of Greta Thunberg calling on humanity to save the planet, while business booms for the Australian coal mining industry, Circus Oz’s Aurora could not be more perfectly timed.
What happens when a deep emotional connection is spurned, betrayed, dismissed and ignored? What dark depths is a wounded psyche capable of descending to in order to avenge an anguished psyche?
Being both participant and audience forces a level of engagement that is physical and immediate, enjoyable and challenging. However it does feel that the nature of the "theatre of performance" is more important than the content of its message.
You probably never imagined that the quintessential Aussie Cinderella story would ever transcend from the shelf of VHS on your mum's cane TV stand to the stage, but here we are: What. A. Ride.
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Cirque du Soleil postpones Melbourne performances
Cirque du Soleil has decided to postpone Melbourne performances of its show KURIOS until 15 April, 2020
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour cancelled
Opera Australia has regretfully cancelled the upcoming Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, La Traviata, in line with the government ban on static public gatherings of more than 500 people to try to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Opera Australia Coronavirus Update
In accordance with the federal government’s escalation of the coronavirus precautionary measures, effectively banning all static public gatherings of more than 500 people in an effort to limit the spread of the virus, Opera Australia is cancelling the remainder of its Sydney summer season.
Theatre Works to Close Until May
In response to the unfolding health situation, Theatre Works have made the difficult but necessary decision to temporarily close our venue until 1 May.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Cancelled
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement about non-essential mass gatherings, organisers have made the very difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.