Playing on the Edge – Circus Show

Playing on the Edge - Circus Show - Nov 30 & Dec 1

We have some big news!!!!
We have just received funding from Regional Arts Australia for a 5 month creative project with Asking for Trouble Physical Theatre, culminating in an innovative site-specific physical theatre performance entitled “Playing on the Edge”.
Castlemaine Circus and Asking for Trouble Physical Theatre will come together to share a youth led creative process with the Castlemaine Circus youth ensemble, trainers, and professional artists utilising the collaborative expertise of Asking for Trouble.
Team:
*Asking for Trouble, Luke O’Connor and Christy Flaws – Creative Directors
*Justin Marshall – Music Director for the creation of a Circus Band
*The Castlemaine Circus Youth Troupe and Emerging Aerial Artists
*The Parkour Team – Flynn Patrao, Cameron MacLeman, Chevy and Mitch
* And professional circus performers – Caz West , Mason West, Nichola Hall and Luke Taylor
SHOW DATES: Nov 30 & Dec 1 2024
We can’t wait to get started!!! Stay tuned for all the rehearsal updates and pics.
 
This project is made possible by the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.
 
Photo credit: Stewart Carter

All Access Circus / Parkour – Weekly Classes

All Access Circus / Parkour: 2-12yrs
A Play Space for Neurodivergent Kids

A weekly circus / parkour class for neurodivergent kids for ages 2 – 12 years.
Term 4: Wed 9 Oct – Wed 11 Dec. 11.45 – 12.45pm
An opportunity for kids to grow in confidence, be creative, be physical and feel welcomed. 

The classes will be both structured and exploratory so kids can choose what to engage with, learn at their own pace and have fun in the circus space. There will be a chill out area in the space with sensory play. The class will develop foundational skills in tumbling, balancing, swinging, climbing, leaping and vaulting. Participants can build their strength, coordination, agility, confidence and sense of belonging. They can learn how to take safe, physical risks that are not only fun but helpful for development.

A small class for up to 10 students with their parents/carers. Enrol a sibling as well. Carers are invited into the space to have fun and support their child.

Structure of the class:

  • Warm up and stretch
  • Demonstration of activities
  • Explorative play at circus/parkour stations
  • Engage with giant obstacle course
  • Support/demonstrations from trainer, Flynn Patrao
  • Short closing activity

For all levels, beginners most welcome.

You can trial the first class, then enrol for the term.
Price: $220 (10 week term) / $110 (5 week block Oct 9-Nov 6 / Nov 13 – Dec 11).

For more information please contact Caz.
Or go the website to enrol and click on the ‘Enrol Now’ button.
When enrolling you will be charged for the full 10 week term, but you are welcome to trial the class first before payment.