Playing on the Edge – Circus Show

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

Funding from Regional Arts Australia, has meant a 4 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 have 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.
 
CREATIVE TEAM:
*Asking for Trouble, Luke O’Connor and Christy Flaws – Creative Directors
*Justin Marshall – Music Director for the creation of live 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 and Nichola Hall
 
SHOW DATES:
Sat 30 Nov, 7pm
Sun 1 Dec, 12pm
 
 
This project is made possible by the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.
 
SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS:
 

Regional Arts Fund – Our next Circus Show, ‘Playing on the Edge”, Nov/Dec 2024 is made possible by the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia.

Meld Creative – Kathryn Hall, Show image design

Red Canvas Productions – staging and rigging

Music For All – Circus Band

Other lovely supporters:

Cantwell Property – Billboard Sign

Castlemaine Secondary College – instrument and PA hire

Wonderpants and Oni Street Wear – costumes and merchandise

Gecko – Lighting
Joe Ferguson – Sound engineer
 
 
 

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.