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:
 
Kathryn Hall, Meld Creative – image design
Red Canvas Productions – Rigging and staging
Castlemaine Secondary College – PA, instrument and sound hire
Cantwells Real Estate – Billboard
Gecko – Lighting
Joe Ferguson – Sound engineer
Costumes and tshirts – Wonderpants and Oni Street Wear
 
 
 

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. 

ALL ACCESS CIRCUS

All Access Circus – A Play Space for Neurodivergent Kids

Castlemaine Circus is piloting a winter holiday program for neurodivergent kids. We would love you to enrol in a class and then share your experience to help make the best neuro-friendly class ever for your kids! 

The classes will be both structured and exploratory so kids can choose what to do engage with, learn at their own pace and have fun in the circus space. We want to provide an opportunity for kids to grow in confidence, be creative, be physical and feel welcomed.

There will be two amazing trainers leading and supporting the class of 10 maximum students. There will be a chill out area in the space with sensory play. The circus classes will have a quieter atmosphere (juggling, tumbling, aerials) while the parkour class will have more energetic one (leaping, running, jumping, vaulting).

Carers should come into the space to begin the class and support their child. Carers are then welcome to stay for some or all of the class with the option of going back and forth depending on what works best for their child. Carers can sit in the foyer and watch through the big glass windows.

CLASSES:

PARKOUR – Wed 10 July

6-12 years, 1:00 – 2:00pm carer as needed

CIRCUS – Sun 7 July

6-8 years, 1:00 – 2:00pm with carer

9-13 years, 2:30 – 3:30pm carer as needed

Cuppa and conversation between classes.

Structure of the class:

  • Warm up and stretch
  • Demonstration of activities
  • Explorative play at circus/parkour stations
  • Engage with giant obstacle course
  • Ask questions/watch demonstrations from trainers
  • Short closing activity

For all levels, beginners most welcome.

Price: $25 Full | $15 Concession. Book Tickets here.

Please get in touch to discuss any questions: enrol@castlemainecircus.com.au OR 0488 424 657.

Circus for Adults – NEW Class

NEW CLASS – STARTING THURS 2 MAY
Thursdays 7-9pm
 
Acrobalance, Tumbling, Handstands, Tightwire, Rola Bola, Aerials.
Develop strength, coordination, balance and learn how to move your body dynamically and safely.
 
A social and fun class for all levels and ages.  
Beginners and intermediate most welcome and all skills will be taught on a foundational level and with extensions. Luke will teach to the interests of the class and students can choose to focus on particular activities.
 
Trainer: Luke O’Connor
Price: $261 (inc GST) 9 week term
Book in now for a free trial class or email Caz for more info: enrol@castlemainecircus.com.au

Autumn Holiday Program

Parkour Masterclass

Wed 3 Apr
9.00-12.00pm: 12+ year olds (experienced only)
https://events.humanitix.com/autumn-holiday-parkour-masterclass

Parkour Fun

Thurs 4 April
9.00-11.00am: 5-8 year olds
11.10-1.10pm: 9-12 year olds
https://events.humanitix.com/parkour-fun-autumn

Circus Fun

Wed 10 & Thurs 11 Apr
9.00-12.00pm: 6-12 year olds
https://events.humanitix.com/autumn-holiday-circus-classes

Aerial Adults

Wed 3 & Thurs 4 Apr
7.00-9.00pm
https://events.humanitix.com/autumn-holiday-adults-aerials

All enquiries, contact Bek on info@castlemainecircus.com.au / 0430 527 757.

Circus for LGBTIQA+

Circus for LGBTIQA+

April classes have finished up, but we had a ball and we are looking at more classes later this year.  If you are interested, please email us and we can let you know the new dates as soon as we have booked them in.

April 4, 11, 18

Thursdays 7.00 – 9.00pm

Part of Castlemaine Pride

In the lead up to Castlemaine Pride, Castlemaine Circus will run 3 awesome adult classes for our Queer community. Led by the gorgeous Bek Connors.

Acrobatics, trapeze, silks, juggling, handstands, rola bola and acrobalance

Plus some fun theatre games!

And you can practice a human pyramid for the Pride Picnic.

3 classes only!

Special price: $15/1 x class OR $40/3 x classes 

We recommend coming to all three classes to build up your circus skills.

We have spots for those who would love to attend but are experiencing financial hardship. Please call /text and request a free spot: 0435 462 749

Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/pride-castlemaine-circus

Venue: Castlemaine Circus, 35 Etty St

Enquiries: Kirsty 0435 462 749

These classes are for those who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Subsidised by Dhelkaya Health and Castlemaine Circus.

Summer Holiday Program

Parkour Fun

Monday 15 & 22 Jan
9.00-11.00am: 5-8 year olds
11.10-1.10pm: 9-12 year olds
Tickets and info: https://events.humanitix.com/summer-holiday-parkour-fun

Circus Fun

Thurs 17 & Tues 23 Jan
9.00-12.00pm: 6-12 year olds
Tickets and info: https://events.humanitix.com/summer-holiday-circus-classes

Parkour Masterclass

Wed 17 Jan
9.00-12.00pm: 12+ year olds (experienced only)
Tickets and info: https://events.humanitix.com/summer-parkour-masterclass

If sold out, more sessions will open, so keep looking for new dates.

All enquiries, contact Bek on info@castlemainecircus.com.au / 0430 527 757.

Office Closed for Xmas

Castlemaine Circus will be closed over the xmas period from Dec 21.
Start times in 2024 vary for each staff member.

For class enrolments, please contact Caz: enrol@castlemainecircus.com.au

For school holiday program, please contact Bek: info@castlemainecircus.com.au / 0430 527 757.

Please do not contact us on classes@castlemainecircus.com.au as this email will be unattended until Jan 17.