★★★★★ “…a stylish, flawlessly executed physical essay on the human need for connection” – The Age
★★★★1/2
“…the ensemble’s extraordinary strength, flexibility, timing, co-ordination and trust in one another thrills and delights” – Limelight Magazine
After the smash-hits of Humans 2.0, Carnival of the Animals and Peepshow, Brisbane’s globally renowned Circa returns with their newest creation On by Circa.
A chance encounter. A touch. An improbable connection. On by Circa follows eight strangers whose lives cross in the courtyard of an apartment block. Over the course of a single night they will fight, love, laugh and find moments of beauty and transcendence.
Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, with a pulsating score from Melbourne composer Jethro Woodward and striking lighting design from Paul Jackson, On by Circa is an unmissable and powerful new work infused with fierce humanity and exceptional acrobatics.
On By Circa is circus at its contemporary best – as thrilling as it is moving.
About
World premiere: Monash, Australia- April 2022
Performers 7
Duration 65 minutes
Reviews
★★★★★ “…a stylish, flawlessly executed physical essay on the human need for connection.”
– The Age // View
★★★★1/2 “…the ensemble’s extraordinary strength, flexibility, timing, co-ordination and sheer trust in one another thrills and delights.”
– Limelight // View
Acknowledgments
Director Yaron Lifschitz
Original Music Jethro Woodward
Lighting Designer Paul Jackson
Technical Director Jason Organ
Costume Designer Libby McDonnell
International Representation
Allen Moon / David Lieberman Artists’ Representatives USA, Canada, Central & South America
Antonin Coutouly / Book Your Show France
Danielle Kellie / Circa Australia & New Zealand
Shaun Comerford / Circa Commercial Projects
Wolfgang Hoffmann / Aurora Nova Worldwide booking & coordination
Yaron Lifschitz / Circa New creations & big dreams
A Monash University commission
Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Photo by David Kelly
Gallery
Click below to see the On by Circa gallery.
Tour Dates
Past Dates
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 7th - 8th April 2022 | Melbourne, Australia | Alexander Theatre, Monash University Performing Arts Centres |
| 13th - 14th April 2022 | Darwin, Australia | The Playhouse, Darwin Entertainment Centre |
| 7th May 2022 | Wyong, Australia | The Art House Theatre |
| 12th May 2022 | Geelong, Australia | Costa Hall, Geelong Arts Centre |
| 12th August 2022 | Adelaide, Australia | Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre |
| 28th October 2022 | Cairns, Australia | CPAC Theatre |
| 4th November 2022 | Toowoomba, Australia | Empire Theatre |
| 23rd - 26th November 2022 | Brisbane, Australia | Playhouse, QPAC |
| 9th March 2023 | Wagga Wagga, Australia | Civic Theatre |
| 11th March 2023 | Albury, Australia | Albury Entertainment Centre |
| 15th March 2023 | Gold Coast, Australia | HOTA |
| 18th March 2023 | Coffs Harbour, Australia | Jetty Theatre |
| 20th March 2023 | Shoalhaven, Australia | Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre |
| 23rd March 2023 | Griffith, Australia | Griffith Regional Theatre |
| 25th March 2023 | Goulburn, Australia | Goulburn Performing Arts Centre |
| 29th March 2023 | Gosford, Australia | Central Coast Council |
| 31st March 2023 | Orange, Australia | Orange Civic Theatre |
| 1st April 2023 | Bathurst, Australia | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre |
| 4th April 2023 | Port Macquarie, Australia | Glasshouse Port Macquarie |
| 6th April 2023 | Tamworth, Australia | Capital Theatre |
| 12th April 2023 | Ararat, Australia | Ararat Town Hall |
| 14th April 2023 | Warnambool, Australia | Lighthouse Theatre |
| 15th April 2023 | Portland, Australia | Portland Arts Centre |
| 19th April 2023 | Colac, Australia | COPACC |
| 21st April 2023 | Sale, Australia | The Wedge |
| 22nd April 2023 | Gippsland, Australia | Gippsland Performing Arts Centre |
| 18th May 2023 | Burdekin Shire, Australia | Burdekin Theatre |
| 20th May 2023 | Proserpine, Australia | Proserpine Entertainment Centre |
| 23rd May 2023 | Bundaberg, Australia | Moncrieff Entertainment Centre |
| 27th May 2023 | Redlands, Australia | Redlands Performing Arts Centre |
| 31st May 2023 | Mackay, Australia | Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre |
| 19th - 22nd July 2023 | Dhahran, Saudi Arabia | Ithra Theater |