Cirquetry
Cirquetry was a 2019 collaborative work between award-winning local poets and Vulcana Circus artists, directed by Celia White and conceived by Chloë Callistemon.
Performers: Maddy Grant, Rae White, Elyse Fitzpatrick, Raelee Lancaster, Georgia Bale, Chloë Callistemon
Performances:
Queensland Poetry Festival - Judith Wright Centre 2019 - 24 August 2019
Vulcana Circus - Powerhouse Stores - 28 Sept 2019
Our idea is to go past the idea of circus and poetry alongside each other to find out what structures they have in common, how they join and separate, and how they can become enmeshed enough that you don’t know where/if one ends and the other begins.
“The rhythms of spoken word replace music and give voice to the unspoken of circus. Movements give new layers of gravity, meaning to the poetry. It is a truly of a collaboration of art forms.”
Review: Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane
“Spoken word joined forces with the Vulcana Women’s Circus in 'Cirquetry', equal parts spectacle, humour, and compelling poetry.”
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Photos: Alana Freelance