ThisSideUp acrobatics;
Friday, April 04, 2014 - Gas Works, VIC
Saturday, April 05, 2014 – Gas Works, VIC
Tuesday, April 08, 2014 - The Memo, Healesville, VIC
Wednesday, April 09, 2014 - Williamstown Town Hall, VIC
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - Mansfield Performing Arts Centre
Friday, April 11, 2014 - The Cube Wodonga
Saturday, April 12, 2014 - The Cube Wodonga
Monday, April 14, 2014 - Benalla Performing Arts Centre
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - Benalla Performing Arts Centre
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 -Phee Broadway, Mount Alexander Shire Council
Thursday, April 17, 2014 – Phee Broadway, Mount Alexander Shire Council
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - Her Majesty's Theatre
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - Her Majesty's Theatre
Friday, April 25, 2014 - Her Majesty's Theatre
Saturday, April 26, 2014 - Her Majesty's Theatre
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - Theatre Royal
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 - Theatre Royal
Thursday, May 01, 2014 - Devonport Entertainment Centre
Saturday, May 03, 2014 - Tallarook Mechanics Institute
Thursday, May 08, 2014 - Esperence Civic Centre
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - Queens Park Theatre
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - Carnarvon Civic Centre
Saturday, May 17, 2014 - Matt Dann Cultural Centre
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - Broome Civic Centre, NSW
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - Broome Civic Centre, NSW
Saturday, May 24, 2014 - Araluen Arts Centre, NSW
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - Centre for Contemporary Arts Cairns
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - Centre for Contemporary Arts Cairns
Thursday, May 29, 2014 - Centre for Contemporary Arts Cairns
Friday, May 30, 2014 - Townsville City Council, QLD
Saturday, May 31, 2014 - Townsville City Council, QLD
Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - Redland PAC, QLD
Wednesday, June 04, 2014 - Judith Wright Centre, QLD
Thursday, June 05, 2014 - Judith Wright Centre, QLD
Friday, June 06, 2014 - Judith Wright Centre, QLD
Saturday, June 07, 2014 - Judith Wright Centre, QLD
Enter a laboratory of acrobatic impossibilities, where old science meets new circus in a heart-stopping, high-energy creative experiment.
Taking a contemporary approach to traditional and popular circus disciplines from across Asia, America and Europe, the concept of Controlled Falling is explored through Teeter Board, Russian Bar, Roue-Cyr, Human Pyramids, Synchronised Hand Balancing and other acrobatic feats that demonstrate the incredible skill and audacity of the cast.
Systematically planned action and impulsive energy. The high-level acrobatic skill, precision timing and quirky characters are captivating for audiences of all ages in this bold production, which is bursting at the seams with physical skill, visual delight and unconventional vitality.1
Running Time 60 mins (30 min version available)
Technical Specifications:
* Stage Floor Area 9 x 9 metres
* Height Clearance 7 – 8 metres (from stage surface to any structure including lighting rig)
* Backstage Area
* Bump In/Bump Out and Safety Run
* Lighting and Sound Technician
"Controlled Falling Project is a boisterous and beautiful exploration of the extraordinary heights the human body can reach."
"Breathtaking."
"Every moment is exquisitely choreographed and magnificent to watch."
"Controlled Falling Project is a rare beast – a circus performance that is equally successful for its theatricality and athleticism. This is a must see."
BUZZCUTS OCTOBER 2007
"A theatrical, acrobatic feast for the senses."
"The contrast between fun and sheer control and the dance between unease and thrill of extreme physicality is what makes the performance so engaging."
AUSTRALIAN STAGE ONLINE MARCH 2008
"Incredible control and precision."
"Full of adrenaline."
"ThisSideUp acrobatics have found a definite niche for themselves in the circus world."
AUSTRALIAN STAGE ONLINE APRIL 2009
"a boisterous and beautiful exploration of the extraordinary heights the human body can reach."
"Breathtaking."
"Every moment is exquisitely choreographed and magnificent to watch."
BUZZCUTS OCTOBER 2007
"A theatrical, acrobatic feast for the senses."
"Incredible control and precision."
"Full of adrenaline."
"ThisSideUp acrobatics have found a definite niche for themselves in the circus world."
AUSTRALIAN STAGE ONLINE APRIL 2009