By a Thread
Returning to Fringe World for its final year, 'By a Thread' is an ensemble
circus creation exploring the relationship between trust and risk. Long
spools of white rope run through pulley sheaves and wrap around bodies,
explicitly connecting movements above and on the ground. Like the booms
and sheets of a sailing ship, performers are hoisted and swung by one
another to create striking tableaux and breath-taking dynamics. The
actions of one acrobat affect the movements of others in a mesmerising
negotiation of cause and effect.
Winner of the Adelaide Fringe Weekly Circus Award 2018
"Exceptional humans pushing the limits of their art" ★★★★1/2 The West Australian, 2017
"Intricate and mesmerising piece of art" ★★★★1/2 ArtsHub, 2017
"Damn brilliant show" The Music
Winner of the Adelaide Fringe Weekly Circus Award 2018
"Exceptional humans pushing the limits of their art" ★★★★1/2 The West Australian, 2017
"Intricate and mesmerising piece of art" ★★★★1/2 ArtsHub, 2017
"Damn brilliant show" The Music
Presented by: One Fell Swoop Circus
One Fell Swoop is a contemporary circus company that aims to re-examine the dynamics of acrobatic ensemble work and the relationships within it. Based in Melbourne, One Fell Swoop lets audiences viscerally experience the balance of joy and risk inherent to group acrobatic performance, creating powerful works on the cutting edge of contemporary circus practice. One Fell Swoop creates work that combines a high level of circus skill with rich dramatic perspectives, specialising in traditional theatre shows and large-scale outdoor circus installation works.