National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) and Zilla & Brook invite you to
CIRCONOCLASM
DATES: 14-17 September (Preview 13 Sept) at 0200pm Matinee and 0730pm Evenings
LOCATION: #NICA National Circus Centre, 39 – 59 Green Street, Prahran
WEBSITE: https://nica.com.au/performs // https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/940791
NICA Performs presents CIRCONOCLASM taking place Wednesday 14 – Saturday 17 September at NICA National Circus Centre (NNCC Building). Directed by David Woods, CIRCONOCLASM has been devised with NICA 2nd year students. Iconoclasm (the theft or wilful damage of artworks) is an age-old practice that continues to serve as a powerful modus operadni for those wanting to capture the world’s attention in a moment of meaningful cultural defiance.
To this very day, iconoclasm remains a provocative act that brings issues of the day into sharp focus – so what does that mean for the future of modern circus? Enter CIRCONOCLASM: An art-heist inspired by the infamous NGV Picasso theft by the “Australian Cultural Terrorists” and every heist movie ever... Directed by David Woods (Ridiculusmus Theatre Company, London) and devised by the students, the curtain opens as Seurat’s triptych of pointillist paintings on circus are gathered for the first time in a big splash for the National Australia Gallery. Though armed with a veritable fortress of high-tech security, the paintings are stolen in a daring heist during the swanky opening party. We encourage you to expect the unexpected with hoop diving, tightwire and teeterboards entangled in the unfolding drama of the ultimate circus art-heist.
“My expectation is that the students will gleefully play within the constructs I have imagined with a degree of democracy and ownership,” says Director David Woods. “Though ultimately, I maintain final artistic decisions, the autonomy rests with each artist, allowing myself and the senior creative team to provide an overarching aesthetic and performance grammar for this next generation of cirque talent.” NICA’s Head of Circus, James Brown (2016 – Present), encourages audiences to shake off the dust by returning to live performance.
“We have all had a challenging few years, and what better than to escape to the theatre to witness Australia’s up and coming circus talent. These students have the pleasure of working with International Director, David Woods, and his unique character and comedy approach to Circus is not to be missed.” CIRCONOCLASM promises to be immersive, hilarious, and admirable.
The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is Australia’s Centre of Excellence for training in contemporary circus arts. It is one of eight national arts training institutes and offers Australia’s only Bachelor of Circus Arts. Graduates of NICA have gone on to pursue exciting careers both locally and internationally and have contributed to the development of Melbourne’s vibrant circus arts industry.
All thanks to our friends at #NICA , Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine is covering the opening night (media: Kieran McNamara of Kieran Mcnamara Photography) please stay tuned for more information.
special thanks: Deveta Patel
CIRCONOCLASM
DATES: 14-17 September (Preview 13 Sept) at 0200pm Matinee and 0730pm Evenings
LOCATION: #NICA National Circus Centre, 39 – 59 Green Street, Prahran
WEBSITE: https://nica.com.au/performs // https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/940791
NICA Performs presents CIRCONOCLASM taking place Wednesday 14 – Saturday 17 September at NICA National Circus Centre (NNCC Building). Directed by David Woods, CIRCONOCLASM has been devised with NICA 2nd year students. Iconoclasm (the theft or wilful damage of artworks) is an age-old practice that continues to serve as a powerful modus operadni for those wanting to capture the world’s attention in a moment of meaningful cultural defiance.
To this very day, iconoclasm remains a provocative act that brings issues of the day into sharp focus – so what does that mean for the future of modern circus? Enter CIRCONOCLASM: An art-heist inspired by the infamous NGV Picasso theft by the “Australian Cultural Terrorists” and every heist movie ever... Directed by David Woods (Ridiculusmus Theatre Company, London) and devised by the students, the curtain opens as Seurat’s triptych of pointillist paintings on circus are gathered for the first time in a big splash for the National Australia Gallery. Though armed with a veritable fortress of high-tech security, the paintings are stolen in a daring heist during the swanky opening party. We encourage you to expect the unexpected with hoop diving, tightwire and teeterboards entangled in the unfolding drama of the ultimate circus art-heist.
“My expectation is that the students will gleefully play within the constructs I have imagined with a degree of democracy and ownership,” says Director David Woods. “Though ultimately, I maintain final artistic decisions, the autonomy rests with each artist, allowing myself and the senior creative team to provide an overarching aesthetic and performance grammar for this next generation of cirque talent.” NICA’s Head of Circus, James Brown (2016 – Present), encourages audiences to shake off the dust by returning to live performance.
“We have all had a challenging few years, and what better than to escape to the theatre to witness Australia’s up and coming circus talent. These students have the pleasure of working with International Director, David Woods, and his unique character and comedy approach to Circus is not to be missed.” CIRCONOCLASM promises to be immersive, hilarious, and admirable.
The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is Australia’s Centre of Excellence for training in contemporary circus arts. It is one of eight national arts training institutes and offers Australia’s only Bachelor of Circus Arts. Graduates of NICA have gone on to pursue exciting careers both locally and internationally and have contributed to the development of Melbourne’s vibrant circus arts industry.
All thanks to our friends at #NICA , Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine is covering the opening night (media: Kieran McNamara of Kieran Mcnamara Photography) please stay tuned for more information.
special thanks: Deveta Patel
