ONE Fell Swoop Circus bring their much-lauded production, By a Thread, to Frankston Arts Centre for one show only, bringing with them their trademark 30 metres of white rope.
Using no nets or safety harnesses, By A Thread offers rich visuals of inventive aerial acrobatics and spectacular skills from some of Australia’s best circus artists. Seven performers combine dynamic acrobatic skills and poignant physical theatre in a choreographed exploration of tension; physical, emotional and relational.
The performers are hoisted and swung by one another to create striking tableaux and breath-taking dynamics. The actions of one acrobat affect and implicate the movements of others in a precise negotiation of cause and effect.
Coming out of intense physical training at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), Australia’s elite-level circus training institute, the By A Thread ensemble emerges with a cutting-edge contemporary circus piece on an innovative aerial apparatus.
“One Fell Swoop Circus was formed as we wanted to make work that explores the trust implicit in ensemble acrobatic work, and apply this to aerials. It’s challenging developing group aerial circus acts, as aerialists are often isolated from other performers.
Circus is a powerful art form because what you see before you is actually what is happening,” explains Director and company co-founder, Charice Rust.
Witness One Fell Swoop’s performance of By A Thread at Frankston Arts Centre on Thursday 20 July at 7.30pm. Book at thefac.com.au or call 03 9784 1060.