A Circus Sensation

Producer: ZAP CIRCUS
Writer: Tarra Murphy & Russell Hammond
Directed By: Tarra Murphy

Jaw-dropping, heart-stopping circus!

Synopsis

Jaw-dropping, heart-stopping circus!

An exhilarating show from start to finish –international superstars ZAP CIRCUS bring their all-time favourite circus stunts to your town in a brand new show that you don’t want to miss! With Fire Eating, Hula Hooping, Acrobatics, Comedy, Freakshow stunts and hilarious acts galore, this show is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat and ready for more!

Forget the everyday, come join us and immerse yourself in the sensation of the circus. Share that indescribable feeling you get as you feel the heat from the flames, see the sweat dripping on the acrobats and the flutter of the confetti as it falls from the sky.

Short Reviews

“Simply incredible...will not disappoint!”
The Sunday Times
“Jaw-dropping, thrilling stunts!”
PerthNow
“Presented by ZAP CIRCUS, A Circus Sensation is chirpy, eccentric and full of laughs...The limits of the human body were tested, superhuman strength was exhibited and...(the audience) were kept on the edge of their seat”
Fringe Feed

Video

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Technical Information

Touring Party: 2
Bump-in Time: 3 hrs
Bump-out Time: 2 hrs
Interval: No

Audio

Control:

  • YAMAHA Mixer
  • Macbook with Qlab side of stage

FOH speakers:

  • 2 x K12 on stands
  • 2 x K8 on stands

Monitors:

  • 2 x K8 floor mounted
  • Wireless Microphones:
  • 2X multichannel wireless receiver kit
  • 2X wireless headset
  • Venue to Supply:1 x GPO within 5m of stage
  • Sound map & list if applicable

Staging

A flat, level, hard, smooth surface such as floorboards, stage or dancefloor
Minimum dimensions 5m wide x 8m deep (includes 2m ‘backstage’) x 5m overhead clearance with no lights/trussing/curtains/decor in this space
Wings or backstage required for costume quick changes and prop set-up
All audience members, including children, to be seated on chairs, to be supplied by the venue

Transport Notes

  • 1 x Kluger
  • 1 x Large Hi-Top Van, Mercedes 1.5 Sprinter

Audience & Marketing Notes

People from all ages, backgrounds and interests will LOVE this show.
It is high-energy, high-octane circus that is suitable for all ages.
Families with children, teenagers and older couples enjoy the comedy, the skills and the exhilaration of this two-person variety circus show.

Selling Points

  • High-Octane Family Fun!
  • \"Jaw-dropping, heart-stopping circus!\" for all ages
  • Great promotion through schools, gymnastics, sports clubs and gyms

Community Engagement

  • Circus Workshops for primary, secondary or adults
  • Circus & gymnastics masterclasses for primary, secondary or adults
  • Train the trainer
  • Meet and Greet or Q&A
  • Mentoring and Arts Management assistance
  • Colouring-in Sheets

Details

Contact

Tarra

Murphy

0414 361 609

Genre

Audience

Venue Format

All

Duration

50 Minutes

Available Until (from - to)

01/09/2023

31/12/2025

Budget & Fees

What are these? Find out more.

In Development - work which will be produced and premiered in time for touring during 2022/2023. Please contact the Producer directly for Budgets and Fees.

Remount: $0

Weekly Sell Off: $10700

Per Performance: $TBC

Apra Obligations: Casual APRA

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