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Circus Factory at Powerhouse Museum Sydney

Mar 1, 2015  ·  2 min read

Posted by Sas Lyon

Step into the ring of one of the most delightfully daring, spectacularly spectacular feats of showmanship, curiosity, absurdity and intrigue at Circus Factory. Even when you see it, you won’t believe it.

Ride a fairground carousel that is 100 years old
Test yourself with the laughing clowns
See over 60 circus costumes and props featuring ringmasters, animal trainers, acrobats and clowns
Wonder at hilarious kinetic sculptures created by David Archer
See photos and objects never seen before from Australia’s very own Wirth’s Circus
Throw yourself into a carnival world created by French scenographer Gérard Cholot and designer Alban Le Henry.

In this exhibition you will also find:

Amuse Bouche by Circa
Shows on the hour, 4 Apr to 19 Apr

Exquisite circus bites from internationally renowned circus company Circa, each Amuse Bouche is a delectable moment of impossibly skilled and outrageously beautiful circus. Audiences will discover the traditions of circus through to contemporary practice and glimpse the way to the future – where bodies, objects, music and art seamlessly meld.

Appetites will be satisfied when Circa’s acrobats along with some of their most loved circus apparatus serve up a range of comic, hilarious and soulfully moving bite sized performances. Come to the table for a helping of world class circus not to be missed.

Science of Circus Show
27 Jan to 3 Apr, and 20 Apr to 3 May
Weekdays: 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm
Weekends: 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm

Step right up and explore the wonders of science found in the circus ring! In this engaging science show explore the physics behind your favourite circus acts including plate spinning, hula-hooping and tightrope walking.

Head here for more information.

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