The National Circus & Physical Theatre Conference '98

When

Oct. 5-7, 1998

Where

Sydney, Australia

Details

Celebrating 25 Years of Contemporary Circus. As we head towards the new millenium an exciting opportunity to redefine the artforms of Circus and Physical Theatre emerges. Contemporary Circus, from its humble beginnings in 1973, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 1998. With the edges of the circus and physical theatre genres becoming increasingly blurred the second national Circus and Physical Theatre explores the pertinent issues at the heart of the industry. To take place at the Sydney Opera House from October 5-7 1998, the conference brings together practitioners from Australia and overseas to discuss, dissect and reinvent future directions. A range of disciplines including circus, outdoor work, contemporary theatre and dance all encompassing the genre will be represented by key people, who have been invited to speak. Speakers and delegates invited include representatives from the following organisations: Circus Oz, Stalker, Legs on the Wall, Acrobat, Club Swing, Theatre Physical, Cirque du Soleil (Canada), Strange Fruit, Born in a Taxi, Royale Deluxe (France) and Rock n Roll Circus.

INCLUDING:

Nigel Jamieson (Director)
Rachael Swain (Stalker Theatre Company)
Mike Finch (Artistic Director, Circus Oz)
Kate Champion (Director/choreographer)
Jan Rok Achard (Ecole Nationale Du Cirque)

CHALLENGES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY:

Circus and Physical Theatre - perfect bedfellows?
Circus: A cliche for the new millenium?
Physical Theatre: what is it?
Contemporary Circus Practices
News Moves: a new Physical Language
web slings: cable slings - what's the difference?
Rigging Techniques and safety
Do girls have more fun? - Sexuality and Circus
Collectives, are they outmoded? - Management and Survival
What is the dramaturge? - Text and Performance
Where have we come from? - History of Circus and Physical Theatre
Sydney 2000 the Olympics? Are we ready?
Outdoor and Site-specific work
Why do we do this? National issues
What's happening internationally? - Overseas guests
Who are we and where are we going?

Open Session
Performances!
Videos!
Networking!
and much much more!!!

HEAD TO HEAD COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Linda Mickleborough (Circus Oz)
Thor Blomfield (Legs on the Wall)
David Clarkson (Stalker)
Sue Broadway (independent producer and performer)
Michelle Hooper (founder/performer "Acronym")

LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS: BOOK NOW: Please book early.

The conference acknowledges the Australia Council and the Sydney Opera House for the recognition and support of this important conference.

Fee structure:

Individual (low income): $120
Individual (middle income): $190
Organisation: $240

Venue: Sydney Opera House
Dates: October 5 - 7, 1998.
Monday October 5th, afternoon and night (dinner)
Tuesday October 6th, day and evening
Wednesday, October 7th, final day.

A number of workshops may be occurring after the conference and information will be posted out about these in due course. Please note on your booking form if you will be interested in participating in these.

Stop Press:
A large outdoor spectacular will be performed on and around the Opera House from 11:00am until 4:00 pm on Sunday October 5th to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Opera House.

For More Information Contact

Thor Blomfield, Conference Convenor (02) 9560 1222
Tony Burns, Conference Co-ordinator, (02) 9550 9887, FAX (02) 9564 6061.

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