Model Citizens - Circus Oz

Overview

Acrobatic tricks, displays of skill and daring, impressively choreographed routines, and the kinds of stunts no one should try at home: yep, that's what you'd expect to get at the circus. Outfits such as Cirque du Soleil might've changed the way we think about stepping into the big top, but extraordinary feats remain a circus constant. Mixing them with the myths of modern Australia isn't quite as usual, though.

At Model Citizens at QPAC's Playhouse from April 12 to 15, Australia's 39-year-old Circus Oz will blend all of the above into a show that'll make you exclaim with wonder, and make you think at the same time. Prepare to ponder just what it means to fit the performance's title in this fine country of ours today, all while you're watching a display of eye-popping, sometimes absurd theatricality.

On the stage, Model Citizens takes place within a model kit world which has been designed to challenge perspective, scale and normality. Yep, you can see what they're doing here. Prepare to look at everyday objects in a new light, as well as the concepts Circus Oz will be exploring — complete with a 6-metre safety pin.