One Beautiful Thing – Circa

Australia's renowned circus company joins forces with Indian artists who specialise in the traditional sport of Mallakhamb.
Tom Clift
Published on February 13, 2017

Overview

One of Australia's most in-demand circus companies is joining forces with musicians and acrobats from India for an explosive new show at the Arts Centre Melbourne.

On stage for just three nights plus a Sunday matinee, One Beautiful Thing will see the acclaimed team at Circa work with artists who specialise in Mallakhamb, a traditional sport that dates back hundreds of years and combines pole and rope work with stunning displays of gymnastic prowess. The practice had all but died out, before a group of dedicated performers committed themselves to ensuring its survival.

The epic collaboration, which is part of this year's Asia TOPA festival, aims to bring Indian and Australian culture 'face-to-face', showcasing our differences and similarities as artists from disparate backgrounds strive to create 'one beautiful thing'.

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