The Mirror is the company’s most physically and conceptually ambitious challenge to date. Together with director Darcy Grant, the artists explore the concept of entertainment through the language of contemporary circus and question what the modern human finds entertaining. What do we want to show the world and is it something that others want to see? What does authenticity mean, especially in the age of ubiquitous screens and permanent self-presentation?
The high-level dance and acrobatics in the piece are offset by an innovative contemporary design, using an LED wall, cameras and selfie sticks. Highly expressive, playful and accompanied by the outstanding electronic compositions and pop mash-ups of musician Ekrem Eli Phoenix, the artists of GOM set out on a search for the “true” self.
The Australian company proves once more that they belong to those who define the state of art in the New Circus genre.
Musically strong, fantastic acrobatics, a very artistic overall picture.
Conceptual entertainment on a high artistic level. New, contemporary circus in its purest form. A great delight.
Credits
Director: Darcy Grant
Associate Director: Jascha Boyce
Set & Lighting Designer: Matt Adey
Associate Designer: Lachlan Binns
Composer: Ekrem Eli Phoenix
Sound Design: Mik La Vage
Costume Designer: Renate Henschke
Ensemble: Martin Schreiber, Simon McClure, Lisa Goldsworthy, Lewis Rankin, Dylan Phillips, Emily Gare, Jascha Boyce, Lachlan Binns, Maya Tregonning, Ekrem Eli Phoenix
Show Information
Show Duration: 80 minutes
Audience Suitability: 15+
Stage Size: Min 12m wide x 6m depth, height clearance of 6.5m to grid
Venue: Designed for proscenium arch theatres with 400+ capacity
Complete description, touring budget, and technical specifications supplied on request
Touring History
- August 17 - October 30Chamäleon Theater - Berlin, Germany
- February 9 - March 11Sydney Opera House - Sydney, Australia