Ten Thousand Hours | Gravity & Other Myths

Everybody is a master of something.

Blink, step, jump, balance, flip, fly.

This is an ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things. A tribute to the dedication required to realise our physical ambitions. An acknowledgement of the backstory that is often more spectacular than the finished product.

Eight acrobats and one musician investigate physical skill; how we obtain it, how we perfect it, and how it can transform our lives. Through highlighting the nuance of high level acrobatics, audiences experience a heightened appreciation of the countless hours required to master the skills they are witnessing. Set to a driving, dynamic and intricate musical score using percussion/drums live on-stage, Ten Thousand Hours is a revelry of the distinct physical language that defines GOM and a celebration of the pursuit of mastery.

This is a love letter to our bodies and the amazing things they let us do every day.

This is an invitation to watch us work.

Promo image. Photo credit: Simon McClure

“Once again gravity and other myths bring shock, awe, and delight.” ★★★★★

Glam Adelaide

“Jaw-dropping” ★★★★★

The AU review

“Regular gasps and squeals of disbelief from the audience members behind me, and spontaneous applause from the audience throughout, reassure me that it is not just me who thinks some of the skills on display are unbelievable. This is an almost mind blowing level of skill on display and what can be achieved with a dedicated pursuit of perfection.” ★★★★★

The Clothesline

“The performance is a showcase of this company’s talent that extends way beyond acrobatics, into visual storytelling, movement, and contemporary dance.” ★★★★★

Stage Whispers

I would give this 10 stars if I could. An absolutely mind blowing show from this home grown Adelaide company.” ★★★★★

Kids In Adelaide

Created by:

Director: Lachlan Binns

Associate Director: Darcy Grant

Set & Lighting Designer: Chris Petredis

Assistant Designer: Max Mackenzie

Composer: Nick Martyn, Shenzo Gregorio

Costume Designer: Olivia Zanchetta

Production Manager: Martin Schreiber

Creative Producer: Jascha Boyce

Ensemble: Jacob Randell, Alyssa Moore, Kevin Beverley, Lachlan Harper, Annalise Moore, Andre Augustus, Axl Osborne, Shani Stephens

Show Information

Show Duration: 60 minutes

Age suitability: All Ages (4+)

Complete description, touring budget, and technical specifications supplied on request.

Sponsors & Funders:

Gravity & Other Myths is supported as an organisation by Arts South Australia.
Ten Thousand Hours has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative
Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Commissioned by Chamäleon Berlin, La Strada, Graz and Gluttony, Adelaide.
The Ten Thousand Hours creative development was supported by the Adelaide Festival Centre.

Touring History

2024

Adelaide, Australia - The Peacock at Gluttony, Adelaide Fringe
February 16 - 25
Aberdeen, UK - His Majesty's Theatre
July 25 - 26
Edinburgh, UK - Edinburgh Fringe Festival-Assembly Hall - Main Hall
August 1 - 24
Ballerup, Denmark - Baltoppen LIVE
August 27 - 29
Delft, Netherlands - Theater de Veste
October 11
Alkmaar, Netherlands - TAQA Theater de Vest
October 12
Leeuwarden, Netherlands - Staddsshouwburg De Harmonie
October 13 - 14
Turnhout, Belgium - APB Cultuurhuis de Warande
October 16
Leuven, Belgium - 30CC
October 17
Diest, Belgium - Cultuurcentrum Diest
October 18
Amersfoort, Netherlands - Flint, AFAS Theater Hall
October 23
Drachten, Netherlands - De Lawei
October 24
Groningen, Netherlands - SPOT
October 25
Hoogeven, Netherlands - De Tamboer
October 26
Utrecht, Netherlands - Stadsschouwburg
October 27
Zaandam, Netherlands - Zaantheater
October 29
Amstelveen, Netherlands - Schouwburg Amstelveen
October 30
Beveren, Belgium - CC Ter Vesten
October 31
Oostende, Belgium - De Grote Post
November 1
Roeselare, Belgium - De Spil
November 2
Antwerp, Belgium - De Roma
November 3
Dilbeek, Belgium - Westrand
November 6
Bornem, Belgium - Ter Dilft
November 7
Heist-op-den-Berg, Belgium - Cultuurcentrum Zwaneberg
November 8

2025

Graz, Austria - Cirque Noël
January 3 - 6
Cergy, France - Points Communs
January 10 - September 12
Pontoise, France - Points communs - Théâtre des Louvrais
January 10 - 12
Cébazat, France - Le Sémaphore
January 16
Cusset, France - Théâtre de Cusset
January 17
Caluire-Et-Cuire, France - Le Radiant-Bellevue
January 18 - 19
Boulogne-Billancourt, France - Carré Belle-Feuille
January 21
Roissy, France - L'Orangerie
January 22
Chateauroux, France - Equinoxe
January 24
Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France - Espace 1789
January 25
Saint-Quentin, France - Le Splendid
January 26
Lillebonne, France - Espace Juliobonna
January 28
Lieusaint, France - Theâtre Sénart
January 30 - February 1
Lieusaint, France - Theatre-Senart, National Scene
January 30 - February 1
Sochaux, France - La Mals - Théâtre de Sochaux
February 4
Morges, Switzerland - Theatre de Beausobre
February 6
Miramas, France - Théâtre la Colonne
February 8 - 9
Nîmes, France - Théâtre de Nîmes
February 11 - 12
Mérignac, France - Le Pin Galant
February 14
Adelaide, Australia - The Peacock at Gluttony - Adelaide Fringe
February 20 - March 23
Whyalla, AU - Middleback Arts Centre
April 1
Port Pirie, AU - Northern Festival Centre
April 3
Renmark, AU - Chaffey Theatre
April 5
Mt Gambier, AU - Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre
April 8
Charleston, SC, USA - Spoleto Festival
June 4 - 8
Sibiu, Romania - Sibiu International Theatre Festival
June 24 - 25
Stuttgart, Germany - Colours International Dance Festival, Theaterhaus Stuttgart
June 28 - 29
Deventer, Netherlands - Deventer op Stelten
July 4 - 6
São Paulo, Brazil - Teatro B32
July 11
Campinas City, Brazil - Concha Acústica
July 13
Juniaí, Brazil - Polytheama Theatre
July 14
Suffolk, UK - Latitude Festival
July 25 - 26
Edinburgh, UK - Edinburgh Fringe, Assembly Hall
July 31 - August 24
Zürich, Switzerland - Theaterspektakel
August 27 - 30