NICA Performers present Circonoclasm from September 14 -17 at the NICA National Circus Centre (NNCC Building).
Directed by David Woods, Circonclasm has been devised with NICA second year students.
Iconoclasm (the theft or wilful damage of artworks) is an age-old practice that continues to serve as a powerful modus operandi for those wanting to capture the world’s attention in a moment of meaningful cultural defiance.
To this day, iconoclasm remains a provocative act that brings issues of the day into sharp focus – so what does that mean for the future of modern circus? Enter Circonoclasm: An art-heist inspired by the NGV Picasso theft by the “Australian Cultural Terrorists” and every heist movie ever.
“My expectation is that the students will gleefully play within the constructs I have imagined with a degree of democracy and ownership,” says Director David Woods.
“Though ultimately, I maintain final artistic decisions, the autonomy rests with each artist, allowing myself and the senior creative team to provide an overarching aesthetic and performance grammar for this next generation of cirque talent.”
NICA’s Head of Circus, James Brown (2016 – Present), encourages audiences to shake off the dust by returning to live performance.
“We have all had a challenging few years, and what better than to escape to the theatre to witness Australia’s up and coming circus talent. These students have the pleasure of working with International Director, David Woods, and his unique character and comedy approach to Circus is not to be missed.”
Season: September 14-September 17 (Preview Sept 13)
Time: 2pm Matinee and 7:30pm Evenings
Venue: NICA National Circus Centre, 39 – 59 Green Street, Prahran
Duration: 70 minutes
Tickets: Adults: $35 Concession $28 Family of 4: $112 Groups: $28
Seating: General Admission
Bookings:nica.com.au/performs
Rating: PG

• Cheryl Threadgold