Escalate is being presented by Throwcatch Collective and Lauren Eisinger’s Parrot Ox as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 9-20 at the Circus Oz Hub, Collingwood.
Directed by Joe Fisher, virtuosic juggling, innovative lighting and relentless energy collide in this daring new show, blending musicality and movement.
Audiences have a unique opportunity to catch this new circus show before it tours the world, with upcoming dates set for the USA, South America, Europe and Taiwan.
Australia’s best jugglers will rip through an hour of entertainment, pushing the boundaries of their art with a unique eye for rhythm and timing.
Ethereal live guitar seamlessly integrates with distinctive juggling acts, as the wide reaching score moves from percussive to driving electronica, propelling the rhythm of the performance.
All three of the Escalate cast hail from Melbourne. Byron Hutton, Richard Sullivan and Samuel Kreusler (also the show’s composer) have trained with the world’s best and performed on stages across the globe.
“Escalate is the realisation of our mission to make juggling as stylish, beautiful and interesting as possible. The response from audiences so far has been astonishing and so encouraging, which we couldn’t be happier about.
“It’s such a special feeling to be coming back to where it all began at the Circus Oz Hub, before we head off on our global tour,” says Byron.
Escalate was selected for the Circus Oz and Melbourne Fringe Springboard program, supported by Australia Council (now Creative Australia).
Performance Dates: October 9-20.

• Cheryl Threadgold