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Gravity & Other Myths combines dance, circus, cabaret, video, heart-pumping acrobatics into a marvellous 70 minute show. This multi-award-winning Australian troupe’s latest show THE MIRROR is not to be missed.
The group utilises mirrors, hence the title of the show, video technology, LED light tubes and selfie-sticks, creating a multi-art work that is totally entertaining. There is much humour, playful story-telling and amazing, unique circus leaps and bounds.
The centre of the action is singer Ekrem Eli Phoenix. He stands alone to open the show with a mournful rendition of ‘Summertime’, perhaps because of the line “You’re gonna spread your little wings…and you’ll take to the sky” The troupe does, after all, seem to defy gravity. He then moves on to electronic compositions and pop mash-ups as the circus action warms up.
Gravity & Other Myths started in Adelaide in 2009 and has grown into an international sensation. Their website says, “Our work strives to nurture human connection while challenging the genre of circus through conceptual sophistication and acrobatic virtuosity. We employ an honest approach to performance, illuminating the complexities of humanity through humour and physical prowess.” Director Darcy Grant and the nine acrobats give us contemporary circus of the highest standard.
Co-commissioned by the Sydney Opera House and the Chamäleon Theatre, Berlin, THE MIRROR comes to Sydney following its world premiere in Germany.
Sydney Opera House Head of Contemporary Performance, Ebony Bott, says “As we begin to celebrate the Opera House’s 50th year, we are excited to present this innovative and breathtaking style of contemporary performance for our audiences, who won’t be able to sit through the show without gasping at least once.”
THE MIRROR is playing the Drama Theatre at the Sydney Opera House until the 5th March 2023.
Ages 15+
Tickets start from $59 + booking fee
Website link: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/events/whats-on/circus-and-magic/2023/the-mirror.htm
Featured image : Gravity and Other Myths : ‘The Mirror’. Pic Daniel Boud
