Gasworks Circus Showdown

MIDSUMMA GASWORKS CIRCUS SHOWDOWN 25 - 28 MAY GASWORKS THEATRE An unparalleled professional development opportunity for circus and physical theatre artists, ‘Gasworks Circus Showdown’ returns in 2022 complete with acrobats, physical theatre performers, clowns and more. Finalists from 2021 will return alongside brand new acts who will share excerpts from their work for the first time this year to industry professionals and adoring audiences. Join us in supporting these talented independent artists as they take their works to new heights, with invaluable advice from our expert panel and a slew of development awards. This year’s awards are made possible by the Robert Salzer Foundation and Creative Victoria, with a huge thanks to NICA, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne Fringe, Showcase Victoria, Citizen Theatre, Jamie Bretman, Kate Fryer, Debra Batton, Underground Media, Aaron Walker Photography, Highwire Entertainment, Gluttony, Circus Oz and One Fell Swoop Circus. Image by Alfaguarilla 24 CIRCUS SHOWDOWN

A means to showcase independent and diverse theatre, Premiere at Gasworks is a production opportunity to assist Melbourne based artists and creatives to stage original productions for the first time. The purpose of this program is to assist theatre makers in their creative endeavours and bring to life their productions. We invite you to apply for the 2023 program when applications open in August. This program is more important than ever, allowing creative potential to come to life! PREMIERE AT GASWORKS Image by MatusciacPREMIERE 25