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Video “Circus in a Suitcase” – running time 1 minute.
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Traditional circus acts take on a new twist when Terry keeps upping the stakes on himself, setting challenges that, when accomplished, are as electrifying as they are precise.
Accompanied by Jen Hawley on her snappy snare drum and unbelievably shiny ukulele, Circus in a Suitcase is a tight, spectacular, highly skilled and very, very funny circus show containing:
* masterful juggling with some surprising objects
* unicycle, stilts, and acrobatic stunts
* some pure contemporary clowning with the world’s squeakiest clown
* a towering finale featuring a tall unicycle and objects of intrigue
* continuous comedy
* lots of audience participation
* and, as always, the trademark live music.
This show is not only suitable for children and families, it’s downright beneficial!
Some acts will remain a secret until the show…
But you always get that with a clown.
Circus Show requirements
A gym or multi-purpose room with a ceiling height of at least 5 metres or a splendid theatre. Outdoor spaces may be appropriate, but please consult with us first.
Bios
Terry Cole is an accomplished actor, director, musician and circus performer. He is a long term member of Circus in a Suitcase and the Famous Fratellini Brothers and is also an inspirational workshop leader. Terry has many years of experience as a performer and is well-known and loved for his work both as a multi-instrumentalist musician and as a multidimensional circus performer. A short sample of some of Terry’s many performances include:
World Expo, Brisbane
Australia Festival, Istanbul
Fruit Fly 10th Anniversary Circus
Robertson’s Circus
He conducts Artist in Residence programs and performs over 300 shows every year.
Jen Hawley has been playing in bands in both Melbourne and Sydney for the past ten years and has established a fine reputation as a guitarist, singer and composer. She trained in classical guitar, studied jazz guitar with Bruce Clarke and has been teaching guitar for many years both privately and in workshops at Roses Gap and Turramurra folk music camps. She now has diverse interests in jazz, French, Brazilian, gypsy and folk music. Jen has worked at a number of Australian festivals including:
Port Fairy Festival
St Kilda Festival
Frankston International Guitar Festival
Echuca jazz festivals
Jen plays regularly at popular venues around Melbourne in her own jazz ensemble.
