Premiering in Melbourne last year, Circus Oz sizzles back into the Circus Oz Big Top at Birrarung Marr with their  reconstructed 2013 show – cranked up from touring regional Australia, a New York City run of standing  ovations and hot from an extended season across America.

Circus Oz 2013: Cranked Up hurls the 2012 show, From The Ground Up, to new heights – it is a production that  has been honed, road?hardened, made tight and allowed to play hilariously fast and loose.  Expect the irreverent Circus Oz spirit, revel in seeing some of the company’s much?loved characters again and  thrill at some daring new feats as Mark Sheppard steps into the shoes of roving Indigenous  provocateur  destined to disrupt nongoing brand of ridiculous tomfoolery that leaves audiences howling for more.

Credited with revitalising a traditional artform in a uniquely Australian way, Circus Oz is a rock ‘n’ roll, animalfree  circus that has influenced the development of circus arts around the world since its foundation in 1978 –  and this year turns 35!

 “… no?bullshit Australian culture, which grabs our audience by the throat and makes us cheer the daredevils on, laugh,  and be made aware of social justice all at once. This is the art of Circus Oz …”
Canberra Critics Circle (October 2012)

“A blend of high energy acrobatics, juggling, magic, exuberant clowning and all around derring?do, accompanied by a pounding rock score.”
New York Post (December 2012)

“The group adds comedy and music, making the aerial routines about more than mere prowess  … a little naughty, a little nice, a little death?defying.”
New York Times (December 2012)

“The daring feats on trapeze and poles and unlikely equipment keep your heart in your mouth while the mildly raunchy verbal byplay and  failed card tricks hold the attention of the adults who actually buy the tickets.”
Metro, New York (December 2012)

Circus Oz 2013: Cranked Up
Season 19 June – 14 July 2013
Preview Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Gala Night Thursday, 20 June 2013
Duration 2 hours (plus 20 minute interval)
Venue Circus Oz Big Top
Location Birrarung Marr, between Federation Square and Batman Avenue, Melbourne
Tickets $24 – $92 (on sale from Monday, 25 March 2013)
Bookings 136 100 and www.ticketmaster.com.au

Photos Credit: Rob Blackburn