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Gravity and Other Myths

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Unlike many circus acts, Gravity and Other Myths' artists do not hide the intense physical effort of their acts, instead highlighting the effort to comedic effect. During some acts there is a close contact with the audience which sits or stands around the stage, and the atmosphere between acts is
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Since their formation in 2009, Gravity and Other Myths has created many individual productions, including:
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Gravity and Other Myths was formed by a group of students participating in the Australian
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The group has appeared at festivals and theatres in Australia, including the
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informal. The performances include traditional circus skills such as
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Index

contemporary circus
Adelaide
South Australia
Cirkidz
acrobatics
juggling
clowning
Adelaide Festival of the Arts
Dance Award
Green Room Award
COVID-19 pandemic in Australia
Geoff Cobham
List of circuses and circus owners



"Review: Gravity and Other Myths' Backbone"



"Physical theatre company Gravity and Other Myths auditions next generation of acrobats and circus hopefuls"
"'Unadorned, gritty, unpretentious': how Australian circus went global"
Official website
Categories
Australian circuses
Theatre companies in Australia
Performing arts in Adelaide

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