By a Thread
By a Thread is an ensemble circus creation exploring the relationship between trust and play. Long spools of white rope run through pulley sheaves and wrap around bodies, explicitly connecting movements above and on the ground. Like the booms and sheets of a sailing ship, performers are hoisted and swung by one another to create striking tableaux and breath-taking dynamics. The actions of one acrobat affect the movements of others in a mesmerising negotiation of cause and effect.
Best Circus nominee, FRINGE WORLD 2017
"Exceptional humans pushing the limits of their art" ★★★★1/2 The West Australian 2017
"Intricate and mesmerising" ★★★★1/2 ArtsHub 2017
"Damn brilliant show" ★★★★1/2 The Music 2017
Presented by: One Fell Swoop Circus
One Fell Swoop is a contemporary circus company that aims to reexamine the dynamics of acrobatic ensemble work and the relationships within it. Based in Melbourne, One Fell Swoop lets audiences viscerally experience the balance of joy and risk inherent to group acrobatic performance, creating powerful works on the cutting edge of contemporary circus practice.
One Fell Swoop creates work that combines a high level of circus skill with rich dramatic perspectives, specialising in traditional theatre shows and largescale outdoor circus installation works. The company brings the dynamics of acrobatic ensemble work and the relationships within it to aerial circus performance structures.