By a Thread

7 acrobats, 30 metres of rope, 6 shows only!

Returning to Gasworks this July, One Fell Swoop Circus proudly present By a Thread. Revamped and reinvigorated, this much lauded and dynamic production 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.

By a Thread offers rich visuals of inventive aerial acrobatics and spectacular skills from some of Australia's finest emerging circus artists. With intense training in a breadth of contemporary circus disciplines, these performers have pooled their knowledge and skills and then shattered traditional boundaries. By a Thread has been created as a show where classic techniques are used in expansive ways and new skills are made possible.

One Fell Swoop Circus is a vibrant young ensemble of circus artists from Melbourne's renowned National Institute of Circus Arts.