Backbone (literally) tosses around the perception of what strength is, where it comes from and how it is measured. This frenetic celebration of human interconnectedness tests the limits of strength: physical, emotional, individual and collective.
 
Backbone is this amazing circus company’s third work. Their last show A Simple Space has achieved huge international success and has been performed more than 350 times at 68 festivals and theatres across 18 countries.
 
★★★★★ "Magnetic world premiere, a perfect combination of fluidity, mettle and danger ... The sheer strength of body and character needed to round out this frenzied performance demonstrates a discipline and camaraderie, rarely seen on stage. Simply a joy to watch." (Limelight Magazine)
 
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Acrobats: Martin Schreiber, Lachlan Binns, Jascha Boyce, Jacob Randell, Lewie West, Lewis Rankin, Joanne Curry, Mieke Lizotte, Lachlan Harper, Jackson Manson
Composers/Musicians: Elliot Zoerner, Alexey Kochetkov
Director: Darcy Grant
Stage and Lighting Designer: Geoff Cobham
Producer: Craig Harrison
Creative Associate: Triton Tunis-Mitchell
 
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc., Adelaide Festival, Sydney Festival and Aurora Nova