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Circus Oz

From the Pram to the World Stage
Brief Description
Dive into the history of one of Australia's most iconic performing arts institutions in this lavishly illustrated story, featuring exclusive interviews and stunning original Circus Oz artwork. With its roots in both the New Wave theatre movement and in the traditional circus form, Circus Oz has,... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Circus Oz

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Dive into the history of one of Australia's most iconic performing arts institutions in this lavishly illustrated story, featuring exclusive interviews and stunning original Circus Oz artwork.

With its roots in both the New Wave theatre movement and in the traditional circus form, Circus Oz has, since its first shows in 1978, played a foundational role in the development of contemporary circus in Australia and internationally. Despite being one of the most culturally and innovatively significant circus companies of all time, Circus Oz is the subject of far too little analysis and exploration.

From the origins of Circus Oz in the 1970s, through to the company's current success, Circus Oz details political, social, innovative, design, and aesthetic changes across the history of the company, and looks forward to what the future might bring for circus in Australia.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922779465

Publisher: Melbourne Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Melbourne Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 999g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Dr Jesse Jensen-Kohl is a PhD graduate from the University of Sydney, who has worked in the Australian circus sector for over 25 years, including Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Circus Oz and Cirkidz. He was also the founding member and Artistic Director of Sydney Trapeze School (2008-2017).

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