Backbone examines the various perceptions of what strength is, where it comes from, and how it is measured. This frenetic celebration of human interconnectedness will test the limits of strength: physical, emotional, individual, and collective.
It is set in the here and now. We won’t be transporting the audience to Verona. We are on a stage. In a theatre. In front of them!
Backbone is Gravity & Other Myths amazing circus company’s third work. Their last show A Simple Space achieved huge international success and has been performed more than 700 times at 98 festivals and theatres across 29 countries.
“A glorious flow of action and reaction … The acrobatics are eloquent and sensational, full of original twists that spell out a new language.” The Advertiser ★★★★★
“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 ★★★★★
Presented by: Frankston Arts Centre and Gravity & Other Myths
Backbone has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative, through the Confederation of International Arts Festivals Inc. commissioned by Adelaide Festival, Melbourne Festival & Sydney Festival.

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