By A Thread

An ensemble circus creation featuring seven acrobats and 30 metres of rope, By A Thread offers rich visuals of inventive aerial acrobatics from some of Australia’s best circus artists.

Long spools of white rope run through pulley sheaves and wrap around bodies, explicitly connecting the artists’ movements above and off the ground. The actions of one acrobat affect and implicate the movements of others in a mesmerising negotiation of cause and effect. 

By a Thread weaves acrobatics and intricate choreography through moments of confusion, hilarity, romance, playfulness, fear and friendship, uncovering the threads of connection present in all relationships. 

More than mere bodies in space, By a Thread is an exploration of tensions physical, emotional and relational.

"An intricate and mesmerising piece of art" - ArtsHub

Presented by Frankston Arts Centre and One Fell Swoop Circus as part of the 2023 FAC Season

Thanks to our 2023 Season Partners:

Detailed Warnings for Teachers

None, all ages.

Subject Links

Drama

Featuring seven acrobats and 30 metres of rope, By a Thread offers rich visuals of inventive aerial acrobatics from some of Australia’s best circus artists.

Information for Educators

By A Thread is a great introduction to contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre.

Students can:

ENJOY leading young Australian Circus artists perform creative and dynamic repertoire, which has been devised from inspiration around “cause and effect”.

ENGAGE in conversations around the use of the body to convey story, emotion and mood.

RESPOND to the ideas around the idea of “cause and effect” and the greater implications of this in our everyday lives. Students can explore situations in their lives and worlds, which parallel with this concept.

Extension Opportunities

An Education Resource Kit is available for this performance.

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Silence – Friday 5 May, 7.30pm

Sydney Dance Company: ab [intra] – Saturday 20 May, 7.30pm

By A Thread – Thursday 20 July, 7.30pm

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