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28 – 29 Aug

Cirque Obscura: Echoes of Olympus

  • Theatre
  • Dance

Cirque Obscura’s debut show reimagines Greek mythology through a dark and captivating lens. Gods descend from the heavens, monsters emerge from the shadows, and destinies are woven before your eyes as performers move seamlessly between audience and stage.

More than a showcase of aerial arts, Echoes of Olympus is a fully realised world. Combining aerial performance, original costuming, prosthetic fabrication, theatrical design, and immersive storytelling, every element has been crafted to draw audiences deeper into the myth.

Featuring a cast of performers embodying figures from Olympus and the underworld, each act reveals another thread in a tapestry of ancient legends reborn. From the beauty of Persephone to the haunting call of the Sirens and the power of the gods themselves, these timeless stories echo across the ages.

Step beyond the ordinary and into a realm where legends live once more.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 28 Aug
  • 6.30pm - 9pm 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Sat 29 Aug
  • 6.30pm - 9pm 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location

Cobblestone Pavillon
Meat Market
3 Blackwood St
North Melbourne 3051

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Price and bookings

From $55 to $85

Adult / general $70
Book online for Cirque Obscura: Echoes of Olympus

Contact details

  • email address: Contactcirqueobscura@gmail.com
Instagram page for Cirque Obscura: Echoes of Olympus

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