Seven female and gender queer artists stand facing the camera with torn clothes and war paint on their faces with a stark deserted landscape behind them. They have expressions that range from determined to fierce, resigned to playful. The colours in clothes, face paint and background are faded greens, maroon and faded grey.

Two women performing an acrobatic stunt together, with one swinging the other around by her arm and leg. They are wearing torn clothing and behind them is piles of broken furniture and tools. They have big smiles on their faces. In the background a female musician plays the drums and sings on an elevated platform.

A group of acrobats throw a woman high into the air while she flips upside down, their arms are out ready to catch her. They are wearing torn clothing and behind them is piles of broken furniture and tools. In the background a female musician plays the drums and sings on an elevated platform.

The Defiant

Circus • Acrobatics

Victoria

The Defiant is an explosion of acrobatic feats and live music. Bringing together world class athletes and acrobats, presenting circus that is electrifying and exciting, and the winner of the award for Best Circus in 2022. In a post-apocalyptic setting, The Defiant is a celebration of rebellion and fierceness, camaraderie and joy, exploring what it means to be strong through adversity in this bold contemporary circus show with a live rock soundtrack.

★★★★★ “The Defiant is a sensational show and a must-watch” - The University of Adelaide

★★★★★ “Wow. What more can we say about this breathtaking, amazing, passionate and inspiring performance from an incredibly talented crew” - Kids in Adelaide

★★★★½ “The Defiant feels fresh and authentic – a polished, beautiful and engaging show.” - InDaily

Please note: The performance on 22/02, 8/03 6:40PM is a COVID SAFE session. Attendees are required to wear a mask. Capacity will be reduced to 75%.

Presented by: Highwire Entertainment & Gluttony

Highwire Entertainment is a production house specialising in circus and multi-artform performances and events. Highwire has worked all around Australia and produced and toured shows around the world.

Highwire began in 2006, and has consistently created contemporary physical theatre, circus arts and puppetry to thrill both adults and children. Our exciting performances bring a sense of wonder and joy to our audiences and irreverence to traditional theatre spaces and non- traditional venues. We specialise in presenting the unexpected!

Gluttony has been running since 2011 as a hub of the Adelaide Fringe. A proudly South Australian company, Gluttony presents hundreds of shows every year in our bespoke pop-up venues in Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka.

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