Presented at Midsumma Festival February 2025, co-presented by Women’s Circus, Gasworks Arts Park and Midsumma.
The world seems hopelessly stuck, repeating the mistakes of the past. We push ever closer to self-destruction through war, climate change, capitalism, and ongoing injustice for marginalised communities. Yet, there is always hope—slivers of light shining through the cracks in the facade.
Created by a female and gender-diverse ensemble from Women’s Circus, with members in their 50s, 60s and 70s, Small Acts of Resistance explores the need for hope in a world where protest and the voices of the disenfranchised are continually ignored. Blending inspiring circus and the soulful energy of live music and spoken word, we question why the lessons of the past are seemingly forgotten and how small acts of kindness, resistance, and hope can promote change. As proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community, fighting injustice is part of our DNA, and Women’s Circus has been championing women’s rights and empowering people of a marginalised gender for over 30 years.
Bringing you defying acrobalance, inspiring aerials and feats of circus, this incredible cast embraces both the gravity and joy of what it means to be alive and striving for change. Small Acts of Resistance is a poignantly humorous celebration of our community’s intellect, kindness, passion, and empathy, complete with all the messiness and contradictions that make us human.
Directed by Kate Fryer (Dislocate, Circus Oz).
Dates: 5-8 February 2025
Showtime: 6pm
Where: Gasworks Arts Park
Presented by Women’s Circus, Gasworks Arts Park and Midsumma Festival.
All shows are Auslan interpreted.
Cast:
Small Acts of Resistance is performed by a community ensemble of Women’s Circus members in their 50s, 60s and 70s.
Sheryl Bryce
Kate Cooke
Vig Geddes
Vivienne Halat
Jen Hunt
Larissa MacFarlane
Liz Murray
Jenny Pitts
Nic Herd
Catherine McMutrie
Harry Grrl
Madeline Ford
Bridget Roberts
Plus musician Robyn Peck
Creative team:
Kate Fryer, Director
Sharyn Brand, Sound Design/Composition
Gina Gascoigne, Lighting Design
Franca Stadler, Head Rigger
Steph Cox, Creative Producer/Production Manager
Betty France, Musical Director
Jac Antcliff, Costume Design
Kara Floyd, Stage Manager
Small Acts of Resistance was made possible through the generous support of our project partners and sponsors
Huge thanks to Midsumma Festival, Gasworks Arts Park, Phil Taylor Fund and Lesbians Incorporated
