Melbourne Fringe Focus: Phantasmagoria

Answered by: Jon Allingham

Describe your show in a tweet: Phantasmagoria explores and warps traditional circus, shown through memory and trinkets as a daydreaming usher explores an old, disused storeroom.

Why did you decide to do Fringe 2015? We were inspired by images of the Phantasmagoria Magic Lanterns from the mid-1800s, and wanted a reason to build a show around it. Fringe applications had just opened, so off we went!

Tell us a bit about the creative team working on the project: Affinity Circus is a company of experienced acrobats, specialising in group acrobatics and ensemble-focused performances. The troupe consists of Alexander Gullan, Steph Mouat, Tegan Carmichael and I, who all met and trained at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA). This will be the second show produced by Affinity Circus following a successful season as part of the Frankston Anywhere Theatre Festival.

In a fantasy world, who would you be the love child of and why? A traditional travelling circus and an '80s music video, thanks to the contrast of our lead usher character and our classic circus acts.

Website link for more info? affinitycircus.com

When & Where: 15 — 19 Sep, The Big House, Gasworks