Told through a kaleidoscope of circus, illusion, magic, physical comedy and dance, ‘The Dreamer’ is inspired by a Charlie Chaplin-ESQUE aesthetic and is about the bombardment of the 24 hour news cycle and the nature of dreams. The Dreamer is a touching, funny and accurate exploration of the post-truth world we are currently navigating, where reality TV stars become presidents, and alternative facts backflip around online echo chambers. Time to wake up yet?
The Dreamer
Synopsis: The Dreamer is an outstanding and hugely dynamic and acrobatic new solo performance choreographed by acrobat maverick and dancer Robbie Curtis (Arc Circus co, Cirque du Soleil, Circa, Circus Oz, Australian Ballet) which premiered to a sold-out season at UnderGround Festival at HOTA on the Gold Coast. Appropriate for all ages The Dreamer is told through a kaleidoscope of circus, illusion, magic, physical comedy and dance, The Dreamer is inspired by a Charlie Chaplin aesthetic and explores the idea of being caught in a dream. The Dreamer is full of physical wonderment and magic, and in this dreamland anything and everything is possible. Our dreamers’ swings from the chandelier, is seduced by a broom, becomes a sporting star, and gets caught on the high seas, everything is magic which is delightful, and at times terrifying. Is it a dream or is it the madness of insomnia, maybe both.
Time to wake up yet?
Primary Audience: Adults
Performers: 1
Run time: 45 - 60 minutes
Venue requirements: Minimal staging requirements, touring
Key acts: Aerial pole, juggling, chair stacking, dance acrobatics, magic, comedy
