In Common: live circus performance by One Fell Swoop in the quarry!
Schedule
Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 am to 09:00 am
UTC+10:00Location
2-12 Grieve Street, Warrnambool, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3280 | Warrnambool, VI
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After their exhilarating, world renowned touring show By A Thread, One Fell Swoop Circus are coming to Warrnambool for the first time with their new, breathtaking work, In Common.Crackling with tension and wonder, using what seems an 'impossible' structure, where floating beams hold together by tension alone, six daring acrobats balance, fly and catch one another in heart-stopping feats of strength and trust, all performed against the backdrop of the quarry's sandstone cliffs.
With intricate choreography and virtuosic skill, the ensemble transforms physical forces into human stories: the precarious joy of throwing yourself into someone’s arms; the strength of bearing another’s weight; the shared balance that keeps the whole from toppling.
Every lift, every leap, every hand extended reminds us of the invisible safety nets we build in our own lives – the care, trust and responsibility that hold communities together.
More than spectacle, In Common is a vivid reminder of the invisible safety nets we weave together as communities and what we can achieve when we work together in common – playful, powerful and moving.
Kids Circus Workshop 🎪
Earlier in the day, there's a circus workshop with acrobats from One Fell Swoop. Explore the simple physics that makes acrobalance (partner and group balancing) possible. Participants will construct mini versions of the ‘tensegrity’ structures used in In Common, followed by an acrobalance lesson where we’ll learn balances and pyramids in groups. The workshop highlights themes of balance, forces, and working together that are central to the show.
About One Fell Swoop Circus
One Fell Swoop Circus combines a high level of circus skill with rich dramatic perspectives, specialising in traditional theatre shows and large-scale outdoor circus installation works. The company connects a highly skilled ensemble with innovative apparatus, where classic techniques are used in expansive ways and new ideas are made possible.
Based in Melbourne, the company combines ambitious concepts with visceral physicality, bringing audiences the invigorating mix of joy and risk inherent to group acrobatics.
Accessibility 🦾
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces people from diverse backgrounds. All are welcome.
Venue accessibility: The event will be held on a sloped grassed area. Activities will also be held outdoors and there is some distance from the entrance to the amphitheatre area. You're welcome to visit the site before the event to see if the slope gradient is manageable.
Transport: We encourage attendees to carpool or be dropped close to the gate to reduce traffic flows. This event is accessible via bus on the Tower Square or Allansford bus route. The closest bus stop is on Nicholson street, next to Warrnambool East Primary School, followed by a 15-minute walk which is up a hill.
Parking accessibility: Free parking is available onsite, however it is likely to be busy during the peak of the event. The car park has marked accessible parking bays for those holding an eligible parking permit.
Companion Card Holders: Companion Card Holders and Carers are welcome but must have their own ticket.
Accessible toilets: There are accessible toilets available onsite.
Want to help?
We're also looking for some people to help volunteer on the day, bump in, for two-hour shifts and bump out. Volunteers get free tickets, contact [email protected] if you're interested.
Please note we will be taking event photography and videography of the crowd, if you don't want to be included let one of our volunteers know.
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Where is it happening?
2-12 Grieve Street, Warrnambool, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3280Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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