Circus

Mr. III 三 III

When the drums sound, the game officially begins!

$32.00
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Two men in grey suits stand next to a black box. A grey triangle hangs behind them in front of a black curtain. Between the two men sits a life sized wooden artist's model, with a juggling baton under an outstretched arm.
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Image Credit: KEN Photography

  • Presented by: Melbourne Fringe

  • Created and Performed by: FOCA - Formosa Circus Art

  • Supported by: Ministry of Culture Taiwan

Like cogs in a machine, these dreary office workers must repeat the same repetitive tasks day in, day out. They don’t speak, don’t interact – until Statue arrives and brings their daily grind to a screeching halt.

Do you still remember playing games as a child? Do you remember who won? Or just that you played? When the drums sound, the game officially begins!

From Taiwan's FOCA - Formosa Circus Art, comes Mr. III三III (Mr Three), a juggling, music, and acrobatic adventure about ditching the suit and tie and reclaiming joy.

Fringe Focus Taiwan is supported by The Ministry of Culture, Republic of China (Taiwan) and Cultural Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney.

About FOCA - Formosa Circus Art

FOCA - Formosa Circus Art is named after the beautiful island: Taiwan. Established in 2011, FOCA has developed a unique physical vocabulary that is all its own, combining contemporary circus arts with traditional Taiwanese forms, acrobatics, street culture and theatre arts. With members from many diverse artforms, the internationally renowned FOCA is Taiwan’s largest and most diverse full time circus ensemble, travelling en masse to showcase their extraordinary work at Melbourne Fringe.

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Rating: Partially Accessible, English no barrier

  • Age suitability: G

  • Event warnings: Haze Effects, Sustained Loud Noises.

  • Full: $32.00

  • Concession: $28.00

  • Group 6+: $28.00

  • Blak Tix: $20.00

"Creative, Original, Astonishing visual effect." -Scèneweb

"Indescribable magic power." -Newspaper La Provence

“An outstanding performance combined with culture and acrobatics not only became the highlight of Festival der Nationen, but alsowon all audiences' applause and cheers." -World Journal

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Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

9:00pm

National Institute of Circus Arts - National Circus Centre

 Past Event

Thursday, 12 October 2023

9:00pm

National Institute of Circus Arts - National Circus Centre

 Past Event

Friday, 13 October 2023

9:00pm

National Institute of Circus Arts - National Circus Centre

 Past Event

Saturday, 14 October 2023

9:00pm

National Institute of Circus Arts - National Circus Centre

 Past Event

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