Circus

Skinship

An acrobatic celebration of the spectrum of relationships and intimacy through joy and movement

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A image that show the profile of two people doing handstands on either side of a person sitting down. They are wearing blue, black and white and the image has a bright red background.
Two people on a purple-orange gradient background. They wear black shorts and crop tops and one is standing and holding the other artist above their head. They look focused and strong.

Image Credit: Steven Mitchell Wright

A image that show the profile of two people doing handstands on either side of a person sitting down. They are wearing blue, black and white and the image has a bright red background.
Two people on a purple-orange gradient background. They wear black shorts and crop tops and one is standing and holding the other artist above their head. They look focused and strong.

  • Presented by: Ensoul Entertainment

  • Produced by: Samantha Daly

  • Featuring: Krystal Meakins, Richard Amendola, Grace Robins, Tim Simpson and Samantha Daly

In a touch-starved world, these powerful circus artists explore how touch and intimacy exist and flourish, through a broad spectrum of relationships.
Skinship explores and celebrates connections of all kinds, while challenging the traditional belief that intimacy should be solely reserved for romantic & sexual relationships.

Skinship uses highly skilled and innovative group acrobatics, hand balancing, contortion, foot juggling, and more, to illustrate the importance of affection and intimacy between friends, lovers, and chosen family.

Skinship is a sensory-sensitive show, that has been lovingly crafted by a primarily queer and neurodivergent cast to prevent overloads or anxiety.

Skin to skin, hand in hand, side by side.

We strive together, seeking what connects us rather than what divides.

This project received Cash for Equity through the Fringe Fund, as part of the Ralph Mclean Microgrants program and through the Australian Cultural Fund.

About Ensoul Entertainment

Ensoul Entertainment creates breathtaking spectacles of circus and more. With a focus on entertainment that inspires and educates.

  • Duration: 60 minutes

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

  • Age suitability: PG

Please find the Access Pack HERE

  • Full: $30.00

  • Preview: $25.00

  • Extra Applause: $43.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Concession: $25.00

  • Group 6+: $23.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $22.50

"a well-earned standing ovation." ___ "These performers did more than give a great physical performance. They embodied their themes of touch, friends and family and how love keeps us connected. A truly amazing performance." ___ "wows from beginning to end. I don’t think I have enough adjectives to describe how wonderful, powerful and moving this sixty-minute performance at the Explosives Factory for the Melbourne Fringe Festival is."

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Sessions: In Person Events

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Date Time Venue

Monday, 07 October 2024

9:30pm

Theatre Works - Explosives Factory

Preview
 Past Event

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

9:30pm

Theatre Works - Explosives Factory

Sold Out
 Past Event

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

5:00pm

Theatre Works - Explosives Factory

Hump Day
 Past Event

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

9:30pm

Theatre Works - Explosives Factory

Sold Out
 Past Event

Thursday, 10 October 2024

9:30pm

Theatre Works - Explosives Factory

 Past Event

Friday, 11 October 2024

8:00pm

Theatre Works - Explosives Factory

 Past Event

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