Circa Cairns

Circa Cairns is a proudly First Nations–led contemporary circus based in Gimuy, regional Queensland. A Circa initiative, Circa Cairns creates bold, innovative work at the intersection of place, culture, and contemporary performance. Circa Cairns is committed to thrilling, challenging, and connecting audiences through groundbreaking performances and inclusive engagement programs. 

Circa Cairns’ new female acrobatic duet will demonstrate reclaiming space for First Nations women’s strength, leadership, and cultural storytelling through a visually striking contemporary circus performance on a freestanding aerial tripod, while regenerating these narratives into a participatory, place-based experience that extends into youth workshops fostering confidence, connection, cultural pride, and intergenerational exchange.

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and the Australian Government’s RISE Fund.