Presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy and Melbourne Fringe
Apocrypha (a-) n. Hidden writings, works outside the accepted canon of scripture, social outsiders who do not fit the norm.

Enter the world of Apocrypha, the new ensemble show from circus provocateur Mitch Jones (AutoCannibal, Slava’s Snowshow, Circus Oz) that journeys beyond the canon of mainstream culture.

See the tightrope walker dance along rusty chains, while the acrobat spins hula hoops which blacken his body with painted scars. Throwing knives transform into roses, and contortionists balance precariously on weeping bluestone boulders.

Inspired by cult cinema, erotic fiction and the work of Jean Genet, this stunning new work of alt-circus explores the limits of our bodies, finding moments of beauty among the outcast and the unholy.

With a jaw-dropping cast including Adam Malone, Rindi Harradine, Kristian Santic, Kyall Shanks and Chloe Fazikas, Apocrypha is a death-defying exploration of desire and counterculture that will linger long after the final curtain falls.

Creative team include:
Director: Mitch Jones
Performers: Adam Malone, Rindi Harradine, Kristian Santic, Kyall Shanks and Chloe Fazikas
Set & Costume Designer: Romanie Harper
Composer & Sound Designer: Bridget Chappell
Production Manager: Alison Neville
Stage Manager: Daikota Garrett
Producer: Dans Maree Sheehan
Executive Producer: Lauren Eisinger

For wheelchair and other access services, please contact: ticketing@darebin.vic.gov.au

Presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy and Melbourne Fringe, as part of the Pulse program of curated works.

Image by: 3FatesMedia

For accessible or wheelchair bookings please contact: ticketing@darebin.vic.gov.au.

Estimated run time is approximately 70mins with no interval.

Content warnings: This production contains nudity, sexual content, emotional scenes of a potentially upsetting nature and the use of smoke and haze.

This production is best suited for audiences aged 15+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.