Cirkidz is a youth

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based in

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. It was founded by Tony Hannan and Michael Lester in 1985, as a workshop project.

Performances

The Performance Troupe are Cirkidz participants, and create artistic work in the form of theatre performances. They are regularly booked to perform at a range of iconic South Australian events, including: the

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Parade, the Credit Union Christmas Pageant, the

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and

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. The Performance Troupe also have annual productions for the general viewing public. In 2009, they performed 'Freaky', a sold out co-production with Circus Monoxide as part of 2009 Come Out Youth Arts Festival. With an extensive production history, Cirkidz' most recent production was 'Nest' in 2013, in association with several local emerging visual and audio artists. The Performance Troupe's creative output is under the direction and guidance of Cirkidz' Artistic Director. Cirkidz' Artistic Director is Joshua Hoare. It has continued to perform since formation.(25 February 2025) 'Escape the Downward Spiral… Let’s SHAPE UP!' ''Kiddo Mag'', Adelaide
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CirkidzCircus in Australia at the Australian culture and recreation portal
Australian circuses Circus schools Education in Adelaide Performing arts in Adelaide Performing arts education in Australia {{Australia-school-stub

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