Salford
One Fell Swoop: By A Thread
SEVEN ACROBATS AND 30 METRES OF ROPE
Long spools of white rope run through pulley sheaves and wrap around bodies, explicitly connecting the artists? movements above and off the ground. Like the booms and sheets of a sailing ship the performers are hoisted and swung by one another to create striking tableaux and breath-taking dynamics. The actions of one acrobat affect and implicate the movements of others in a mesmerising negotiation of cause and effect.
By A Thread offers rich visuals of inventive aerial acrobatics from some of Australia?s best circus artists. The relationships between ensemble members on stage mimic the everyday relationships we have as human beings. The acrobatic ensemble is the vehicle through which ideas of risk and trust are explored, creating an intimate audience experience around the dangers and joys implicit in engaging with others.
More than mere bodies in space, By A Thread is an exploration of tensions physical, emotional and relational.
