PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR TOURING
WERK IT
CHILDREN ARE STINKY
BRASS MONKEYS
MALIA WALSH
Spinning onto the stage since childhood, Malia trained in classical ballet under Marin Rubinstein and Audrey Nicholls till 14 years old, Malia turned to training circus and physical theatre training under Clare Bartholomew, Dr Brown, Roman Paska, Puda Paiva, Laura Sheedy. After years of performing around Australia, Malia formed a duo act with Pyroptix and toured Asia(2005-2007). She then co- founded the award winning Circus Trick Tease in 2008 and has directed many shows such Children Are Stinky, Straya and Can't Face, Werk It and Brass Monkeys.
The company has gone on to receive 9 awards and 5 star reviews on multiple productions. Malia has also collaborated with a range of companies including Über Lingua for the opening of the Sydney and Darwin International Festivals, Men of Steel for RAV, Korea and Malthouse seasons, Circus Quirkus and Strut & Fret for Circus Soup and Kids Comedy Gala. Most recently she directed the award winning Neon for Circus Oz.
Malia Walsh is a founding member of Circus Trick Tease and a driving force producing and directing the companies works over the years including the self titled Circus Trick Tease, ‘Straya and Can’t Face.
Her specialties are fire manipulation, hula hoop and adagio. She is know for an unusual take on circus tricks focusing primarily on comedy.
Other career highlights include performing in the award winning Men of Steal and Hard Rubbish (Malthouse), projected as a 10 meter high woman for the Sydney Festival, collaborated with Frank Woodley and directed the 5 star sensation Neon for Circus Oz for their Adelaide Season.
Her love of physical theatre is abundant, she has currently has 3 shows touring, one in creation and no signs of slowing down.
Organisation/Company
Name: Circus Trick Tease
My Role: Producer & Creative Director
Circus Trick Tease debuted in 2008 at the Melbourne Fringe, winning the ACAPT and the Peoples Choice Awards. Growing from strength too strength with 6 vastly different shows and 12 awards under their belts. With success in shows for grown ups and children, Circus Trick Tease prides itself on high-calibre acrobatics which are overflowing with satire, wit and comedy. We create show with incredible multi-talented artist who will make an audiences who gasp in wonder and belly laugh in equal measure.
The independent company is well known for ‘Children are Stinky’, ‘Brass Monkeys’, ‘Can’t Face’ and most recently ‘Werk It’. Their shows sell out world wide with tours in Ireland, UK, Japan, New Zealand, Dubai, Fiji and China. We have performed in every corner of Australia and we look forward to our yearly regional tours. Career highlights including London National Theatre, Adelaide Cabaret Festival and the grand opening of the Hamer Hall, sell out season at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, high end cooperate shows at ACMI, Festival, Enmore Theatre and the Forum Theatre. They have also shared a stage with the Wiggles and performed for Mick Jagger.
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Mt Macedon- Wiradjuri land
WERK IT
Artform: Circus/ Cabaret
Development Status: Tour Ready
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Synopsis
WERK IT by Circus Trick Tease:
'WERK IT' by Circus Trick Tease is an all-new, late-night, high-energy, acrobatic comedy romp. Celebrating spandex, high-vis, vitality and vigour – 'WERK IT' received nightly standing ovations in it’s debut season. Combining never seen before acrobatic feats and jaw dropping skill, this show is the buzz of the town. It’s the low carb love-child of a tradie, a spin instructor and a cross-fit fiend. ‘'WERK IT' is a riot of colour and movement - big tricks delivered by an all-star cast with more sass and swagger than a TLC videoclip.
Featuring outrageous circus by Australia’s hottest acrobats, including award-winning Vincent van Berkel (Can’t Face), hula hoop sensation Lisa Lottie (Neon), manipulation idol Richard Sullivan (Jugg Life), real life strong woman Cassia Jamieson (NICA) and fierce as hell Malia Walsh (Circus Trick Tease). Circus Trick Tease create circus shows that are equal parts skill, thrill and comedy. This over-the-top ensemble will be hip thrusting their way into an Aerobics Oz Style fever dream all night long!
Creative Team and Crew
Lisa Lottie - Performer and Creator
Cabaret artist, TEDx speaker, festival performer and YouTube sensation, Lisa Lottie’s hula hoops, style and beauty have been seen and admired across the whole world!
A world-class, highly-skilled artist, Lisa was born in Amsterdam, began her career in a traditional circus in India, has trained at Escola National de Circo in Rio de Janeiro and holds a degree in Circus from the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama in London.
Richard Sullivan - Performer and Creator
Richard started juggling far too late at the age of 14, since then he has used his competitive nature and intense passion to catch up and build his work to a level that he can stand behind. This passion took him to the University of Dance and Circus in Stockholm, Sweden where he studied for three years to refine his knowledge of juggling and develop his unique and personal style. Richard’s juggling can be described as grounded, sharp and low key aggressive.
Cassia Jamieson - Performer and Creator
Cassia is a young emerging circus artist with a background in contemporary dance who now specialises in Foot manipulation, group acrobatics and partner adagio. Cassia is an alumnus of FLING Physical Theatre and also trained as part of a women’s sports acro trio at Sapphire Coast Academy under head coach Alison Czolij.
Vincent Van Berkel - Performer and Creator
Vincent is well known as an accomplished hand balancer and acrobat, and as one of Australia’s best on the teeterboard. With a strong background in competitive gymnastics, Vincent had a great base to build off when he made the leap into the circus world to fulfil his artistic and creative side in 2010. His circus career has seen him touring internationally as a member of ThisSideUp Acrobatics, performing in the show Controlled Falling Project, and extensively within Australia as a member of Circus Oz, Pants Down Circus, Pappillon and Casus.
Malia Walsh - Performer and Creative Director
Malia Walsh is a founding member of Circus Trick Tease and a driving force producing and directing the companies works over the years including the self titled Circus Trick Tease, ‘Straya and Can’t Face. Her specialties are fire manipulation, hula hoop and adagio. She is know for an unusual take on circus tricks focusing primarily on comedy.
Bart Mangan - Lighting Design
With 10 years experience and more venues than one can recall, Bart is the go to guy for making theatre pop. From intricate, small and detailed work (Bunk Puppets) to Stages and Venues Manager (Woodford Folk Festival) and everything in between. His eye for detail and professionalism has made him incredibly sought after in both the festival and the theatre circuits.
Number of People in the Touring Party
7 (5 cast + 2 crew)
Previous Seasons
2021 - Adelaide Fringe Festival
2020 - Adelaide Fringe Festival
Reviews and Quotes
'A goddamn riot' - Fest
"Truely breathtaking Circus' - The Upside Adelaide
'Laugh out loud hilarious' - See-Eat-Do-Review
'Genuine comedic talent' - Fest
'Cracker show of extreme talent' - Kiddo Mag
'WERK IT is a heart-stopping, side splitting ride' - The upside News
Technical Rider & International Touring Info (if applicable)
- View/download document #1 here
CHILDREN ARE STINKY
Artform: Circus/ Comedy
Development Status: Tour Ready
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Synopsis
Fresh from a smash hit, Award winning, 5 star, SELL OUT season at the Edinburgh Fringe, Children are Stinky is a show to be seen. Set in the 90’s (with all our favourite tracks) this extremely talented duo will astound with their incredible circus skills and laughing till your sides hurt.
Malia Walsh (Circus Trick Tease, Men of Steel) and Chris Carlos (Three High Acrobatics, Circus Quirkus) join forces to create a power house duo. Their rst collaboration has wowed reviews and audiences a like with their focus on high skilled and entertaining circus mix with a fun accessible narrative.
Children are Stinky challenges children to step on stage and prove them selves worthy, smart, co-ordinated and imaginative against these ridicules circus performers resulting in wonderful interaction and an audience of proud kids and parents.
Packed with lots of fun, lighting fast Hula Hooping, dare devil balances, astounding strength, incredible acrobatics and loads of comedy, Children are Stinky will have both adults and kids with their jaws on the oor wanting to see more.
Carlos and Walsh create a show with equal measures of high calibre circus, anarchy and hilarity to suit an audience of all ages.
Creative Team and Crew
Malia Walsh - Performer and Creative Director
Malia Walsh is a founding member of Circus Trick Tease and a driving force producing and directing the companies works over the years including the self titled Circus Trick Tease, ‘Straya and Can’t Face.
Her specialties are fire manipulation, hula hoop and adagio. She is know for an unusual take on circus tricks focusing primarily on comedy.
Other career highlights include performing in the award winning Men of Steal and Hard Rubbish (Malthouse), projected as a 10 meter high woman for the Sydney Festival, collaborated with Frank Woodley and directed the 5 star sensation Neon for Circus Oz for their Adelaide Season.
Her love of physical theatre is abundant, she has currently has 3 shows touring, one in creation and no signs of slowing down.
Chris Carlos - Performer and Creator
Chris has formal training from Flying Trapeze Australia, NICA (National Institute of Circus Arts and a Diploma Theatre Arts from Victoria University. His Specialties include Hand to hand acrobatics, Comedy acrobatics, Fire spinning, Teeterboard, Russian Barre and Juggling. Chris has over 7 years of performance experience including experience includes the Melbourne and Delhi Commonwealth Games, Pink’s Australian tour after party and a residency at Andrew Lloyd Webbers Melbourne production of Love Never Dies. He is a founding member of Spin Circus Festival, Spin short course academy and most recently the Australian Partner Acrobatic Convention.
Number of People in the Touring Party
3
Previous Seasons
2020
Adelaide Fringe
2019
China Tour
Hong Kong Tour
Regional Arts Victoria Tour - 12 venues
Western Australia tour
2018
Brisbane Powerhouse
UK Tour May/June
Hawke's Bay Festival, New Zealand
UK Tour October
2017
Australia Day celebrations with The Wiggles and Jimmy Giggle
Adelaide Fringe
Beijing Tour
Bunjil Place - Venue Opening
Castlemaine Festival
Circus Oz collaboration
Port Douglas Festival
2016
Adelaide Fringe
Edinburgh - Fringe - Sell out season, added shows and Children's Choice Award
Kidtopia - New South Walse
Lostlands Festival - Victoria
Woodford Folk Festival - Queensland
2015
Melbourne Fringe - Sell out season
Reviews and Quotes
'This show has it all' - The List, Edinburgh
'Gobsmacked' - The Advertiser
'...so much fun. So many hula hoops' - Families UK
'Exceedingly funny' - Planetarts
'...impressed, amazed...captivated' - Arts Award Voice
Fest Mag – 2016 Top Kids Pick
The Daily Record – Top 10 best Kids shows
“There’s a genuine warmth and real care in their approach to involving the youngsters” - Fringe Review
“10 out of 5 stars” - Mini Reviewer
“Children are Stinky’ holds the whole tent spellbound, with a mixture of lively humour and truly amazing acrobatics.” - Ed Fringe Review
“Stunning acrobatics and explosive charisma leave both parents and children awestruck. Non-stop interactive fun! 5/5” - Fringe Biscuit
“Kylie and Jason lead us through a uid and fast- paced hour of amazing acrobatics, brilliant balancing, hypnotic hula hooping and a smattering of stinky jokes all set to a great 90s soundtrack, sure to keep the audience moving” - Edinburgh Festival for Kids
“showcases amazing talent as well as an a inity for entertaining. Don’t miss it!”
- Arts Award
Technical Rider & International Touring Info (if applicable)
- View/download document #1 here
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