at Brunswick Picture House - 16-27 August

“We are excited and thrilled to be creating this new work with Spaghetti. We have been working together since January developing a range of new skills, including creating monuments or giant pyramids, and exploring new ways to present this classic circus skills set. We are curious about under recognised people in society and what monuments are missing,” said Director Spenser Inwood. This will be Spaghetti’s frst new work in four years, and it is set to impress.

“The opportunity to co-produce and present the work with our good friends at Brunswick Picture House has allowed Spaghetti to feature exciting additions to this show such as a live band, bigger stage, new costumes and outstanding production elements,” said Spaghetti Circus General Manager Alice Cadwell.

Local musicians Sue Simpson and Melia Naughton will be creating an original score to be presented live using keyboard, violin, voice and percussion. With costumes designed by Chloe Rowland, this show will see Spaghetti’s crazy talented kids take their much-loved shows to a whole new level. You can expect things you’ve never seen before as Spaghetti Circus and Brunswick Picture House work in partnership to produce Monumental.

Do not miss this show, it will sell out.

Event Details: Monumental by Spaghetti Circus

16 - 27 August

Brunswick Picture House

$20 - $40 All ages. Tickets at www. brunswickpicturehouse. com

Performance times:

Wednesday 16 August @ 7pm

Friday 18 August @ 7pm

Saturday 19 August @ 2pm (Auslan Show) & 7pm

Friday 25 August @ 7pm

Saturday 26 August @ 2pm & 7pm

Sunday 27 August @ 2pm

Running time: 55 minutes (no interval)

Doors: 20 min preshow

Age restriction.:

None.

Ticket prices:

Adult: $30

Child: $20 (ages 3-17)

Family of 4: $80 +booking fees

Tickets www.brunswickpicture house.com

More info www.spaghetticircus. com

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