A Simple Space gravity & other myths

SATURDAY MAY 6, 2023 | 7PM to explore his body’s acrobatic capabilities. His first taste of circus was when a friend introduced him to pitching. He became obsessed. Having a career of being thrown around, flipping and having fun was the dream. He pursued his career as a circus artist by attending the National Institute of Circus Arts where he specialized in handstands, acrobatics and banquine. After two years at NICA, Lachlan joined Gravity & Other Myths and never looked back; six years on he’s never been happier.

Kevin Beverley is a dancer, acrobat and aerialist who began his journey with gymnastics and dance as a child in the suburbs of Chicago. He danced his way through the Chicago Academy for the Arts High School, spending his free time learning circus. Having discovered a way to combine his passion for dance and acrobatics, he attended the New England Center for Circus Arts in Vermont, and then later graduated from the National Circus School of Montreal, specializing in dance trapeze and Chinese hoop diving. Kevin is grateful to have had the opportunity to work for companies such as Cirque du Soleil (“Volta”), Les 7 Doigts de la Main (“Psy,” “Queen of the Night,” “Traces”), Midnight Circus, MOTH Poetic Circus, Company XIV and Les Productions Haut-Vol. As an artist who always strives to make unique and bold art, Kevin is honored to continue that journey with the Gravity & Other Myths family.

Jackson Manson started circus at Flying Fruit Fly Circus (FFFC) in Albury-Wodonga when he was 12 years old. After graduating in 2015, he worked with fellow FFFC graduates to create a new show called “Stunt Lounge.” In January 2017 he joined Gravity & Other Myths to work on the creation of “Backbone” and has continued to work with the company, touring with both “A Simple Space” and “Backbone.”

Lachlan Harper was the age of four when his parents put him into gymnastics to try and tire him out. After 11 years of training, he sought a new way

Nick Martyn is a drummer and performer extraordinaire who has played music everywhere except Antarctica in the last 12 years. Since finishing music school in 2007, Nick has worked with countless Australian artists, including Gotye, Harry Angus (The Cat Empire), Matt Corby, DD Dumbo and Husky. As a founding member of soul extravaganza Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes, Nick entered international touring life from 2010-2015. Since then, he has toured Australia with NYC punk icon James Chance and The Contortions, performed globally with Circus Oz and studied traditional folkloric rhythms in Havana, Cuba under master drummer Changuito. Nick also regularly travels Japan with six-piece jazz outfit The Lagerphones. Since 2016, Nick has developed Las Mar, a one-man live show combining high-energy drumming, vocals, synths and live electronics. As Las Mar, he has produced and released two albums exploring a unique mixture of world rhythms, rockin’ beats and psychedelic soundscapes.

From the prestigious Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris to exploring the entirety of New Zealand as a pirate, and then back to the land down under with Circus Oz are just a few highlights. She has also helped devise and produce several independent productions that have travelled interstate and internationally. Her dream is to continue this life of collaborating, travelling, laughing and one day be a hot circus mum.

Alyssa Moore is a versatile acrobat, aerialist and fulltime hot mess. Since leaving the small coastal town of Ulladulla, she has travelled around performing a myriad of roles as a circus artist.

Annalise Moore began her endeavours as a performer through artistic gymnastics at age seven where she competed nationally through the age of 16. Annalise then found hip hop dance and discovered circus at age 18. Circus allowed her to combine both elements of gymnastics and dance as well as provide a creative outlet. Annalise went on to train at the National Institute of Circus Arts in Melbourne and later continued her training in Montreal, specializing in hand to hand and hand balancing. Some of Annalise’s notable work includes performing with Recirquel Company, Cirque

Du Soleil’s 45 Degrees, Circus Oz and now Gravity & Other

Myths. Annalise is thrilled to be part of such a strong ensemble where she can share her passion for group acrobatics with the world.

Axel Osborne has dedicated his life to the study and teaching of acrobatics. With over 12 years of elite gymnastics and acrobatics, and more then 10 years of coaching experience, his understanding of movement and mechanics has led him to many accolades, such as the silver medal at the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in 2016. Since retiring from competition, Axel has performed on TV shows, such as “America’s Got Talent” and “Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde,” and has performed on stages all over the world for more than five years. Currently he works with the Adelaidebased circus company Gravity and Other Myths.

Jacob Randell has always been a jack of all trades when it comes to circus and sport; showing enthusiasm, energy and strong natural talent at all times. As one of the founding members of Gravity & Other Myths, he has been with the company since the start and aspires to continue to grow the company. Jacob specializes in hand to hand, floating between roles as both a base and flyer. He aspires to continue to pursue his adventurous side through circus training and touring, balanced alongside academic studies.