ROLL UP! ROLL UP!
ROLL UP! ROLL UP!
FLYING FRUIT FLY CIRCUS LAUNCHES SUMMER BORDERVILLE FESTIVAL
“Brimming with youthful energy, high spirits and mischievous humour, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus is a potent lesson in dedication and learning while delivering a cornucopia of family fun.”
New York Times
Australia’s National Youth Circus is looking to the summer with the launch of the 2021 program for the biggest ever Borderville Festival.
Borderville will bring the twin cities alive with vibrant circus and cabaret over 15 summer nights. At the heart of the festival is the circus precinct in Albury’s Noreuil Park, dominated by a circus big top with outdoor dining and entertainment. Performances will also be presented at The Cube Wodonga and HotHouse Theatre.
Borderville immerses families in the magic of circus and celebrates our unique circus community, and since the inaugural festival in 2014, has grown into one of our region’s most popular annual events.
Artistic Director, Anni Davey said “Borderville will be a spectacular, colourful and irreverent celebration of circus, showcasing the work of Fruit Fly students and alumni, and some extraordinary new work from some of the finest artists in the country. Featuring fabulous feats, farts and fun! A special offering to our extraordinary community to help explode us out of lockdown inertia. It’ll be a gas!”
CEO, Richard Hull said “Borderville 2021 is all about hope and optimism. It provides performance opportunities for our young artists, employment for creative professionals, and a chance for our community to gather at the end of a challenging year and smile together. We are grateful for the generous assistance we have received from the Australian Government RISE Fund and NSW Government Regional Events Acceleration Fund, and the ongoing support of Albury City and Wodonga councils.”
BORDERVILLE 2021 PROGRAM
First Night Fling – (Circus Precinct)
Saturday 4 December
A free concert at the circus precinct featuring local performers, musicians and more.
Circus Arts Community Extravaganza (Circus Precinct)
Sunday 5 December
200 local kids in one spectacular day of circus.
Back in the Big Top Again! (Circus Precinct)
9 – 18 December
The Fruities are back in the big top again with one massive production featuring the entire ensemble! A great night out for the whole family.
Tale of Two Harpies (HotHouse Theatre)
10 & 11 December
A dark and fantastical comedy by Bloom and Wilks, two of Australia’s finest clowns. Eerie and freakish with lashings of hilarity and charm.
The Grad Show (The Cube Wodonga)
15 & 16 December
Experience the magic and emotion of the 2021 graduates last show together as Fruit Flies.
Fart Fabulous (Circus Precinct)
18 December
The festival closes with a farty party for the whole family! An hour of queer celebration, rebellious performance, hilarity, anarchy and hope. Farts happen!
Tickets for all shows are NOW ON SALE from www.borderville.com.au
Festival Dates: 4-18 December
Tickets $20 – $30
Interviews, images and further information:
TAHNI FROUDIST, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
tfroudist@fruitflycircus.com.au / 0402 602 208
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MEDIA CALL: WEDNESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER, 11AM
Noreuil Park Oval (cnr Ebden St & Wodonga Place)
Media opportunity for interviews, stills & vision with performers, Artistic Director Anni Davey & Executive Producer Tahni Froudist.
Also in attendance: Justin Clancy MP, Member for Albury
The Hon Sussan Ley MP, Member for Farrer is an apology due to commitments in Canberra. Please contact Steve Block for comments 0428 213 264
Please follow Covid safe restrictions including wearing a mask while outdoors.
RSVP to Tahni Froudist, Executive Producer
tfroudist@fruitflycircus.com.au | 0402 602 208
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