One of Australia’s largest and best equipped circus training facilities, purpose-built as the home of the National Youth Circus. This is the hub of our circus with our full-time training program and public classes operating here. Availability is limited.

Floor space: 900sqm
Height: 12m (8.44m to the truss)
Rigging: Multiple options

Use is by invitation only, availability is limited.

Our studio theatre is a flexible, fully equipped black box space. It is connected to the Training Hall but also has separate audience and artist entrances.

The Borderville is fully accessible for artists and audiences with no steps.

Floor space: 240sqm (with seating bank retracted)
Performance area: 10m wide, 16m deep, 8m high (wall to wall with seating bank)
Rigging: Multiple options
Audience capacity: 74 retractable raked bench seating, plus 36 removable floor level benches

The Borderville may be hired and booked for community events and performances, subject to availability. 

The MRPG is an intimate rehearsal studio with a high roof, making it suitable for aerials and acrobatics. It is on the first floor, accessed by stairs. Lift access is also possible via the Mickey Ashton Studio.

Use is by arrangement.

Dimensions: 6.2m wide, 9.64m deep, 6.7m high

‘The Mickey’ is a multi-purpose room that can be used for rehearsals, classes and meetings. Floor to ceiling windows overlook the Training Hall or blinds can be lowered to make the room private. It is on the first floor, accessed by stairs or a lift.

Dimensions: 7.5m wide, 8.95 deep, 2.69 high
Kitchenette: Includes a sink with tea and coffee making facilities 

A large black box stage and rehearsal space, separated from the Training Hall by black curtains, with a high roof providing for multiple circus apparatus and disciplines. Rigging is from 3 x trusses running the width of the stage at 8m and 3 x beams running the depth of the stage at 10.86m.

Dimensions: 11.88m wide, 13.98 deep, 10.86m high
Rigging: multiple options