Directed by Tanya Burka:
Two Truths and a Lie is an interactive circus show inspired by the classic ice-breaker game of the same name.
Contemporary circus sets itself apart from traditional circus by investing the acrobatics with meaning, moving beyond sheer risk and virtuosity.
Transposing character and emotion into physical artistry leaves a lot of grey space for interpretation. Our work as contemporary circus performers is nevertheless to present ourselves as authentically as possible to the public.
Sometimes what we put onstage is deeply personal stories that fundamentally shape who we are. Other times, we'll get hired onto a show and told "you're playing the Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, but on an aerial hoop. Here's a hat with bunny ears!"
So tonight we are presenting the audience with a unique challenge: Each artist in the show is performing a solo act based on a personal statement they'll tell you.
Each statement is either a truth, or a lie. Can you guess each one correctly?
Test your wits and your artistic sensibility against that of our artists while being awed and entertained by their skills. Guess all 7 truths and lies correctly, and you could win a prize!
Content Warning: Explict Language in music