Butterfly Effect

ABIGAI COLLINS / Fire On The Nile / UK

Years of blood, sweat and temper tantrums have resulted in an hilarious piece of interactive comedy theatre. World renowned diva Madame Chou Chou takes three unsuspecting male volunteers and turns them into classical ballet dancers in the love story of Anthony and Cleopatra.Turning tragedy into comedy, Madame Chou Chou creates an acrobatic dance spectacular full of irony, pratfalls and deliciously earthy homour.

ALL STAR SKATEBOARD CIRCUS / CANADA

All Star Skateboard Circus mixes circus performances with modern skateboard stunts, a touch of magic and a lot of class creating a spectacular show with its own brand of 21st century skatertainment. A dazzling exhibition of pyrotechnics and skateboarding leaves audiences captivated and blown away by the display of precision skill and clever presentation.

ARTISTIKA / CROATIA

This original Croatian troupe of acrobats and jugglers evokes the medieval spirit of harlequins and fools through various creations of fire games, juggling routines and some contemporary circus skills and tricks. They have the unbelievable power of transformation... in a moment they can turn from animators and entertainers into characters that will remind you of some ancient times, myths and legends. They attract the audience with their magic and bring them into the long lost world of lost princesses, kings and harlequins.

aRTyMs / New Zeland

Theaker Von Ziarno is aRTyMs, the seventh child of fourteen, daughter of a gypsy and a Kiwi kid. This international aerial muse escaped the circus of the fine arts to create a new breath taking performance- An Aerial Street Show 'aRTy Ms'. She hula hoops fire then performs breathtaking stunts high in the air on aerial silks and static trapeze that will take your breath away and inspire your day.

AYA COMPANY / FRANCE, BELGIUM, AUSTRALIA

Aya Company presents “Metamorphose” – inspiring show that reveals the true nature of change.

Contemporary circus wrapped in theatrical ambience flavored with refreshing physical comedy. World class contact juggling, world wise facial contortions and worlds of imagination.

BASKETBALL JONES / NEW ZEALAND

Have you ever heard of a Maori basketball champion from New Zealand? Meet Basketball Jones and his unique show that has the energy, excitement and atmosphere of a real basketball game.

This is a comedy with original and innovative juggling and physical feats presenting a truly unique experience for the audience of all ages. A punchy half time performance or an action packed full length show?

BETTY BRAWN - The Strongest Lady Alive! / AUSTRALIA

Born with the grace of her mother and the pure brute strength of her father, Betty Brawn is the STRONGEST Woman Alive! With feminine charm she executes feats of incredible strength that you may have thought to be impossible. Observe in awe as she bends a solid metal bar! Breaks solid objects across her face and with her breasts of steel! Then tears a 500 page romance novel in half!

BIRDMANN / AUSTRALIA

Renowned vaudeville humourist, the highly skilled Birdmann, is one sophisticated and daring performer. With an ill-fitting suit and gravity defying mohawk Birdmann is a styling combination of surreal circus sideshow and charismatic comedy. Birdmann is incredibly original though reminiscent of Houdini, Chaplin, and Dada. Feats of wonder for your delight can include object balancing, knife throwing, plastic bag juggling, escapology and many more moments of oddity from the strange to the sublime. Birdmann has traveled nationally and internationally and for emceeing, short sharp acts and big extravaganzas for the stage or outdoors Birdmann is a man like no other man.

BOBARINO GRAVITTINI / USA

Bobarino's show is a forty minute spectacular featuring a mixture of circus skills, comedy, clowning and dangerous stunts. He uses the universal language of physical comedy and facial expression to entertain audiences. His show is set to music and consists of comedy sketches of various characters such as Ballerina and Cowboy who perform all from dance sequence to the danger section.

BONGO BOLERO / UK

Penny and Bernie have been touring the circuit for one too many seasons. Their rocky road is about to come to a very public end as a petty pre-show tiff threatens to escalate out of control and a minor slip of the foot turns their usually slick acrobatic act into a major farce. Bongo Bolero presents a comedy involving small hair attachments and very big egos wraped in exquisite acrobotic tricks and sensual bolero dance!

CHARLIE THE 2^nd / UK

Charlie the 2nd, is a world re-known Charlie Chaplin impersonator who has thrilled audiences for over a decade.

His show is a tribute to one of the greatest comic performers of all time. A mix of slapstick comedy and circus skills that is sure to have the whole family laughing. If Charlie Chaplin was still alive he would even be impressed by this show.

COKO KOCO / Argentina,Espana

Comic acrobatic duo is presented by two unusual Latino girls; Avelina from Spain and Rosalina from Argentina. In the style of slapstick comedy with an excellent choice of music, from a Charlie Chaplin's movies soundtrack, these two flirting girls will show you some great acrobatic tricks making you laugh with their unique humor and style.

DANIEL OLDAKER / LIVE FLAVOR BY DANILLO / AUSTRALIA

Fresh and funky and quite literally dripping with comedy goodness, "Live Flavor" is upbeat and off the wall. Daniel really lets rip when he gets his hands on a pile of fresh fruit presenting routines like the Public Ass, the Fork and Apple trick & Celery Swallowing. Without a sledgehammer or chainsaw in sight, Daniel uses the raw comic genius of his bare hands to slice a watermelon completely in two.

DIRTY FRED / USA

Dirty fred is a masterful and skillful juggler. He is also an ex-marine. Put these two things together and you get an original take on the traditions of juggling and rola-bola that is hardcore, in your face and thoroughly camouflaged. No matter what your military background, dirty fred will have you rolling with laughter, if not doing press-ups in the aisles!

GABY CORBO / „Pretty Limó“ / ARGENTINA

Gaby will present a one-woman circus show in a tango atmosphere, immersed in the characteristic flavor of Argentinean sensuality; full of extravagance, humor and clumsiness. Tango, quick changes, juggling, handstands at a height of over 2 meters and lots of fun come together in a show characterized by its technical quality, using the universal language of circus, which knows no boundaries. Pretty Limó will entertain, amaze and surprise any type of audience.

HANDSOME LITTLE DEVILS / USA

These two real life brothers grew up together in Denver, Colorado and ever since an early age they have shared a common fascination with Vaudeville style performers such as Martin and Lewis and the Smothers Brothers. Currently, these Handsome Little Devils strive to carry out the vaudeville tradition by delivering a brilliant display of sensory splendor including hat manipulation, song and dance, class act juggling, flame-thrower pogo-sticks and other wacky inventions. Their tendency to bicker and their charming character differences add a spontaneous element, enjoyable for all ages.

JAJKO / SWITZERLAND

Jajko is a polish word for egg altaugh these two guys are swiss and they make better comedy than omlets.

Girls think they are cute but not just that; they can juggle, recite poetry and throw lollypops at kids. Their show is all about improvising and having a lot of fun.

JESSICA ARPIN / KALABAZI / Brasil

Jessica is a pendant to the circus horse riding girl only instead of the horse she does her acrobatic tricks on the bicycle. Skillful tricks on wheels wrapped around a poetic story of a young foreign woman whose visa is about to expire. The only way she can stay in the country that she loves is to get married with a local man so she organizes a competition in order to find a husband within the audience. In order to seduce them she will perform some of the most amazing tricks on her magical yellow bicycle.

JOHAN WELLTON / SWEDEN

Johan Wellton has the ability to transform a square into a theatre and create an audience out of nothing; the show takes form and grows together with the audience! Johan Wellton’s streetsshow is created around high standard juggling acts using comedy as its framework. It is with a sharp but humble humour that Johan is making fun of both himself and the spectators, the borders between artist and audience is being wiped out in a show where the ambition is to create a great experience for all people and all ages.

JONATHAN TAYLOR / USA

Jonathan is one of the members of the legendary "BlueMan Group"...

For those who know who they are no more words need to be said about this young man. For those who don't we'll just say that Jonathan's show is like a Jackie Cahn movie, you never know what to expect.

LEOPARDMAN / AUSTRALIA

The Leopardman leaps onto the streets of your town directly from the urban jungles of Australia. A one man circus show with a mixture of physical comedy, juggling, and stupidity! Watch and be amazed as the sreet becomes his stage while he attempts more and more difficult tricks culminating with a hanstand on a small chair, 3 mtrs above the ground!

MISS MINETTI / NETHERLANDS

Many reigns have ruled the world, but there is only one who has captured audiences all over the world.

With her smile and silly self reflection she will escape from any thing at all, but most of all she is Miss Houdini, escaping from a straightjacket and ten meters of chain on high heels, she rules as only a Queen of the Street should rule.

MONDOFEFE / „Mondo Circolare“ ITALIA

Using various techniques of physical theatre and magic, a poetic clown Fefe reveals to his audience the absurd world he's living in. Communicating in a simple and universal language with an extraordinary taste of fantasy and imagination, Fefe will take you on a surreal journey where objects come to life with sound effects and music. Accompanied by a ferocious and talented bulldog, Fefe will present you with a exhilarating and poetic spectacle with a surprise ending!

MR. SPIN / AUSTRALIA

Arguably Australia’s finest juggler – Mr. Spin combines excitement, the highest level of circus skills, never ending energy and family entertainment into a single show. This show is a highly-skilled, comic vaudevillian style street/circus act. Mr. Spin is a loveable, charismatic character who is a favorite with all audiences. He performs a beautiful three-ball juggle, diabolo, Chinese devil-sticking with base bats, one ball manipulation and an eight ball juggle...

OPUS FURORE / OLIMPIC GAMES / Germany

Olympic Games is a funny and unique sport – action show in which two gymnasts in tight athletic outfits are trying to win a golden medal by juggling 7 clubs on 2 tall unicycles.

You will experience all the aspects of the Olympic Games; from the ceremonial opening, through the lighting of the Olympic flame to sport competitions and medal presentation.

OZ STAR AIRLINES / AUSTRALIA

Please fasten your seatbelts, place your tray tables in an upright position and prepare for take-off with this high-flying comedic duo. Your hostesses Stacey and Tracey will provide you with an exciting array of live in-flight entertainment. Get your boarding passes ready and be amazed as these globe trotting hosties Juggle the in-flight merchandise, actually entertain you with safety demonstrations and Hula Hoop until they take off! With plenty of unexpected turbulence, these high flying ladies do meet high altitudes just before landing when Tracey performs the 5 hula hoop split while standing on Stacey's shoulders.

PANDORA PINK / “Pandora's boxes” / UK

Introducing Miss Pandora Pink, the Rock n’ Roll princess who opens up her big box of earthly delights and whips out her little un’s...all 24 of them. Inspired by box masters, Bella & Kris Kremo she has developed her own unique version of the box manipulation. She does a sassy 10 box balance, a nifty hat routine and swings, jives and rocks you through 45 minutes of entertainment which climaxes with the tiltering tower of titilation and the rocking rola-bola of death!

RUBY RUBBERLEGS / AUSTRALIA

SENMARU & SHUSEN / JAPAN

Senmaru & Shusen are performers of "Edo-Daikagura". The original purpose of Daikagura was to serve as a talisman for the people, chasing away evil on behalf of the gods of the shrines. Thus, Daikagura was originally a very sacred and serious performance. Today, the performance is becoming people's entertainment. They wear a "kimono" and perform Japanese traditional juggling. Various objects are spun around on the top of an umbrella. A spinning top does tightrope walking. Don't miss it!

SVETLANA / USA

Character driven physical theater and audience participation form the heart of this show.

The husband, Mark Buttersworth, and The wife, Svetlana Buttersworth share their story of being the best daredevil superstars the world has ever seen!(or so they imagine.) They combine absurd acrobatic moves, banana spitting feats, an eight foot high slackrope, and a Tango to make a 45 minute spectacle.

THE DARE DEVIL CHICKEN CLUB / USA

The Daredevil Chicken Club is the combined talent and imagination of performers Anne Goldmann and Jonathan Taylor.

Together with their extensive training in physical theater, circus, and clowning they continue to create unique performances that have been seen around the world. They have performed together on the street, on the stage and in the circus ring for the past seven years.

THE DOOGANS / AUSTRALIA / UK

Quirky, utterly stupid but nevertheless brilliantly clever, sassy cigar box Queen, Pandora Pink joins forces with comic juggling genius Mr. Spin, to make their latest hit show ‘The Doogans’, devoid of any other better name to call it, it is a marvelous tribute to the classic vaudevillian greats of the 20th Century. The show has a dynamic pace, mixed up with quirky improvised chitchat and phenomenal skills. The two characters are charming, mischievous and irresistibly funny. Five star entertainment for the whole family!

THE GREAT DAVE / UK

The Great Dave's obsession with tea has led him to abandon his country's traditional poise and execute a trick "rarely seen outside of Chinese State Circus". Watch and be amazed as he kicks cups, saucers and a spoon on to his head, whilst riding a unicycle!!! The Great Dave has created a special blend of bumbling English comedy in every corner of the world over the last 20 years. His cheeky smile and self-depreciating sense of humor will make you love him for the outset, but his lovable antics are only the tip of his enigmatic iceberg.

THE GREAT GONDOS / AUSTRALIA

See the highly skilled antics of variety circus stars Daniel Oldaker and Rani Huszar "The Great Gondos" two extraordinary artists that have performed their unique and special blend of comedy, circus and sideshow throughout the world including Asia, Canada, America, New Zealand and Europe. They present a sidesplitting, physical comedy of romantic blunders where beautiful moments collide with absurd chaos. Witness avant-garde acrobatics, mind blowing body bending and a breathtaking tango for three with a penchant for ridiculously good pranks.

THE PITTS / AUSTRALIA

Cessil Pitt (Master Magician, Yogic Guru and Lord of the Dark Arts) and Sandy Pitt (Long Jump Champion of south west Tasmania) are brother and sister who perform together as the dynamically daggy duo "The Pitts". Raised on the farm in isolated Tasmanian town "Pittsville" by a mechanic mother and goat farmimg father their small town personalities are both charming and amusing, a nod to the outback eccentrics of country Australia. Their 40 min street show combines high level comedy acrobatics and juggling routines, audience interaction and a healthy dose of offbeat, slapstick humour.

THEATER LEELA / AUSTRIA

Theater Leela is an outdoor theater experience for the entire family.

The show’s unique blend of comedy, drama, improvisation, acrobatic artistry and pure excitement is already leaving audiences awed in its wake. In an attempt to describe the indescribable, we’ll just say this: It’s a one-man show by a performer who has mastered the use of zany body language.

TONI CARADONNA &FAMILY / SWITZERLAND

The Caradonna Family presents an exciting show that combines Stunt-Comedy and Swiss-Folk-Musik.

Dottor’ Antonio Superbuffo Caradonna experiements with lettuces and pyro-technics while his wife Costanza Caradonna enchants the audience by singing, playing absurd instruments as well as using all her charms and looks.

TUTTI FRUTTI / STUNT WATERSKIING DUO / AUSTRALIA

Introducing Tutti Frutti, Australia’s most loved comedy acrobatic duo, presenting ski-BOOM - a stunt waterskiing show unlike anything you have ever seen.

With no more than a blow up pool, ropes tied to the nearest solid object and a couple of frilly pink bikinis, these girls will transform an ordinary place into an extraordinary world.