Whangarei’s forthcoming Fringe Festival will feature two distinctly different performances featuring Dargaville’s Circus Kumarani entertainers and artists this month.
The circus arts have a long tradition stretching back to classical times, and provide not just entertainment and wonder for the young, but social insight and commentary for adults as part of the scope of their performance. On Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 two aspects of this heritage art form will be on display as part of Fringe in Whangarei.
From 3pm it’s a circus extravaganza, as Circus Kumarani in association with friends from all over the north, including Waipu’s Circool Circus and the Northland Youth Theatre, stage a familyfriendly show with all the thrills of the big top.
Fringe Festival organisers say that this is going to be an unmissable treat for younger patrons.
“Showcasing talent from all over Tai Tokerau, this is a show that brings people together from the community to connect through circus and play. Run away with us for an afternoon and support developing artists to fulfil their dreams on stage.” Then, at 7pm, Kumarani Productions present Funkyray Cabaret, a show for an 18+ audience, which features professional circus and flow art performers, aerial arts, dance, music, burlesque, drag, spoken word and more.
It’s a showcase of the adult, evocative and perception-challenging aspect of the performance arts hosted by some of the region’s most talented. Tickets for both can be found at whangareifringe.co.nz.
October 13th 2020
Author Andy Bryenton - Kaipara Lifestyler