Step into a world of wonder with Illusionist Anthony Street, in a thrilling magic show crafted to captivate audiences of all ages!
Anthony, renowned as the creator and star of the world-famous Celtic Illusion, brings his unique blend of breathtaking illusions, mind-bending magic, and boundless charisma to the stage. Prepare to be amazed as he conjures impossible feats before your eyes, blending traditional magic with modern spectacle, creating an experience that’s both heart-pounding and heartwarming.
From larger-than-life illusions to mind tricks that will leave you questioning reality, Anthony’s show is packed with surprises and interactive moments. Watch as the audience becomes part of the magic, as you gasp in disbelief, and everyone shares in the laughter, suspense, and pure joy that Anthony brings to every performance.
Don’t miss the chance to see this truly wonderful spectacle this July and August across New Zealand!
A magical illusion and circus spectacular is coming to Nelson. New Zealand’s own Circus of Illusion Magic Show is 90 minutes of fast-paced family entertainment.
Featuring New Zealand’s premiere Illusionist Andre Vegas and Company performing large-scale mind-blowing illusions. From Andre’s classic dove act, appearing a motorcycle, Drop Spike illusion, and as seen on NZ’s Got Talent the ‘Blade’ illusion.
Another highlight, witness the incredible and stunning Andre de Jong and Eve Gordon. A world-class dynamic aerial and acrobatic duo whose breathtaking performances will include adagio, double trapeze and Spanish web. A stunning display of trust, strength, and poetic grace.
Special guest artist, from the Gold Coast, Australia, Joel Fenton. Known as the Cirque Stuntman, see him get sucked inside a giant balloon. With a mix of comedy and audience participation, he will have you on the edge of your seat as he juggles a chainsaw.
New Zealand’s leading female magician, Felicity Rogers, will be weaving magic, puppetry, dance and theatre into her mesmerising original performances. In addition, Felicity will turn the traditional gender roles in ‘magic’ upside down by sawing a man in half!
Kids look out for Felicity’s 10-year-old son Leonardo who will also put in an appearance, presenting his very own illusion in the show.
A theatre spectacular that will appeal to all ages from preschoolers to grandparents and everyone in between.
100% fun | 100% African | 100% joy
Cirque Africa is produced and directed by ‘Papa Africa’ aka Winston Ruddle, the director who brought us the HIT BROADWAY SHOW CIRQUE MOTHER AFRICA. Cirque Africa is coming to New Zealand in 2024 with a brand new show featuring the very best talent from across Africa.
Audiences will be fully immersed in traditional African culture while witnessing a hand-picked world-renowned African troupe. Ranging from acrobats to dancers, musicians to contortionists, masterfully performing in this energetic two-hour spectacle.
Rhythmic, colourful, energetic and awe-inspiring.
Cirque Africa artists have performed to over 2 million people worldwide and are guaranteed to captivate audiences young and old by combining the best of contortion, acrobatics, traditional dance, live music, pan spinning, hand balancing and so much more.
“Extraordinary talent. The performers bring so much energy and joy to the crowd” – Glam Adelaide
“Cirque Africa is fresh, funky, bold, fun and challenges your imagination like no other show.” – Broadway World
You won’t want to miss this uniquely vibrant performance.
Join the world’s only, unabashed, olive fuelled, award-winning comedy circus power trio on a wild ride as they bring people closer together, one olive at a time.
Rise of the Olive features World Record Bounce Juggling & Jenga Stunts (as seen on TVNZ’s recent season of 60 Seconds talent show), and a whole host of other high caliber left field skills and comedy. 3D glasses and morph suits will make a comeback, a heart stopping innovative Aerial Rope act.. and more... so much more in fact, you’ll be given a run sheet on arrival so you can keep up!
Having toured all over the world to critical acclaim, this show is a perfect balance of joyful, existential, hilarious and incredible. Expect high-level circus, bizarre ideas and a bloody good night out.
"Fall-down funny, absolutely top shelf." ★★★★★ Advertiser (AUS)
"Jaw-dropping physical prowess... and LOLs. A lot of them." - Theatreview, NZ
Age 16+. Strong language, references to nudity.
Supported by: BlueBerry IT
Age 7+
A brand-new show from acclaimed physical comedy performer Thom Monckton (The Pianist), The King of Taking boasts circus, mime and a whole lot of velvet.
Allergic to normal flooring, a childish and petulant King can only walk on red carpet - and cannot move without an effective fanfare. You are hereby summoned to the royal grounds where this King callously barrels towards his own destruction.
The King requests wrapped gifts from his subjects (you). Gifts can be old or new and will feature on stage.
NZSL Interpreted Performance
There will be a New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Interpreted performance of The King of Taking on Wednesday 26th of October, featuring a trained interpreter from Platform Interpreting New Zealand.
To book reserved seats close to the front of the stage for a good view of the interpreter, email [email protected] or call the Theatre Royal Box Office on 03 548 3840.
Created & performed by Thom Monckton and Kallo Collective
Produced by A Mulled Whine Productions
Come join the country's greatest jugglers, acrobats and circus artists in the New Zealand Juggling Association's annual gala show. The Aotearoa New Zealand Juggling and Circus Festival is in Nelson for 2021, this is the night where we show off for each other and now for the whole town! Ground breaking artisty and side splitting hilarity will be on offer for this one night only special event.
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
The Dust Palace
From New Zealand’s leading circus company comes a tenacious all-wombs troupe whose breath-taking performances are wrapped in an all-knowing nod and cheeky wink.
The WonderWombs is a chance to investigate and celebrate physicality, delve into the mysteriousness and wonder of our minds, and maybe even have a laugh at ourselves. This is physical circus at its best, with all the multi-skilled performers using theatre, acrobatics and comedy to present a night of risk, splendour, story and hilarity.
With its soundtrack a range of buzzing beats, rap, poetry and more, The WonderWombspromises a night of acrobatic athletes, whose risqué hustle explores and celebrates strength in its many forms.
"Dazzling talent with true, and utterly genuine meaning... The WonderWombs is a slippery and devilish performance." THE CREATIVE ISSUE
"A sparkling, juicy, feminist manifesto that laughs and mocks and brawls and riots all the way to the finish line." NOTHING EVER HAPPENS IN BRISBANE
Warning: R16, full-frontal nudity, strobe, coarse language and adult themes.
In this colourful and turbulent concoction of pure joy and intimacy, watch Casus Circus bring a blank canvas to life and revel in our innate need for human contact.
This is a circus show that won't let you forget what it is to be human, and in a moment of danger, how a grasping hold can be survival.
The unique acrobatic shapes signature to Casus abound in this journey of explosive encounters, hidden looks, and humorous discoveries.
Accompany Casus as we surge forward... together!
"Outrageously impressive." THE LIST
"The most magnificent show of the Festival." EDINBURGH FESTIVAL MAGAZINE
"Breathtaking sounds like a buzzword, so let's just say I kept forgetting to breathe; eyes wide, mouth agape, in complete awe." THE ADVERTISER
"Driftwood is quickly becoming circus royalty so be quick, go and grab a ticket." ED FEST MAGAZINE
"We may all be cast on the ocean of life but Driftwood is rising above the waves." BROADWAY BABY
Compagnia Baccalà (Switzerland)
An extraordinary physical performance blending contemporary clowning with theatre and circus.
Inspired by the era of silent films, two characters take to the empty stage in a timeless performance of enthralling physicality and exquisite humour. Poetic, surreal, ironic, acrobatic and infinitely enjoyable, they play out their unique and hilarious pas de deux through the universal language of gesture and look, without a single word being spoken.
Inventive and exciting, the characters' breath-taking fumble through mishaps, acrobatics and life will have you laughing long after you leave the theatre.
"Sometimes a show is such a total delight that it is hard to write about it without just gushing 'See it, see it!' - Pss Pss is such a show. See it, see it." TOTAL THEATRE
"... this gentle child-like dance of love and friendship transcends language and utterly captivates with imagination and fun." EDINBURGH GUIDE
Suitable for all from 9 years
Awards
Winner - Swiss Theatre Award 2016
Winner - Audience Award, 2014 Festival des arts burlesques de Saint-Etienne, France
Winner - Audience Award, 2010 Festival Des Art Du Cirque, Switzerland
Eat fruit. Love lust. Nelson Arts Festival is proud to present the world premiere of The Dust Palace's new circus theatre work.
Spring-boarding from Christina Rossetti's iconic poem Goblin Market, the show is a contemporary circus re-telling, following two sisters, their temptation, sacrifice and eventual salvation. Delicious circus is precariously balanced with gritty performances and candid story telling.
The Dust Palace is New Zealand's premier circus theatre company, having created and toured a dozen full-length works and innumerable performance art works and events. The Goblin Market is set to be their first interoperation presentation in Montréal later this year.
"...superbly choreographed acrobatics featuring the finely muscled bodies and disciplined athleticism of highly trained performers." PAUL SIMEI-BARTON, NEW ZEALAND HERALD
"Fine actors as well as masters of physical movement." RAEWYN WHYTE
Warning: Contains nudity & sexual references. Suitable for ages 16 +
