Talk of the Town - Collective Bodies, International Spaces

In 2026, contemporary circus is an expansive artform that traverses disciplines, forms, and continents. A vehicle for physical prowess, poetry and humour, circus of every scale features in festival line-ups around the globe. Chaired by Brisbane Festival's CEO, Charlie Cush, this conversation brings together three distinctly different companies who are creating work that resonates across borders, cultures, and generations. 

How do circus artists balance freedom and fear to deliver internationally renowned work? Where does cultural story-telling meet the universal language of circus? How does physical expression transcend language? What makes circus arts resonate across generations? 

Featuring Jacques Heim (Diavolo), Sachiko Soro (VOU Fijian Flying Circus ), and Allie Wilde (Vulcana Circus).