Since she can remember, Hazel Bock has always loved being on stage, thriving on making the audience smile and gasp. She has performed at countless festivals, celebrations and corporate events around Australia and across the globe. After graduating from the National Institute of Circus Arts in 2003, she forged a diverse career of over 20 years as a freelance artist.
She created her own company, Circus Catharsis, with acrobat Avan Whaite, devising and performing three original shows which explored the narrative and theatrical possibilities of circus.
She also worked with established circus companies including four years with the internationally acclaimed Circus Oz, many tours with Circus Quirkus and guest spots with Circus Monoxide, CIRCA and Robinson's Family Circus.
In 2017 she premiered her first full length solo show Hazel’s Circus Suitcase, incorporating diverse manipulation skills with a simple narrative.
She toured Europe, including three seasons with the prestigious GOP Variety Theatre in Germany. Most recently performing in Australian shows the Brunswick picture house Cheeky Cabaret and red canvas productions Suitcase Circus.
Hazel specializes in Juggling and Foot Juggling (lying on her back and manipulating objects with her feet). This is one woman with a very clever set of toes.