Ciara Thorburn

“…What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” This quote was taken from a short poem written by Erin Hanson. This resonates with me as an artist and performer, constantly I am taking risks and learning not to second guess the pursuit of my dreams. Growing up, I don’t remember a time that I was ‘normal’. Today as a variety performer, I pride myself on not fitting into any boxes or categories. I am a mixed bag of skills, creativity and adaptable qualities. My mission: To solve problems and create things.

Skills:     

• Clowning
• Chair Balance (Handbalance and equilibristics)
• Group and solo juggling (Clubs, Rings, Balls)
• Fire Spinning (Poi, Staff, Fire Eating, Whips, Hoop)
• MCing
  
  
  

Experience:        

• No Frills Cabaret, Stage Manager, July 2017
• Tech and Sound Engineer, No Frills Cabaret 2016
• Melbourne Juggling Convention Show, Stage Manager 2016
• Circadia After Dark, Woodford Folk Festival, 2014, 2015
• Circadia Show, Assistant Stage Manager, Woodford Folk Festival, 2012
• Spin Circus Festival (Director) 2012 – 2015

Performance History

• Power Pussies Cabaret, Melbourne Fringe Festival 2017
• Circalicious Cabaret, Melbourne Fringe Festival 2017
• Mullumbimby Circus Festival, 2017
• Woodford Folk Festival, 2017
• POPOMOCO Fundraiser Show, Hares & Hyenas, 2017
• No Frills Cabaret, Melba Spiegeltent 2017
• Unicorns Warehouse Event, April 2017
• FLIGHT, NICA 1^st Year Ensemble Show, 2016
• Wild Nights, Werribee Zoo (Winter Season) 2016
• BOXES, NICA Certificate IV Ensemble Show, 2015
• Spin Circus Festival Gala Show 2015