Tons of Sense

07/12/2018

A fantastic piece now up on the Tons of Sense blog..a very powerful and personal story shared by Dana McMillan accompanied by an incredible illustration thanks to Regan Ainslie.
"The everyday nature of these performances means they are so subconscious that they become disguised as normalcy. As a young (unaware) q***r woman, I didn’t realise I was onstage 24/7."

We play many performances throughout our lives; our costumes the clothes we wear for different circumstances, and our masks the subtle shifts in the way we hold our bodies in the different spaces w…

12/05/2018

How you think about Australian contemporary circus might prevent you from seeing the real work being done in the circus arts.- Thanks to Alex Talamo for putting together this thought-provoking piece.
https://tonsofsense.com/2018/05/05/seeing-the-work-the-dangerous-act-of-looking-in-contemporary-circus/
Feature photo by Aaron Walker Photographer
Article photos by Lucy Egan

Lately, I have been thinking about the radical act of seeing. Having just been immersed in the 2018 Sydney Festival and the concurrent Circus Industry Forum, I have been reflecting on my role as a …

06/03/2018

What a beautiful story about a beautiful human 💜 Australian Cabaret royalty all the way from Ipswich

Follow Fez Faanana's trailblazing artistic journey from growing up in Ipswich, Queensland to representing Australia on the world stage in dazzling drag, with his co-founded all male burlesque company "Briefs Factory".

05/03/2018

Introducing the newest segment on our blog - Digging Up-
Check out the first article all about cross-training and why you should probably be doing it. Photos were taken at the absolutely stunning EYWA Marbella studio by the talented Cristo Veber - Photographer

Digging Up is a fortnightly segment that shares advice for building your own circus practise- from a struggling artist just trying to ‘Dig Up’. One of the most useful exercise tips I ha…

27/02/2018

Thanks Fiona from Weekend Notes for the review - check it out for some killer photos!

Stand Here presents Tons of

26/02/2018

Gahahh so excited to share this design by Ela Bartilomo with you!! Head to her Redbubble page to get it printed on just about anything. (Tons of Sense couch cushions anyone?)

https://www.redbubble.com/people/elabrat/works/30540732-tons-of-sense?p=classic-tee

25/02/2018

Check out all the amazing photos that EmmelineD Photography took of Stand Here!

Stand Here performed by Tons of Sense

24/02/2018

Some amazing photos rolling in!! This one thanks to . Have you entered the photo comp yet? Just tag a photo from Stand Here with before Friday for a chance to win a Tons of Sense Tshirt!!!!

22/02/2018

We managed to sneak our hula hoops into the Joy 94.9 studio!! We'll have a link to the podcast up soon :) :)

It's Wednesday, meaning it's time for another installment of The Gender Agenda! Are you psyched? Here's why you should be:

Tonight from 9pm Esther and Becka talk to Latonya and Winter from Stand Here Immersive Circus Experience, an interactive dystopian circus show right here in Melbourne!

Plus a ton of great music, the usual topics, love and laughs, and of course a Warm & Fluffy to make your night. Tune in!

22/02/2018

For anyone heading out to see 'Stand Here' tomorrow night here's a little video tour of how to get there- filmed by the amazing Isaac Lawry
Confused about where the Testing Grounds is? Isaac Lawry made us a little educational tour

A little instructional video filmed by Isaac Lawry- Get off the tram at the arts centre and follow the video from there!

26/01/2018

Quantum physicist Professor Michelle Yvonne Simmons, Australian of the year 2018 for her research into quantum computing "Do what's hard, place high expectations on your self, take risks and do something that matters."
Women in STEM 💪💪💪

24/01/2018

Get your eyeballs on this collaboration between Charice Charlie Rust and Latonya Wigginton , a really interesting look at how contemporary circusus might start to think about gender representation.
https://circustalk.com/news/does-the-bechdel-test-have-a-place-in-circus/
Cover photo From Rouge by Highwire Events & Entertainment by Brig Bee

There is nothing more satisfying than walking out of theatre having been inspired by an amazing circus show. However, a