Arts Centre Melbourne And Briefs Factory Present BRAT KIDS CARNIVAL

Fresh from a two-month run on London's West End, the high-energy mix of Brief Factory's circus and cabaret will come to life at Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse on Saturday 23 March in their family-friendly show Brat Kids Carnival.

This show has been created specifically to get youngsters excited about expressing themselves. It features hula hoops at top speed, acrobatics at alarming heights, clowning antics, pumping music, eye-popping party tricks and other ridiculous acts of amazement.

From awe-inspiring to the downright hilarious, Brat Kids Carnival is perfect for kids aged seven and up as they watch top notch circus superstars defy gravity, and even have the chance to get on stage and have a boogie.

The wildly fun afternoon is not just for mum and dad but they can come too! Put on your party outfit and join the Brat Kids Carnival brought to you by the team behind international sensation, Briefs.

This troupe is led by the beautiful, sassy and fabulous emcee, Shivannah, AKA Artistic Director Fez Fa'anana. The cast of characters includes: one of Australia's leading circus showmen Mark 'Captain Kidd' Winmill (2011's Las Vegas King of Burlesque); circus performer and juggler Louis Biggs; Luke Hubbard, new member of the team and a fantastic dancer and super bendy acrobat; Dylan Rodriguez, a first dan black belt in Taekwondo but also dance-trapeze, hand balancing and acrobat extraordinaire; and Luigi Zucchini, international man of magic comedy with goofy Italian antics.

Briefs Factory is an Australian creative collective who manufacture, cultivate and present evocative, irreverent, physical performance. Best known for their flagship project Briefs, the company's work also includes Hot Brown Honey, Club Briefs, Close Encounters, Brat Kids Carnival and Marawa's Quality Novelty. Inspired by circus, drag, dance, burlesque, music, comedy and the ever- changing world around them, Briefs Factory are dedicated to developing and touring their brand of award-winning, genre defying, political party punk around the world.

This show is part of Arts Centre Melbourne's 2019 Summer Autumn Families program. Arts Centre Melbourne's year-round Families Program was launched in August 2009 and has grown in reputation to become a highly respected program both in Australia and internationally. Featuring free events, intimate and large-scale performances from some of the world's most respected companies and a diverse range of interactive workshops, the program is much-loved by families from across the state.