Top 5# Top 5# Tips – Surviving & Thriving Adelaide Fringe Festival. written by Hamish McCormick Top 5# Tips is where I ask the experts in my arts community, to share their top tips on any given subject. At the time of creating this post Adelaide Fringe Festival 2023 has just had its opening weekend on Kaurna country. So I thought it was fitting for this ‘Top 5# Tips‘ to ask a bunch of Adelaide Fringe veterans – producers, performers, and ‘behind-the-scenes’ legends to share some helpful hints about ‘Surviving & Thriving’ at the second biggest arts festival in the world. *Featured image of the Garden of Unearthly Delights by Chris Oaten, chosen to pay homage to him and his work. Continue ReadingTop 5# Tips – Surviving & Thriving Adelaide Fringe Festival. was last modified: February 22nd, 2023 by Hamish McCormick February 21, 2023 0 comment 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilmsFluke MagazinePhotography Djuki Mala – Gali’winku, Elcho island 2022 by Hamish McCormick December 8, 2022 Earlier this year I was lucky enough to be invited to document my dear friends, Djuki Mala, as they took their show to their remote home community, Gali’winku on Elcho Island,… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles Tempo by The Flying Fruit Fly Circus – Jake Silvestro by Hamish McCormick December 6, 2022 Foreword: This is the first of the ‘COVID time Capsules’ an unpublished article from 2021 that Jake Silvestro had generously taken the time to write and due to COVID times mental… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilmsMusic & Cabaret Emily Lubitz – Foolish Kids by Hamish McCormick November 28, 2022 Emily Lubitz – Foolish Kids, Begin Again EP 2022 Earlier this year I had the pleasure of collaborating with my dear mate, singer-songwriter Emily Lubitz ( Tinpan Orange) to create a… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Pick of The Net Chuka Chuks Instructional Videos. by Hamish McCormick November 7, 2022 Chuka Chuks instructional videos are now online! This one is a little shout-out to anyone who is keen on developing their Chuka Chuks skills. For those who don’t know, Chuka Chuks… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
From The Editor Open Letter From Hamish AKA Carnival Cinema by Hamish McCormick October 21, 2022 Dear followers and supporters of Carnival Cinema and Fluke as well as my friends and community. I hope this finds you all happy and in good health after the weirdest 3… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: The Act of Birth by Carnival Cinema February 10, 2020 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo. The Act of Birth The five weeks of separation had been particularly agonising. It was 2012 and I had finally… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles Vulcana – Interview with Celia White by Carnival Cinema January 30, 2020 By Marianna Joslin Vulcana Women’s Circus takes its name from a British strong woman in the early twentieth century, who performed amazing feats of strength throughout the world. Founded in West End in… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Fluke Magazine Carnival Cinema Presents ‘Fluke’ by Carnival Cinema January 11, 2020 In 2020 Carnival Cinema embarks on its biggest project to date – A quarterly printed magazine called Fluke. It’s turbulent times here in Australia as fire continues to ravage this country… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & ArticlesOn the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: Natural Acts by Carnival Cinema January 10, 2020 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo. Natural Acts It is a tough world out there. Always competition. There are so many of us. Circus artists, carnival… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & Articles ‘Uncertainty’ by Charmaine Childs by Carnival Cinema January 7, 2020 Uncertainty “At once it struck me what quality went to form a Man of Achievement (…) Negative Capability, that is, when a man is capable of being in uncertainties, mysteries, doubts,… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & ArticlesYouth Circus Barefoot Bravery, Bolton and the Bush by Georgia Deguara (Yuck Circus) by Carnival Cinema December 18, 2019 Broome is an isolated town, right up the top of Western Australia. A place known for cyclones, Crocodiles, deadly Jellyfish, and killer Circus. Theatre Kimberley‘s Sandfly Circus is a hotspot for… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: Where’s My Art? by Carnival Cinema November 28, 2019 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo. Where’s My Art? I’ve been a showman all my life. I’ve not had any other job than doing shows. In… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 33# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema November 1, 2019 Anxiety, It is lonely and exhausting. It is important to see it as something seperate to us. It is a feeling. I am feeling anxious, I am not anxious.l go through… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: Dinosaurs and Circus by Carnival Cinema October 28, 2019 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo . On the way of the Showman: Dinosaurs and Circus Dinosaurs and Circus Over the next few posts I’ll be… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 32# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema October 14, 2019 One topic that comes up a lot in therapy with my clients is difficult relationships. With parents, siblings, partners, colleagues and friends. It can be so challenging to manage and can… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsPhotography Behind the Scenes of Circus Oz’s Aurora – through the lens of Aaron Walker. by Carnival Cinema October 4, 2019 Pics and words by Contributing Photographer Aaron Walker 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: Lets Play Zirkus by Carnival Cinema September 28, 2019 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo . On the way of the Showman: Lets Play Zirkus Let’s Play Zirkus Last year I created a childrens and… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsPick of The Net Pick of the Net: Janik & Arnaut’s Snake dance, 1952 by Carnival Cinema September 23, 2019 This ‘Pick of the Net’ is Janik & Arnaut’s Snake dance, from 1952. French performers Janik & Arnaut — Janine Janik (1931 – 1985) & Christian Arnaut (1912 – 2003). This… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsPick of The Net Pick of the Net: Moscow Circus School 1965 by Carnival Cinema September 16, 2019 This ‘Pick of the Net’ is a short *British Pathé doco on the Moscow Circus School in 1965. It’s such great footage and oh so British voice over! Enjoy, Hamish *Before… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Current Australian Shows & Artists in circulation – 2019ish : Festival Precincts, Tents & Venues by Carnival Cinema September 12, 2019 This series of video archives is a ‘slice of time’ of what the Australian Circus, Sideshow, Variety, Burlesque and Cabaret performance scene looks like in 2019. A look at the current… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Current Australian Shows & Artists in circulation – 2019ish: Individual Artists by Carnival Cinema September 12, 2019 This series of video archives is a ‘slice of time’ of what the Australian Circus, Sideshow, Variety, Burlesque and Cabaret performance scene looks like in 2019. A look at the current… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsYouth Circus Current Australian Shows & Artists in circulation – 2019ish: Youth Circuses by Carnival Cinema September 12, 2019 This series of video archives is a ‘slice of time’ of what the Australian Circus, Sideshow, Variety, Burlesque and Cabaret performance scene looks like in 2019. A look at the current… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Current Australian Shows & Artists in circulation – 2019ish: Kids & family shows by Carnival Cinema September 12, 2019 This series of video archives is a ‘slice of time’ of what the Australian Circus, Sideshow, Variety, Burlesque and Cabaret performance scene looks like in 2019. A look at the current… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Current Australian Shows & Artists in circulation – 2019ish: Companies by Carnival Cinema September 12, 2019 This series of video archives is a ‘slice of time’ of what the Australian Circus, Sideshow, Variety, Burlesque and Cabaret performance scene looks like in 2019. A look at the current… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Current Australian Shows & Artists in ‘circulation’ – 2019ish: Circus Cabaret & Variety by Carnival Cinema September 12, 2019 This series of video archives is a ‘slice of time’ of what the Australian Circus, Sideshow, Variety, Burlesque and Cabaret performance scene looks like in 2019. A look at the current… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 31# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema September 10, 2019 Somewhere along the way we have been fed this idea that we need to be happy. All. the. time.It can come from our family, friends, society, and social media. We’ve lost… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsPick of The Net Pick of the Net: Kateryna Nikiforova – Bounce Juggler by Carnival Cinema September 9, 2019 This ‘Pick of The Net’ is this great video from Ukranian bounce juggler Kateryna Nikiforova. Check her out on Facebook HERE! Enjoy, hamish ——————————————————————————————————————————— We acknowledge the people of the Bundjalung… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsPhotography Behind the Flitter Curtain – Circa’s Peepshow through the lens of Billie Wilson-Coffey by Carnival Cinema August 30, 2019 A glimpse backstage of C!RCA’s Peepshow at the Chamäleon Theatre in Berlin. August 2018-February 2019. Photographs by Billie Wilson-Coffey This photo gallery lets you in on life on and offstage with… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles 4 am: by Imogen Kelly- Part 2. (MA15+) by Carnival Cinema August 29, 2019 (Click here for Part 1 – ‘3 AM’) Firstly: What is art? When I talk about art, I don’t mean pretty, inane shit. I acknowledge that there is an art to… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles 3 am: by Imogen Kelly – Part 1. (MA15+) by Carnival Cinema August 29, 2019 It’s 3 am. I’m awake. I am finishing putting bling on a costume. The Amazon is burning. The Great Barrier Reef is fucked up. The world has 5 years to reverse… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles Georgia Deguara (Yuck Circus) reports in from Edinburgh. by Carnival Cinema August 29, 2019 Georgia Deguara here; long time reader, first time ringing in. I’m scrawling together this article on the Edinburgh Fringe front, and in true Frantic Festival Fashion, am quite late in getting… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsMusic & CabaretPick of The Net Pick of the Net: ‘Crowd Sauce’ by Tom Thum by Carnival Cinema August 28, 2019 This ‘Pick of The Net’ is Tom Thum’s latest video Crowd Sauce. Six weeks ago on his Instagram, he asked his followers to send him random sounds and he would try… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: Clown Truth by Carnival Cinema August 28, 2019 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo . On the way of the Showman: Clown Truth Since the dawn of humanity clowns have danced a closely intertwined… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 30# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema August 26, 2019 To all the artists, crew, producers, directors and designers that have just finished Edinburgh. First of all, yay and well done getting through what is one of the most gruelling festivals on the planet. 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsPhotography Wunderage by Company 2 & Circus Oz – Carnival Cinema Photo Gallery by Carnival Cinema August 15, 2019 This photo gallery takes you on a journey into the world of ‘Wunderage’ by Company 2 & Circus Oz through the lens of Carnival Cinema (Hamish McCormick). Wunderage by Company 2… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 29# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema August 7, 2019 Instagram can feel like a massive time-waster, full of compare and despair and counterproductive. But here’s my top 5 Instagram pages that I think add value to your day and can… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: Secret knowledge & Me by Carnival Cinema July 28, 2019 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo . On the way of the Showman: Secret knowledge & Me On the Way of The Showman: Secret knowledge &… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles Diary from Philippe Gaulier’s Clown School: Day 1 – Ciara Thorburn by Carnival Cinema July 26, 2019 Recently Ciara Thorburn [circus artist, clown pirate (CC Member) and instigator & facilitator of such excellent things as the Spin Circus Festival & Circus Garage Sale Facebook group] did a course… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films The Common Thread: Web series by Darius Devas from ‘Being Here’ Films by Carnival Cinema July 14, 2019 An old school friend of mine, the hugely talented filmmaker & storyteller Darius Devas (Being Films) has just released his new web series called The Common Thread. The Common Thread is… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsInterviews & Articles Amidst the Chaos – Behind the Scenes video series with Gravity & Other Myths by Carnival Cinema July 10, 2019 *NB: Updated Welcome to Amidst the Chaos a little Carnival Cinema produced behind-the-scenes video series of Gravity & Other Myths most recent work Out of Chaos. These 4 Episodes delve into… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 28# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema July 9, 2019 Fixed thinking is getting in your way. Some people believe that their qualities, personalities, talents and traits are fixed. That they were born a certain way and cannot ever be any… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: Explorations in the Kingdom of Childhood by Carnival Cinema June 28, 2019 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo – On the way of the Showman: Explorations in the Kingdom of Childhood I am in the middle of performing… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles Autocannibal: Interview with Masha Terentieva & Mitch Jones by Carnival Cinema June 26, 2019 AutoCannibal Addiction, obesity, corruption, over-consumption. Why do we do things that we know are bad for us? On all fronts, Homo sapiens seem to be intent on wiping themselves out. Well… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilmsMakers & CreatorsPhotography FOLD: A Domestic Circus by Carnival Cinema June 26, 2019 FOLD: A Domestic Circus is a new work from the super talented Lewie West, Mieke Lizotte & Darcy Grant. It is presented by NORPA (Northern Rivers Performing Arts) who are based… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 27# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema June 25, 2019 Dear performers, artists, technicians, tour managers and stage crew. Here’s my card. Please take it and put it somewhere safe. You see the truth is, to be an artist or work… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Pick of The Net From the Editor in Chief aka Hamish’s Fortnightly Findings 8# by Carnival Cinema June 24, 2019 Fortnightly findings from the Editor in Chief. Hello, Welcome to Hamish’s Fortnightly Findings. Its been a few Newsletters since I did this style, based on the ‘Magazine’ itself as opposed to… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsInterviews & ArticlesPick of The Net Pick of the Net: Freyja & Conor Wild – Interviews – 7 Doights by Carnival Cinema June 20, 2019 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & ArticlesPhotography ‘Water Body’ – Photo Gallery & Interview. Aaron Walker by Carnival Cinema June 13, 2019 I caught up with Carnival Cinema contributing photographer, friend and excellent human Aaron Walker to talk about his beautiful photographic series Water Body. Here’s what he had to say for himself;… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles Circus Garage Sale & Mentorship Facebook Page by Carnival Cinema June 13, 2019 For those Australian Circus Folk who aren’t on Facebook or are but haven’t (surprisingly!) come across the Facebook group Circus Garage Sale its a group where you can “BUY, SELL, SWAP,… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 26# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema June 13, 2019 This week I’m challenging myself (and my client’s) to sit with the discomfort we almost always try and avoid with difficult feelings. For me it’s sadness. I’m well practised at not… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Pick of The Net Pick of the Net: Vintage Circus 2# by Carnival Cinema June 13, 2019 This ‘Pick of The Net’ is three ‘vintage’ Circus Acts from the 1940’s, 60’s & 70’s. Times have changed eh! When I was first learning the slack rope a friend recorded… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Photography Casus – DNA. Photo Gallery by Kate Pardey by Carnival Cinema May 29, 2019 At Adelaide Fringe this year (2019) Casus premiered their biggest show to date. It features performers Lachlan Mcaulay, Jesse Scott, Phoebe Carlon, Kali Retallack, Johnny Brown, Sarah McDougall, Mayu Muto and… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & ArticlesOn the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: On Music by Carnival Cinema May 28, 2019 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo – On the way of the Showman: On Music Emotional Amplification – On Music Not long ago a friend and… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & ArticlesMakers & Creators Simi Genziuk’s new book – So She Did, The Story of May Wirth. by Carnival Cinema May 28, 2019 Our old friend, sideshow artist and aerial performer, Simi Genziuk, has just released her first children’s book – So She Did, The Story of May Wirth. Carnival Cinema’s Kareena Hodgson (The… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 25# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema May 28, 2019 I speak of vulnerability alot. But guess what? I hate it. Last week was hard. I felt flat, lacked motivation and slipped into a vortex of self doubt. My usual instinct… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsPick of The Net Pick of the Net: Lewie West Acro Impro by Carnival Cinema May 24, 2019 This ‘Pick of The Net’ is a one-take shot of Lewie West (Gravity & Other Myths) improvising a tumble/acro piece. In my opinion, Lewie is one of the best movers in… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & ArticlesMakers & CreatorsPhotography World Acrobatics Magazine – Ralph Samuels by Hamish McCormick May 15, 2019 Recently I have inherited from my old friend and former renowned Australian Circus performer Rudi Mineur (he’s still renowned he just doesn’t perform any more!) almost 200 of these old ‘World… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 24# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema May 14, 2019 The Manifesto 24# Here’s what I’m thinking about this week. Stop waiting for the stars to align. Stop waiting for tomorrow, for when you are ready, for kids to grow up,… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsPick of The Net Pick of The Net: HALLELUJAH – A Circus/Queer Film [Gay Love, Hate & Religion.] by Matthew Richardson by Carnival Cinema May 7, 2019 This ‘Pick of the Net’ features a beautiful and powerful short circus film by former Cirque Du Soleil performer Matthew Richardson who is dedicating his time to creating LGBTQ performance art –… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsPick of The NetYouth Circus Warehouse Circus: Social Perspectives Video by Hamish McCormick May 6, 2019 Warehouse Circus (ACT) Warehouse Circus is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the mental and physical health of young people through the medium of social circus based in Canberra. They have been providing… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & ArticlesPhotography The Brunswick Picture House – The Birth of a Cultural Hub by Hamish McCormick April 29, 2019 The Birth of The Brunswick Picture House – 2015/16 Words, Photos and Video by Hamish McCormick. *NB – This gallery is best viewed after reading the Article below Sometimes a venue takes… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsPhotography Gravity & Other Myths – Out Of Chaos, Adelaide Festival 2019 by Hamish McCormick April 29, 2019 Gravity & Other Myths premiered their latest work Out Of Chaos at the Adelaide Festival Feb 2019 to rave reviews and standing ovations. It is the 2nd GOM show directed by… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: Travel Log, April 2019 by Hamish McCormick April 28, 2019 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo – On the way of the Showman: ‘Travel Log, April 2019’ By Captain Frodo Boarding was complete on my sold-out… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles From the Editor in Chief aka Hamish’s Fortnightly Findings 7# by Hamish McCormick April 28, 2019 Fortnightly findings from the Editor in Chief. Hello, So we just celebrated the 3rd ‘International Bucket of Love Day’… Marking the anniversary of the passing of my dear friend and inspiration… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 23# – Kareena Hodgson by Hamish McCormick April 17, 2019 The Manifesto 23# I recently came across this excellent list of things that help us feel more empowered. Empowerment in our lives can help us create healthy boundaries, prevent us from… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Photography Rebel, Rouge & Shake it – Photo Gallery from Mark Turner by Carnival Cinema April 3, 2019 Mark Turner’s Adelaide Fringe Gallery 1# Introducing one of Carnival Cinema’s super talented contributing photographers Mark Turner. Mark went to Adelaide Fringe and shot his bum off – shooting 24 shows in… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsPick of The Net Pick of the Net: Jiemba Sands rocking Instagram by Carnival Cinema April 2, 2019 This ‘Pick of the Net’ features Jiemba Sands – Tasmanian based Circus Artist, tricker and stunt man. Jiemba is making a serious splash on Instagram with over 300k followers and is insanely talented,… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 22# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema April 2, 2019 The Manifesto 22# I’m an over-thinker. I’ve always attempted to think my way out of difficult situations and life challenges. It’s only been recently that I have started to also feel… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Pick of The NetYouth Circus From the Editor in Chief aka Hamish’s Fortnightly Findings 6# by Carnival Cinema April 1, 2019 Fortnightly findings from the Editor in Chief. Hello, Youth circuses lay a solid foundation for our community. Not only do they provide the initial inspiration, introduction to the art form and… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: Esoteric vs Exoteric Showman by Hamish McCormick March 28, 2019 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo – On the way of the Showman: ‘Esoteric vs Exoteric Showman’ By Captain Frodo The Showman is like the moon;… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles Interview with Trent ‘The Birdmann’ Baumann by Hamish McCormick March 20, 2019 Trent ‘The Birdmann’ Baumann interview 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles Interview with Lynne Kent by Hamish McCormick March 19, 2019 Lynne Kent – Artist, Researcher and Collaborator Tell us about the pathway that led you to the puppetry you’re working on now and any other art you’re making these days? At… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 21# – Kareena Hodgson by Hamish McCormick March 18, 2019 The Manifesto 21# Connection. It’s a core human need. But in order for it to be genuine, it can’t be edited, filtered or cropped. It’s not news to anyone here that… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Pick of The Net From the Editor in Chief aka Hamish’s Fortnightly Findings 5# by Hamish McCormick March 18, 2019 Fortnightly findings from the Editor in Chief. Hello, Am I achieving my goals quick enough, why haven’t I achieved more…the years are slipping by. It’s my birthday this week and it’s a… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Photography The Destiny Show Project by Contributing Photographer Aaron Walker by Hamish McCormick March 17, 2019 The Destiny Show Project Words and Pics by Carnival Cinema Contributing Photographer Aaron Walker Destiny is a multi-million dollar live stage production in Macau produced by the entertainment giant MGM. Housed… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles Strawberry Siren Feature Interview by Carnival Cinema March 5, 2019 Carnival Cinema sits down with Flying Fruit Fly Alumni and renowned Burlesque performer Strawberry Siren for a chat about how she started out, creating her art and the line between the… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles Erasmus+ EDUCIRCATION: CIRCE partnership project by Marada Manussen (UK) by Carnival Cinema March 3, 2019 Erasmus+ EDUCIRCATION: CIRCE partnership project Written by Marada Manussen, aka Miss Radida, The Invisible Circus’ European Partnership project coordinator. ‘Educircation’ is a European partnership project between 7 countries which focuses on… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles Circus Cracks Open 2019 – Sand, Spin & Sin City by Simone O’Brien by Carnival Cinema March 1, 2019 Sand, Spin & Sin City by Simone O’Brien January- February 2019! What a cracking start to the year with the circus boom of Karnidale replacing the WA mining boom. Over east… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: Get Your Act Together by Carnival Cinema February 28, 2019 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo – On the way of the Showman: ‘Get Your Act Together’ By Captain Frodo Last month we delved into esoteric… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 20# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema February 27, 2019 The Manifesto 20# As I sit here thinking about what I want to write I can still feel the emotional hangover of the last 3 weeks. It has been a challenging… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Pick of The Net From the Editor in Chief aka Hamish’s Fortnightly Findings 4# by Carnival Cinema February 26, 2019 Fortnightly findings from the Editor in Chief. Hello, Woah, Adelaide, that was big… Just got back from 10 hectic days in Adelaide documenting Gravity & Other Myths with their new show… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsPhotography Out of Chaos by Gravity & Other myths – BTS Photo Gallery by Carnival Cinema February 13, 2019 Behind the Scenes of Out of Chaos – Gravity & Other Myths Out of Chaos by Gravity & Other myths – BTS Photo Gallery was last modified: November 4th, 2022 by… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & Articles Running a Circus Festival? How Hard Could it Be? by Ciara Thorburn by Carnival Cinema February 13, 2019 RUNNING A CIRCUS FESTIVAL? HOW HARD COULD IT BE? Ciara Thorburn It’s been two weeks and I’ve (almost) recovered from the best two weeks of my life (again). I’m talking about… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 19# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema February 13, 2019 The Manifesto 19# It’s easy to focus on the things about ourselves that we’d like to change or do differently, but in doing so do we sometimes miss the subtle ways… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsInterviews & Articles ‘Lost in Circus’ Video Series – Ken Fanning by Carnival Cinema February 13, 2019 ‘Lost in Circus‘ is a new video series from old Carnival Cinema friend & supporter – Irish circus performer & filmmaker Ken Fanning (Tumble Circus). In 2017 Ken made the first Ethereum –… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Youth Circus Spaghetti Circus Film 2018 by Performance Troupe Member Anais Stewart – Long by Carnival Cinema February 13, 2019 Spaghetti Circus is a Youth Circus based in Mullumbimby, Northern NSW. This great little film was created, shot & produced by Spaghetti Circus Performance Troupe member and year 10 student Anais Stewart… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Pick of The Net From the Editor in Chief aka Hamish’s Fortnightly Findings 3# by Carnival Cinema February 12, 2019 Fortnightly findings from the Editor in Chief. Hello, Too late to get stop the rollercoaster and get off the ride, 2019 is well underway and those chilled out holidays are a distant… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Pick of The Net Pick of The Net: Danny MacAskill – Industrial Revolutions by Carnival Cinema February 11, 2019 This ‘Pick of the Net’ features insanely talented Scottish street trials rider, Danny MacAskill. I hope you enjoy, Peace & respect, Hamish ——————————————————————————————————————————— We acknowledge the people of the Bundjalung Nation,… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & Articles Jess Love Interview by Carnival Cinema January 30, 2019 In discussion with Jess Love and Kareena Hodgson (The Manifesto). Kareena– Thanks so much for talking with Carnival Cinema Jess. I guess we need to start from the beginning. Can you… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Pick of The Net From the Editor in Chief aka Hamish’s Fortnightly Findings 2# by Carnival Cinema January 29, 2019 Welcome to Hamish’s Fortnightly Findings 2#. Fortnightly findings from the Editor in Chief. Hello, So, I was at my parent’s place for dinner last Friday, it is a beautiful 2-acre block just… 2 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 18# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema January 29, 2019 The Manifesto 18# Many people believe that self-care means taking a bath, doing meditation or generally participating in an activity on your own. This is not always the case…….. Self-care doesn’t… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: The Soul Spectacle by Carnival Cinema January 28, 2019 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo – On the way of the Showman: ‘The Soul Spectacle’ By Captain Frodo The Soul Spectacle On the Way of… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsPhotography Photo Gallery Teaser – Kate Pardey’s Exhibition: Showing Up by Carnival Cinema January 28, 2019 Showing Up Exhibition – Kate Pardey Showing Up is having its World Premiere exhibition at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, 2019. For more than three years, Carnival Cinema contributing photographer Kate Pardey and her camera have been… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & Articles Interview: Clare Bartholomew & Nicci Wilks – The Long Pigs by Carnival Cinema January 16, 2019 Clare Bartholomew & Nicci Wilks In late December I caught up with Clare Bartholomew and Nicci Wilks – two awesome performers, directors, teachers and creators from our community. I set out… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 17# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema January 16, 2019 The Manifesto 17# Instead of trying to peer around the corner in hopes of seeing what’s coming, move in for an intimate look at what’s happening right now. Many of us… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Pick of The Net From the Editor in Chief aka Hamish’s Fortnightly Findings 1# by Carnival Cinema January 15, 2019 Hello. For those following our fortnightly Carnival Cinema Newsletters (if your not subscribed, don’t miss out, subscribe in the right-hand column – we are up to edition 19# at the time… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Photography Western Australian Circus Festival – ‘Karnidale’ 2018 – Photo Gallery by Carnival Cinema January 14, 2019 Western Australian Circus Festival 2018 – Through the Carnival Cinema aka Hamish’s Lens. As Karnidale 2019 (Western Australian Circus Festival) kicks off this weekend, Jan 19th & 20th, and the training… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 16# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema January 2, 2019 The Manifesto 16# Here’s the thing about new year’s resolutions, THEY SUCK! I understand the concept of starting fresh, drawing a line. A marker in time. But they rarely stick. They… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: End Times by Carnival Cinema December 28, 2018 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo – On the way of the Showman: ‘End Times’ By Captain Frodo November 2018 I’m lying in bed in a… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Carnival Cinema Flashback: KAGE – Team of Life 2014 by Carnival Cinema December 19, 2018 Back in 2014 I had the privilege of being engaged by KAGE (1997 – 2017) to make a ‘Behind the scenes’ video and teaser promo for their show Team Of Life during… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 15# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema December 19, 2018 The Manifesto 15# Not everyone feels joy around this time of year. For many it can trigger painful feelings around displacement, estrangement with families, loneliness, addiction/recovery, financial hardship, perfectionism and social… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Gravity & Other Myths: ‘Sticks & Stones’ Episode #6 by Carnival Cinema December 17, 2018 Sticks & Stones Carnival Cinema & Gravity & Other Myths present the video series Sticks & Stones: Behind the Scenes of BACKBONE. This is Episode #6 – ‘Geoff Cobham’ it focuses on BACKBONE‘s Designer Geoff Cobham (Bluebottle, Force Majeur,… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsPick of The Net Pick of the Net: The Jovers (Wilfred & Fe Halliwell) 1980 by Carnival Cinema December 14, 2018 This ‘Pick of the Net’ features the vaudeville stylings of The ‘Jolly’ Jovers from 1980. The Jovers (Wilfred & Fe Halliwell) performed together for decades, after meeting in the UK in 1953 and went… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 14# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema December 6, 2018 The Manifesto 14# So last week I pushed myself way out of my comfort zone and the discomfort was palpable. I was invited to speak at the ASPAH (Australian Society of… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & Articles ‘Perhaps Hope’ by Company Here & Now – Interview by Carnival Cinema December 5, 2018 Company Here And Now was founded in June 2015 by performers & creators Rockie Stone and Vincent Van Berkel collaborating with sculptor, maker and creator of fantastic things Callan Morgan. A… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsMusic & CabaretPick of The Net Pick of The Net: ‘Whats Right’ – Hugo Bladel by Carnival Cinema December 3, 2018 This ‘Pick of the Net’ features the new music video for ‘What’s Right’ – A new track from Hobart based musician, songwriter, street performer and circus cat, Hugo Bladel (FML the… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & ArticlesYouth Circus Flipside Circus Celebrates 20 Years – Kristy Seymour by Carnival Cinema November 30, 2018 Emerging from humble beginnings in the Brisbane suburb of West End, Flipside Circus grew rapidly from a small community organisation, incorporated as a not-for-profit organisation in 1998, to a well-established youth company with… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of The Showman: ‘Again, With Feeling’ by Carnival Cinema November 28, 2018 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo – On the way of the Showman: ‘Again, With Feeling’ By Captain Frodo On the Way of The Showman:… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 13# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema November 22, 2018 The Manifesto 13# Are you a planner? … or do you go with the flow? 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & Articles Alex Mizzen’s Invisible Things by Carnival Cinema November 21, 2018 Alex Mizzen’s Invisible Things Alex Mizzen is a creative who uses circus and dance-theatre to make evocative, challenging works. She is a world-class hand-balancer, graduate of National Ballet Theatre and has… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsMusic & Cabaret MT W∆RNING, ‘You & Me’ – Rehearsal X Life by Carnival Cinema November 17, 2018 MT W∆RNING – You & Me A little video I made of my mate Mikey Bee aka MT W∆RNING rehearsing with a bunch of talented peeps – my partner Suzanne Simpson,… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films NICA : Class of 2018 by Carnival Cinema November 13, 2018 Class of 2018 We thought we would introduce you to the talented NICA (National Institute of Circus Arts) graduating class of 2018. Video footage by Carnival Cinema collaborator Underground Media from the… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 12# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema November 9, 2018 The Manifesto 12# I explore values with my clients because they profoundly inform what we pursue every day and fundamentally shape the trajectory of our lives. Values give us direction and… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Photography Le Sacre, NICA Photo Gallery – Aaron Walker by Carnival Cinema November 7, 2018 A photography series by Aaron Walker for the production of Le Sacré performed at NICA in June 2018 Earlier this year I had the chance to cover all aspects of the… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & ArticlesPhotography Resting B*tch Face, Brisbane 2017 – Words by Madeleine Grant & Pics by Hamish McCormick (Carnival Cinema) by Carnival Cinema November 4, 2018 Resting B*tch Face, Brisbane 2017 Words by Madeleine Grant We were and are Madeleine Grant (Librarian, clown, acrobat), Maite Miramontes (Teacher, acrobat, aerialist), Eliza Dolly (Occupational Therapist, Aerialist, Hooper, Acrobat) and… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsPick of The Net Pick of The Net: ‘Vintage’ Circus Women by Carnival Cinema November 1, 2018 This ‘Pick of the Net’ is a collection of videos of ‘Vintage’ Circus Women. There are lots of videos and I will add to it (so check back!) as I thought it would… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On The Way of The Showman: Night Off in Vegas by Carnival Cinema October 28, 2018 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo – On the way of the Showman: ‘Night Off in Vegas’ By Captain Frodo On The Way of The… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 11# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema October 25, 2018 The Manifesto 11# I have many conversations with my clients about how hard it is to look after yourself and your mental health, especially when you are touring, have limited time… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Music & CabaretPhotography Mullum Music Festival – Photo Gallery by Carnival Cinema October 23, 2018 The Mullum Music Festival (Click through the photo’s above for full gallery – All Pics by Hamish McCormick, Carnival Cinema) Where I live, in the Byron Shire, beautiful Arakwal, Bundjalung country… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films From The Carnival Cinema Archives by Carnival Cinema October 18, 2018 This video series on the Carnival Cinema Youtube channel has a simple premise – Acts and routines in full from some of the amazing performers I have had the pleasure of documenting… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 10# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema October 17, 2018 The Manifesto 10# I’m wondering what the first thing is you do when you feel a niggle or pain in your shoulder, knee or back? Do you get some ice on… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Latest from Underground Media – Chris Bennet Film maker Contributor by Carnival Cinema October 15, 2018 Underground Media Aka Chris Bennett Carnival Cinema is proud to be a platform where we can showcase other photographers, filmmakers and writers who are documenting and reflecting this vibrant subculture we inhabit. This… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsPhotography Kate Pardey Photo Gallery – Cirque Alfonse : Barbu 2016 by Carnival Cinema October 9, 2018 Cirque Alfonse Adelaide Fringe Festival 2016 Cirque Alfonse were performing ‘Barbu’ in the tent next door to the one I was production managing a show in during the Adelaide Fringe back… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsMakers & CreatorsPhotography Art in The Hills by Carnival Cinema October 8, 2018 Art in The Hills Culture creation. Two friends of mine had an idea, they would open their studio up to a whole group of their artist friends, from all sorts of … 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsPick of The Net Pick of The Net: Skye Gellmann ‘End Grain Installations’ 2017 (Japan) by Carnival Cinema October 7, 2018 This ‘Pick of the Net’ is a short film on award-winning performance artist Skye Gellmann as they develop the work ‘End Grain Installations’ in Japan 2017 Videography by Sydney based circus photographer and filmmaker Kimberley Brewster.… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & ArticlesPhotography Backstage with Model Citizens : Words By Lucy Gamsby Frost & Photos by Luke David Kellett by Carnival Cinema September 29, 2018 A Day in the Life of Lucy Frost, Touring Production Manager at Circus Oz. Model Citizens Tour 2018 I wake up at 6.05am. Where am I? We arrived here the day… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 9# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema September 28, 2018 The Manifesto 9# I have spent a large chunk of my life on a stage. I’m not an actor, I was always being a version of myself. One of my favourite… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On The Way of The Showman: Oversaturation by Carnival Cinema September 28, 2018 A regular Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo – On the way of the Showman: ‘Oversaturation’ By Captain Frodo In theatre less is more. In Vegas less… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Photography Carnival Cinema Gathering Brisbane 2018 by Carnival Cinema September 27, 2018 The Brisbane Carnival Cinema Gathering- Mike’s reflection Each time we stage another Carnival Cinema Gathering we learn something new. We’ve only held three so far, but we realised very quickly that… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 8# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema September 14, 2018 The Manifesto 8# How do you cope when your head is full of anxious thoughts going round in circles? Do you have tools to quieten the noise? For me I… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Photography #Dragformation by Aaron Walker – Photography Feature by Hamish McCormick September 11, 2018 #Dragformation A photographic series by Aaron Walker documenting the transformation of some of Australia’s premiere drag performers, Aaron’s images of the diverse drag spectrum are captured with great sensitivity, offering a rare insight… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Photography Pic of the Week: Chad & Ben, Mullumbimby Circus Festival 2015 by Hamish McCormick September 10, 2018 This Pic of The Week is of rigger, builder and maker extraordinaire Chad Albinger and performer, trainer and all-round good man Benjamin Lewis, during a tech rehearsal at the Mullum Circus Festival… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsMakers & Creators Alex Mizzen – ‘Small Steps’ project 2015 by Carnival Cinema September 7, 2018 Small Steps Project This video is a behind-the-scenes look at Alex Mizzen‘s research project ‘Small Steps’ back in 2015. Small Steps is about exploring the world where classical ballet meets/influences circus… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsMakers & Creators Pick of the net: Rudi Mineur (Snr) – The Art of The Minature by Carnival Cinema September 5, 2018 This Pick of the Net is a beautiful short documentary on Rudi Mineur Snr ( yes, the father of Australian Circus legend Rudi Mineur, the tattooed, muscly, super lovely one) and the… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 7# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema August 31, 2018 The Manifesto 7# Can we talk about our strengths? Performers have an innate strength that allows them go onstage and perform no matter what they are dealing with in life. Perhaps… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & Articles I wanna do that, What you do, How do I do that? by Adrienne Truscott by Carnival Cinema August 30, 2018 I wanna do that, What you do, How do I do that? by guest writer Adrienne Truscott While sitting in my truck, in the rain in Philadelphia waiting for someone to… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the way of the Showman: Time Travel by Hamish McCormick August 29, 2018 A ‘semi-regular’ Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo – On the way of the Showman: ‘Time Travel’ By Captain Frodo Fellow Wayfarers, it is good to have… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Pick of The Net: ‘AutoCannibal’ – Mitch Jones (Creative Development Video) by Hamish McCormick August 27, 2018 This ‘Pick of The Net’ is this great video of Mitch Jones‘s (AKA Captain Ruin) creative development for his solo show AutoCannibal (premiere date still to be confirmed). Video by the excellent Chris Bennet… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Photography Pic of The Week: Laurie Hagen – Club Swizzle by Hamish McCormick August 20, 2018 This Pic of The Week is of the excellent Laurie Hagen, I snapped it backstage at Club Swizzle in the Roundhouse, Camden. [See full gallery Here] Pic of The Week: Laurie Hagen – Club… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Pick of The Net: Storrorblog (Parkour) by Hamish McCormick August 17, 2018 Storrorblog As I make this post I am in London, so I’m running with the UK theme. This ‘Pick of The Net‘ is three video’s from the Storror boys, a group… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsPhotography Club Swizzle X Carnival Cinema at the Roundhouse London by Hamish McCormick August 17, 2018 Club Swizzle X Carnival Cinema As those on our newsletter mailing list will know, I have been ‘Show minding’ Club Swizzle (From Creative Producer Brett Haylock – La Soiree and The Brunswick Picture… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & ArticlesMakers & Creators Hideaway Circus Podcast (Brooklyn NY) by Hamish McCormick August 17, 2018 Hideaway Circus Hideaway Circus is a production company run by creative producers and husband and wife, Josh and Lyndsay Aviner based in Brooklyn, New York. They produce live shows and also the host Hideaway… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 6# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema August 17, 2018 The Manifesto 6# Shit happens, but shift happens, too. If you can shift your attitude in this moment, you can shift your attitude in any moment. You leave the house in… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Photography Pic of the Week: Hot Brown Honey by Hamish McCormick August 13, 2018 This Pic of The Week is of the fierce legends from Hot Brown Honey taken at the Fringe World Festival, Perth 2018. If they ever come to a stage near you and you haven’t… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & Articles Where do Women exist? By Simone O’Brien by Hamish McCormick August 3, 2018 Where do Women exist? By roving reporter and guest writer Simone O’Brien It is 12.38am in downtown Montreal in Andrew’s Bar and the bartender is dutifully stoned and charmingly ignoring the… 2 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 5# – Kareena Hodgson by Hamish McCormick August 3, 2018 The Manifesto 5# Uncertainty I’ve never been a fan. What about you? For some of us it’s kind of like our kryptonite. (while others I know have trouble keeping any certainty… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 4# – Kareena Hodgson by Hamish McCormick July 20, 2018 The Manifesto 4# Hurting others in an attempt to ease your own hurt doesn’t work. It’s like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. We don’t always get the… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 3# – Kareena Hodgson by Hamish McCormick July 8, 2018 The Manifesto 3# All humans are creative. Some just lean into their creativity more than others. As artists/designers /makers/performers most of you reading this exist in this world as creatives. It’s… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsMusic & Cabaret Pick of The Net: Mojo Juju – Native Tongue by Hamish McCormick July 7, 2018 This ‘Pick of The Net’ is the official video for powerhouse Mojo Juju‘s latest track Native Tongue. An awesome and powerful song and video, ripe and poignant at this time in contemporary… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
On the Way of The Showman On the Way of the Showman: Terms and Conditions by Hamish McCormick June 28, 2018 A new Carnival Cinema column of showbiz life musings by Captain Frodo – On the Way of the Showman: ‘Terms and Conditions’ by Captain Frodo When I became a Showman I clicked… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 2# – Kareena Hodgson by Hamish McCormick June 22, 2018 The Manifesto 2# Genuine courage and strength is required to lean into the parts of ourselves that we don’t like or that we refuse to acknowledge. This ‘shadow self’ can be… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Photography Pic of the Week: The Pitts Family Circus by Hamish McCormick June 18, 2018 This weeks ‘Pic of The Week‘ is a family potrait of the Pitts Family Circus at the Brunswick Picture House, 2016. I love this shot, the local paper’s photographer had set… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured Artists Carnival Cinema’s Melba Film Night by Hamish McCormick June 8, 2018 Melba Film Night This week we hosted our very first Melbourne Carnival Cinema film night event. (Scroll through our ‘Social pages’ above – all pics by the excellent Aaron Walker Photography) We chose… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Manifesto The Manifesto 1# – Kareena Hodgson by Carnival Cinema June 8, 2018 The Manifesto 1# As part of the work I’m doing with a few of my clients I’ve been thinking about the idea of finding a balance between staying present in the… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilms Gravity & Other Myths: ‘Sticks & Stones’ Episode #5 by Hamish McCormick June 1, 2018 Sticks & Stones Carnival Cinema & Gravity & Other Myths present the video series Sticks & Stones: Behind the Scenes of BACKBONE. Gravity & Other Myths: ‘Sticks & Stones’ Episode #5 was… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsThe Manifesto Feature Interview: Kareena (Oates) Hodgson by Hamish McCormick April 13, 2018 From the Editor-In-Chief, Creative Director and Co-Founder: A lot of work has been happening behind the scenes at Carnival Cinema and I am super excited to announce two new faces of… 2 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured Artists New! Carnival Cinema Merch – Patch by Hamish McCormick April 3, 2018 Brand NEW! Carnival Cinema branded and lettered Patches now available. Sew or iron on these quality 9 cm high-quality Embroidered Cloth Patches, to your favourite item of clothing, bag or just… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilmsPhotography Balance. by Hamish McCormick March 29, 2018 Carnival Cinema X Rhiannon Cave-Walker 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilms Gravity & Other Myths: ‘Sticks & Stones’ Episode #4 by Hamish McCormick March 21, 2018 Sticks & Stones Carnival Cinema & Gravity & Other Myths present the video series Sticks & Stones: Behind the Scenes of BACKBONE. Gravity & Other Myths: ‘Sticks & Stones’ Episode #4 was… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & ArticlesTop 5# Malia Walsh – Feature Artist Interview by Hamish McCormick March 13, 2018 For those who haven’t come across Malia Walsh before she is an unstoppable force of nature – performer, director, producer, creator, partner and soon to be the mother of two! I’ve known Malia… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films WA Circus Festival – Life at the Circus Video Series by Hamish McCormick January 29, 2018 ‘Life At the Circus’ – Video series by Cath Wood I have just spent the last week with my kids at the Western Australian Circus Festival. This amazing festival in Karridale… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Tales From The Training Room Floor – Episode #5: Pointe Adagio/Risley by Hamish McCormick December 10, 2017 Tales From The Training Room Floor – Episode #5: Pointe Adagio/Risley The Final Episode – Episode #5 of ‘Tales From The Training Room Floor’ is about training Pointe Adagio and Risley, Featuring 2nd… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsPhotography FALLOT (fä-ˈlō) – Photo Essay by Hamish McCormick November 29, 2017 FALLOT (fä-ˈlō) Recently I had the pleasure of documenting FALLOT (fä-ˈlō) a collaboration between my old mates, Brisbane based artists Marianna Joslin, Casey Douglas and Company 2 (Scotch & Soda, Sediment, Cantina). This is… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Interviews & ArticlesMakers & Creators CircusTalk Social Network – An Interview with the Editor-in-Chief by Hamish McCormick November 22, 2017 CircusTalk is a professional circus-specific online ‘social network’ aimed at the global circus community which launched this year. Aiming to change how we connect, network, hire and exchange information in the circus industry… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & ArticlesMakers & Creators PARTY GHOST by POACHED EGGS AND ASPARAGUS – Interview by Hamish McCormick November 16, 2017 The fabulous Olivia Porter and Jarred Dewey (Poached Eggs and Asparagus) have created a new show Party Ghost and performed it at Circus Oz‘s mini-festival of experimental circus in Melbourne – Sidesault At The… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & ArticlesPhotography The Syndicate Sideshow – Interview by Hamish McCormick November 12, 2017 My buddies from The Syndicate Sideshow are performing their show Relax: Everything’s F*cked at Sidesault At The Melba from the 15th – 18th Nov presented by Circus Oz. The Syndicate Sideshow… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & Articles ‘Casting Off’ by A Good Catch @ Sidesault Festival – Interview by Hamish McCormick November 9, 2017 CASTING OFF by A GOOD CATCH Casting Off features the super talents, minds and muscles of: Spenser Inwood – Circus Oz, Womens Circus, Flying Fruit Fly Circus Sharon Gruenert – Cirque du… 2 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Pick of The Net: Acts on The Paul Daniels Magic Show in 1985 by Hamish McCormick November 3, 2017 Welcome to ‘Pick of the Net’ a regular series of posts where I pick some videos (or video) I’ve enjoyed on the net during the week or videos with a particular theme… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilms Gravity & Other Myths: ‘Sticks & Stones’ Episode #3 by Hamish McCormick November 2, 2017 Sticks & Stones Carnival Cinema & Gravity & Other Myths present the new video series Sticks & Stones: Behind the Scenes of BACKBONE. Gravity & Other Myths: ‘Sticks & Stones’ Episode #3… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Photography Mullum Circus Festival 2017: Through The Carnival Cinema Lens by Hamish McCormick October 26, 2017 Mullum Circus Festival Well a few weeks ago we had the Mullum Circus Festival 2017 here in Northern NSW presented by my alma mater Spaghetti Circus. As the circus festivals are in… 3 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Tales From The Training Room Floor – Episode #4: Rope (Corde Lisse) by Hamish McCormick October 24, 2017 Tales From The Training Room Floor – Episode #4: Rope (Corde Lisse) Episode #4 of ‘Tales From The Training Room Floor’ is about training and teaching the Rope (Cord Lisse) Featuring 2nd year NICA… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Pick of the Net: Annalise Chris Andre by Hamish McCormick October 20, 2017 Welcome to ‘Pick of the Net’ a regular series of posts where I pick some videos (or video) I’ve enjoyed on the net during the week or videos with a particular theme… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilms Gravity & Other Myths: ‘Sticks & Stones’ Episode #2 by Hamish McCormick October 9, 2017 Sticks & Stones Carnival Cinema & Gravity & Other Myths present the new video series Sticks & Stones: Behind the Scenes of BACKBONE. Gravity & Other Myths: ‘Sticks & Stones’ Episode #2… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Pick of The Net: CIRCUS LUNARTICS (Lunar Circus Documentary – 2001) by Hamish McCormick September 29, 2017 Lunar Circus Documentary – 2001 This weeks ‘Pick of The Net’ is a great little student doco I found online about Lunar Circus by Perth Central Tafe 2001 graduate class. (Matt ‘Fatso’… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilms Gravity & Other Myths: ‘Sticks & Stones’ Episode #1 by Hamish McCormick September 22, 2017 Sticks & Stones Carnival Cinema & Gravity & Other Myths present the new video series Sticks & Stones: Behind the Scenes of BACKBONE. Gravity & Other Myths: ‘Sticks & Stones’ Episode #1… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilms From The Carnival Cinema Archives: Derek Ives – ‘Bucket of Love’ 2007 by Hamish McCormick September 20, 2017 ‘From The Carnival Cinema Archives’ Series So I’m expanding the concept of the ‘From The Carnival Cinema Archives’ series by experimenting and adding myself as a ‘host’ to put context around the… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Tales From The Training Room Floor – Episode #3: Roue Cyr by Hamish McCormick September 18, 2017 Episode #3 of ‘Tales From The Training Room Floor’ is about training and teaching the Roue Cyr. It features 2nd year Student Haley Mills & Trainer Ludwig Schukin (and training from Sam Whelan and… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsInterviews & ArticlesMakers & Creators The Pitts Circus: The Movie – Interview with Director Ken Fanning by Hamish McCormick September 3, 2017 Looking forward to this – “The Pitts Circus: A post-truth mockumentary, about a unique circus family”. The Pitts Circus: The Movie – Interview with Director Ken Fanning was last modified: November 8th, 2018… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Top 5# Top 5# Tips – How to get over Jet lag quickly by Hamish McCormick August 31, 2017 How to get over Jet lag quickly Where I ask the experts in my circus community, to share their Top 5# Tips on any given subject. This Top 5# Tips is about getting… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Tales From The Training Room Floor – Episode #2: Chairs & Training by Hamish McCormick August 23, 2017 Episode #2 of ‘Tales From The Training Room Floor’ features 2nd year Student Ciara Thorburn as she talks about her passion for Chair Balancing and the way she approaches her training. Tales… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilms CIRCUS STARS: Circus and Autism- TEDX talk by Kristy Seymour by Hamish McCormick August 16, 2017 CIRCUS STARS: Circus and Autism- TEDX Back in 2010 I began working with kids with a range of disabilites, many of them had a diagnosis of Autism of some kind. I… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films The making of ‘Razor Baby’ – Club Swing 1998 by Hamish McCormick August 15, 2017 Razor baby – Club Swing 1998 I’d like to draw your attention to this hidden gem, a quite candid ‘making of’ documentary made by Stella Motion Pictures of the kick arse… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Tales From The Training Room Floor Ep #1: Washington Trapeze by Hamish McCormick August 8, 2017 Tales From The Training Room Floor Ep #1: Washington Trapeze I have collaborated with the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) to make a little series of short behind-the-scenes videos of… 2 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
FilmsMakers & Creators The Space Cowboy: Birth of The Million Volt Man by Hamish McCormick August 4, 2017 The Space Cowboy: Birth of The Million Volt Man I just edited this little ‘behind the scenes’ video of old friend and colleague Chayne Hultgren aka The Space Cowboy debuting his new… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilmsPhotography Briefs Close Encounters by Hamish McCormick July 30, 2017 Briefs Close Encounters A few months ago I had the pleasure of hanging out and documenting my bunch of beautiful idiot friends from Briefs as they premiered their new show Close Encounters at… 2 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Photography Mullum Circus Festival 2001 by Hamish McCormick July 25, 2017 Mullum Circus Festival 2001 As the 2017 Mullum Circus Festival approaches I thought I’d take us back to the first Circus Festival that was held in my little home town courtesy of… 3 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Carnival Cinema Archive – Laid Out by Hamish McCormick July 20, 2017 Carnival Cinema Archive Laid Out So I’ve made this little video to give people a real sense of the amount of footage I have captured of our community, the Australian circus… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Films Bush High Wire session: National Circus Festival 2011 by Hamish McCormick July 11, 2017 Bush High Wire session: National Circus Festival 2011 This little video is from the Carnival Cinema Archives made back in 2011 (you can tell how long ago because there is peoples myspace… 2 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilmsInterviews & ArticlesPhotography Circus Photographer & Film Maker Feature: Kimberley Brewster by Hamish McCormick June 30, 2017 Kimberley Brewster Kimberley is a Sydney based photographer and film maker. She focuses on collaborating with artists in circus, dance and other movement mediums and creates beautiful images and video in visually… 3 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilmsPhotography Circus Oz Presents Model Citizens by Hamish McCormick June 17, 2017 Circus Oz presents Model Citizens In the last few months I’ve done a bunch of work with Circus Oz documenting their new show ‘Model Citizens’. Its the first show directed by… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Top 5# Top 5# Tips – Juggling work and raising small children by Hamish McCormick June 14, 2017 Welcome to Top 5# Tips – Where I ask the experts in my circus community, to share their Top 5# Tips on any given subject. This Top 5# Tips is about mothers Juggling work and… 1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsInterviews & ArticlesMakers & CreatorsPhotography Featured Artist: Billie Wilson-Coffey by Hamish McCormick June 12, 2017 Featured Artist: Billie Wilson-Coffey Fellow Byron Shire native Billie Wilson-Coffey is a circus performer, photographer and visual artist, based out of Brisbane, Australia. She is currently touring the world as a member… 5 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilmsOn the Way of The Showman Captain Frodo – The Way of the Showman: Video Series by Hamish McCormick June 7, 2017 Captain Frodo – The Way of the Showman – Video Series So since 2002 I have been following one of my closest friends and showman extraordinaire Frodo Santini Aka Captain Frodo… 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsPhotography Gravity & Other Myths presents BACKBONE by Hamish McCormick June 2, 2017 Gravity & Other Myths presents BACKBONE In Feb/March this year I had the privilege of going and documenting my mates Gravity & Other Myths (GOM) creating and premiering their latest work BACKBONE at… 5 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Featured ArtistsFilmsInterviews & ArticlesPhotography Featured Artists – Dan & Rhiannon Cave-Walker by Hamish McCormick May 25, 2017 Featured Artists – Daniel & Rhiannon Cave Walker The first ‘Featured Artists’ in this Magazine are Dan & Rhiannon Cave Walker (Fauna), a couple of world class acrobats based in UK and Sweden. I have known… 5 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest