In this travesty of a Circus – who is the ultimate ringmaster?
Emboldened by the Me Too movement, Wendy calls out the man who assaulted her youthful self, and the institution that shielded him.
With the constant and tender companionship of Richard – her imaginary friend and alter ego – Wendy navigates the maelstrom that engulfs her when truth telling collides with formal processes.
Radioactive Cockroach’s pervasive humour, rich sound design, tender choreography and integrated animation, bring a timely celebration of self care and faithful friendship.
Content Warning: Sexual violence, haze and strobe lights
Written and directed by Judy Dalziel
Dramaturge: Glynis Angell
Performers: Marg Dobson, Bailey Griffiths, AYA Taur and Jackson Cross
Choreographer, Assistant Director and Swing: AYA Taur
Sound Design and Production: Millie Levakis-Lucas
Lighting Design by Shane Grant
Animation: John Gavin
Original drawings: John Henry, Nona Cameron
Stage Manager and Production: Kat Carrington
Production Support: Ian Dallas
Circus and Acrobatic Consultants: Nina Robertson, Philip Dallas
Design: Judy Dalziel
Publicist: Bronny Lane. Little Train Creative
Original Music: Steve and Rebecca Briggs
Image by Darren Gill
Access Information:
Visual rating 50%: Events are partly subtitled or include dialogue, background music and/or sounds, so d/Deaf and hard of hearing audiences can have some engagement with the event.
Aural Rating 50%: Has both sound and visual components, but sight isn’t essential to be able to engage with the event.