Circus in Process with Casus Circus--Episode 1, Amataga

Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk, is pleased to present a new series called Circus in Process with Casus Circus. In this six-part series, we will follow the progress of the show Casus is currently creating called Amataga, from concept to creation process, to production and touring. What does it take to make a world-class show that has an impact? How will Casus need to adapt and rethink their plans as they attempt to develop and launch a tour during a worldwide pandemic? In some ways, their struggle is one all performance creators are grappling with now, and yet they develop their own unique response. This Brisbane-based contemporary circus company has toured the world with their shows, starting with their premier work Knee Deep (2011), which is still booking tours to this day. In this first run of the series, we speak to Casus director Natano Fa'anana, plus the cast and production team about their new show Amataga. What was the impetus behind the show concept? What is it like creating a circus show during a pandemic? How does the theme of rites of passage effect the artists as they research, and in some cases reclaim, parts of their culture that have been suppressed? Listen to the ups and downs of show planning, producing, performing and directing unfold as each episode gets closer to the premier!