ebony rattle

The BOSS SQUAD Project 

Project: April 1st – 13th, 2024
Performance: April 13th, 2024 – Meat Market, Naarm/Melbourne

Prepare to be amazed by the BOSS SQUAD Project! This electrifying circus extravaganza is the result of an exciting collaboration between the seasoned circus professionals of BOSS SQUAD and Melbourne's up-and-coming teenage circus sensations. Brought to you by Wildhouse Circus and Women’s Circus, with the generous support of Creative Australia, this show is a testament to the incredible potential of our youth.

Featuring a dazzling array of high-level circus skills, the BOSS SQUAD Project showcases not only mind-blowing acrobatics but also the boundless strength, femininity, and confidence of its performers. Watch our teens flip and fly through the air alongside the pros in this fast paced hour of entertainment that promises to thrill audiences of all ages.

But the BOSS SQUAD Project is more than just a spectacle—it's a celebration of hard work, dedication, and the power of teamwork. Through intensive workshops and rehearsals, these talented teens have honed their craft, and now they're ready to take centre stage and show the world what they're made of.

So come one, come all, and witness the magic of BOSS SQUAD! Whether you're a longtime circus fan or experiencing it for the first time, this show is guaranteed to leave you cheering for more. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience! 🎪✨

Cast: Teens from Women’s Circus, RUCCIS Circus and NICA, and the BOSS SQUAD: Felicia Lannan, Alex Charman, Abbie Madden, Alex Loe. 
Trainers from Women’s Circus: Kelsea Blackburn, Sal Frances, Isy Champagne-Chittick
Producer: Ebony Rattle (for Women’s Circus)

Praise for BOSS SQUAD:

★★★★★ "They're a fast, fierce, and formidable female force who will entertain and empower you in ways you won't expect." Serenade Files 2020.
★★★★ "This show is for any girl who has ever been told they shouldn't be strong. For any girl who has been told to behave 'like a girl'." Fest Mag 2019.
★★★★ "The show is triumphant and worthy of a standing ovation." Weekend Notes 2019.

Winner of Adelaide Fringe BEST CIRCUS weekly awards both 2020 and 2021.

Photographs by Tiffany Garvie