International circus group A Good Catch to perform at Tara next May

Western Downs’ residents will have the chance to take part in workshops and attend an internationally renowned performance from a theatrical circus group in a bid to unite the community and offer people new opportunities.

International circus group, A Good Catch to perform at Tara next May. Picture: Contributed.

Residents in the Western Downs will have the chance to attend a circus performance by an international group and take part in workshops aimed at helping to unite the community.

The partnership between the Western Downs Regional Council and A Good Catch will bring the event to Tara to offer people the chance to take part in free ‘Laugh and Craft’ workshops, as well as watch the groups tumbling performance.

Western Downs councillor Kaye Maguire said the events were a way to connect the region through experiences not usually offered to regional towns.

“Western Downs Regional Council is thrilled to be bringing this program to our region which is about uniting our local people and boosting our active, vibrant communities by offering new opportunities everyone can get involved in,” she said.

“Casting Off is a theatrical circus experience suitable for 12 years and above and celebrates thoughtful, strong and resilient individuals like those in the Western Downs community.”

International circus group, A Good Catch to perform at Tara next May. Picture: contributed

Circus artists Spenser Inwood, Sharon Gruenert and Debra Batton will also hold a specific school-based workshop prior to the main performance.

“A dedicated school session in Tara will offer the region’s youth with a thrilling challenge where they will learn new tricks, build skills in balance and basic acrobatics all while increasing capacity for collaborative learning,” Ms Maguire said.

The Laughs & Crafts workshops will be held at the Chinchilla Creative Centre on Friday May 12 from 9.30am to 11am, and the Tara Soldiers’ Memorial Hall on Saturday May 13 from 10am to 11.30am.

Casting Off Circus is on Saturday May 13 at Tara Soldiers’ Memorial Hall with the doors opening at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start.

The show is suitable for ages 12 and over with an entry fee of $5 for 18 years and above, and free entry for teens and children under 18.

Originally published as International circus group A Good Catch to perform at Tara next May