A bold collaboration with flipside circus

A series of techno-circus experiments to investigate the state of things. With live video mixing, sneaky microphones, audience smartphones and biometric sensors, we zoom in on the spectacle of now…

A bold new collaboration between Counterpilot and Flipside Circus. Statum uses tricksy technologies to amplify, zoom in, splice open and reveal entirely new perspectives on moments of virtuosic physical performance.

On average we produce around 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. Our lives are edited, recorded and uploaded.

Inspired by a series of techno-circus experiments, Statum explores the interplay between human bodies and technology – audiences are invited to inhabit performer’s bodies, analyse their heart rate, and explore the space between acrobats and the digital in this astounding re-imagining of movement and circus.

Step inside a stranger and take a look around, this is going to get personal.

“Engaging and unique… should be applauded for their creativity and innovation”
- Luisa Ryan, Scenestr

“A technically complex piece… a Mesmerising integration of circus, data and video…”
- Catherine Lawrence, Creative Futures

“Definitely worth the standing ovation!” 
- Christie Campbell, IMHO

Director / Video co-design / Creator: Nathan Sibthorpe
Director / Dramaturg / Creator: Robert Kronk

Performers / Creators:
Flipside Circus Performance Troupe
Mia Hughes, Tula Homes, Zebedee Davies, Eden Vann, Oscar Morris,
Samantha Giles, Cassidy Burke, Lucy Hunterland, Aurora Bennett-Godde.

Production Manager / Video co-design: Jeremy Gordon
Main Trainer / Creator: Aliya Abisheva
Lighting Design: Christine Felmingham
Audio / Sound Design: Mike Willmett
Design Consultant: Sarah Winter
Set Construction: John Felmingham
Software Design: Clinton Freeman
Associate artists/design: Kelsey Booth

Voice Performances by: Lucas Stibbard, Kate O'Sullivan

Production partner: PQI Audio Visual
Production photos by: Creative Futures

Special Thanks to Ben Murray, Veronica Neave, Freddy Komp, Craig Wilkinson.

World Premiere

17 – 26 OCT, 2019
Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
Presented via the Bridge Program

Matilda Award 2019 Nomination: Best Video Design
Nathan Sibthorpe and Jeremy Gordon

STATUM may be available for touring and/or co-presentations from 2023.
For any enquiries, please contact Robert Kronk at Flipside Circus.

Statum is an example of how Counterpilot can collaborate with unlikely suspects to create dynamic theatrical experiences. To start a conversation about a bold new experiment,
please contact Nathan Sibthorpe.

This project has been supported by The Bridge, an initiative of Brisbane Powerhouse and Brisbane City Council.

Development supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.