Act Belong Commit Sandfly Circus - Small But Spectacular - Sept 2024

That's a wrap! Despite its name, last weekend's Act Belong Commit Sandfly Circus production 'Small But Spectacular' was HUGE!

🐛Deep in the shadows of the undergrowth was a spectacular world of tiny creatures defending themselves
against a slithering threat. A sold out audience was transported to a vibrant microcosmic kingdom filled with microbats, caterpillars, fireflies and ladybugs!

Audiences were left gasping at the thrilling aerial acrobatics, captivating feats, and dazzling visuals in the family-friendly, buzz-worthy performances which featured clusters of creepy-crawlies, swarms of flies, and an army of frogs who took on a menacing garden reptile.

Small But Spectacular was co-directed by returning circus professionals Stephen Burton from Melbourne, and Nel Simpson from Perth. The show allowed imaginations to run wild, with nearly 100 students taking part.


🐝 Congratulations and enormous gratitude to Stephen Burton, Nel Simpson and Tracy Lowe for realising an epic dream which explores the truth and the humour of the world just outside our own backdoor.

🦋 Biggest thanks to all our trainers, riggers and other circus mob who pitched in long hours week after week to support the act development as well as the personal development of all our young performers. Thanks to the dozens of parents and other volunteers who helped backstage and front of house to keep everything organised and kids and audience at ease - we are blessed by your generosity, your patience, and your enviable skills.

🐜 Many thanks Chris Hill for beautiful props and sets, Karen Hethey for the gift of the snake and Lucy, the Dog, two beautiful and much loved giant puppets. Thank you to all our costume makers - Tracy Lowe, Lesley Marsh, Diana Oliver, June Harte and the many others for giving up your weekends and evenings and dealing with the confusion of last minute changes.

📸 We're delighted to have some beautiful memories to share, courtesy of Robak Photography and more soon from Feral Films.

Thanks to our funders and sponsors and generous givers of in-kind support: Culture and the Arts, WA Lotterywest Shire of Broome the Tate Family Foundation, Act Belong Commit Healthway Broome Builders Habitat Resort Broome Divina D’Anna - Member for Kimberley and Hon Rosetta Sahanna MLC, Goolarri Media Enterprises, Centurion Transport, a few anonymous and generous donors! Last but not least, to Kennards Hire for the last minute big rescue on a working platform!