Show Me Love
ABOUT THE SHOW
A wild, dark celebration of bodies and beings.
Circa, Australia’s most internationally toured contemporary circus company, returns to Brisbane Powerhouse in a world-premiere venue takeover, to close out Melt Festival 2026 well after dark. Follow Circa and guest artists through the winding back corridors of Brisbane Powerhouse and witness raw physicality build before you as acrobats test the balance of instinct and control.
Let the bass take over, with music produced and performed by DJ Sveta, as it explodes into a rave: deviant and joyful, crammed with the physical virtuosity Circa is famous for. Echoing the energy of underground clubs and dancefloors built from community rather than permission, Show Me Love captures the visceral feeling of finding yourself reflected in others.
Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble, featuring guest artists. Music produced by DJ Sveta.
This project is supported by Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax AC.
This experience begins with a journey through the venue before entering the theatre. Accessible options are available at all stages of the experience.
Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
PART OF MELT FESTIVAL
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
CIRCA – Circa is one of the world’s leading contemporary circus companies, based in Brisbane and touring internationally since 2004. Its award-winning productions have reached more than two million people across 45 countries and six continents.
Led by Yaron Lifschitz, Circa pushes the boundaries of contemporary circus through a powerful combination of extreme physicality, movement, dance and theatre. Guided by its core values of quality, audacity and humanity, the company creates bold, emotive performances that have earned international acclaim.
Alongside its productions and touring program, Circa delivers extensive engagement and professional development initiatives, including Circa Academy, Circability and Circa Cairns, a First Nations-led circus initiative. The company has also led major projects including the 2018 Commonwealth Games Festival and Artour for the Queensland Government.
DJ SVETA – Born in the Soviet Union (Ukraine), on the run, Sound of Music-style through Europe & eventually landing in her new home in Sydney, Australia. The now Sydney-based DJ and producer is considered spinning royalty in her adopted country. Pioneering many club nights, including Sydney’s iconic Queer Central, she has worked every veritable corner of the scene – both above ground and below – to master a sound that is quintessentially Sveta.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Suitable for 15+
Children under the age of two are not permitted; all other ages must hold a valid ticket
Contains adult themes
Contains strobe lighting
Contains partial nudity
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
CIRCA – Circa is one of the world’s leading contemporary circus companies, based in Brisbane and touring internationally since 2004. Its award-winning productions have reached more than two million people across 45 countries and six continents.
Led by Yaron Lifschitz, Circa pushes the boundaries of contemporary circus through a powerful combination of extreme physicality, movement, dance and theatre. Guided by its core values of quality, audacity and humanity, the company creates bold, emotive performances that have earned international acclaim.
Alongside its productions and touring program, Circa delivers extensive engagement and professional development initiatives, including Circa Academy, Circability and Circa Cairns, a First Nations-led circus initiative. The company has also led major projects including the 2018 Commonwealth Games Festival and Artour for the Queensland Government.
DJ SVETA – Born in the Soviet Union (Ukraine), on the run, Sound of Music-style through Europe & eventually landing in her new home in Sydney, Australia. The now Sydney-based DJ and producer is considered spinning royalty in her adopted country. Pioneering many club nights, including Sydney’s iconic Queer Central, she has worked every veritable corner of the scene – both above ground and below – to master a sound that is quintessentially Sveta.
