From the edge of the world, ROOKE is upending traditional notions of the circus artform and seeking to build community, sustainability and joy. These are artists at the peak of their powers who have toured internationally with the world's best.
Founded by acclaimed artists Tony Rooke (Queensland Ballet, National Circus Festival), Mieke Lizotte (Gravity and Other Myths), Lewie West (C!RCA, Gravity and Other Myths), Conor Wild (Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Eloize, C!RCA, Circus Oz, Les 7 Doigts de la Main) and Freyja Wild (C!RCA, Circus Oz, Les 7 Doigts de la Main). ROOKE is fast becoming the new circus-to-watch in Australia.
Now with six original works under their belt since 2021, an impressive record of Tasmanian touring, several seasons on the mainland and a Sidney Myer Fellowship awarded to Artistic Director Freyja Wild;this small company shows it has the guts, grit and love to tackle large projects with exceptional artists and entice audiences to come back time and time again.
