Poseidon – King of the Sea

Biography

This is an aerial show performed entirely over a 50m swimming pool.

Poseidon debuted at the Blacktown Aquatic Centre as part of the Blacktown City Council Festival 2004.

Based on Greek mythology, the story shows the power struggles between the Goddess of War; Athena and the God of the Sea; Poseidon, in a unique aerial and theatrical production. Poseidon steals Athena’s fire causing the gods to become locked in war and affecting the lives of citizens of Athens.

The mortals create a contest between the gods in order to bring peace back to the city.

Highlights of the show include, Poseidon diving from the aerial tissue into the pool, and a sailor being thrown into the sea on a flying fox.

Audiences will witness flying horses, Athena’s handmaidens on the triple trapeze and a sailor swinging from the cloud swing, aerial silks, aerial ring, and fire dancing.

The show includes laser light special effects by Light Design Australia and Chameleon Lighting as well as glowing stilt walkers and percussion by Circus Solarus.

Logistics and Rigging: 1 Hour Show.

Minimum Height needed is 8m inside an aquatic centre. Bump in takes two days including evenings and bump out is after the last show.

Cast- 16 aerial and stilt performers.

Crew – 2 stage managers, 2 lighting operators, 2 riggers.