Thanks to the way Queenslanders have managed the coronavirus pandemic, we’re now able to return to the theatre. Today’s announcement is a great win for Queensland, not only for our arts community but also for our economy as we continue to rebuild from the pandemic.
Shaun the Sheep is a global phenomenon. It’s great to see Circa – one of the state’s most successful performance companies – premiere this show here in Queensland. The arts industry employs thousands of people throughout the state. World class productions like this will help this sector to recover from the impact of COVID-19.
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP
Premier of Queensland
Shaun the Sheep is a family favourite throughout the world and to have this production here is a fantastic win for Queensland. The arts, cultural and creative sector plays a crucial role in our COVID-19 recovery, bringing our communities back together and supporting jobs for artists and arts workers. That’s why the Palaszczuk Government is implementing nearly $60 million worth of measures to support the sector through the impacts of COVID-19 including the $22.5 million Arts and Cultural Recovery Package. The Palaszczuk Government will continue to invest in arts and cultural projects to support Queensland’s social and economic recovery.
The Honourable Leeanne Enoch MP
Queensland Minister for the Arts
Circa’s Shaun the Sheep’s Circus Show will continue to build Brisbane’s reputation as one of the world’s significant circus cities and I’m very pleased the Morrison Government has lent its support to this new family-focused production. There is no better place for the world premiere to occur than right here in Brisbane. The Federal Government’s RISE Fund is targeted at supporting the reactivation of the arts and entertainment sector which has been hard hit by the pandemic and Circa is leading the way for performing arts organisations.
Trevor Evans MP
Federal Member for Brisbane
Shaun the Sheep is a playful, rambunctious feast of humour, good spirits and the triumph of the little guy. The medium of circus is a perfect vehicle for bringing these qualities to the stage. Melding the worlds of stage and screen, and incorporating the extreme physicality of circus without losing the emotional depth and charm of the original, is a major creative challenge – it’s the sort of thing we at Circa thrive on.
Yaron Lifschitz
Director of Circa and Shaun the Sheep’s Circus Show
This ambitious new creation is made possible with partners including Screen Queensland and QPAC, and through the incredible support from the Federal Arts Ministry and Arts Queensland
Michael Lynch AO CBE
Chair of Circa
We have always had an ambition to create a Shaun the Sheep circus show. The physicality of circus performance marries perfectly with the slapstick traditions, thrills and humour of the brand. Circa’s creative vision made them the perfect partner to create a Shaun the Sheep Circus show for global audiences. Shaun is already very at home in Australia, so we are thrilled to premiere the show at QPAC.
Ngaio Harding-Hill
Head of Attractions and Live Experiences at Aardman
