Press

 

"… like living statues soaring between heaven and earth…their heads in the sky, hearts close to the sun … produced brilliantly eclectic images that pay homage to Michelangelo, Mary Poppins, Folon and Magritte.”

Nord Éclair, France

 

"Insane, fantastic, madness or simply wonderful rang the commentary of the amazed audience about the joyous performance taking place high over their heads..."

Oberhessische Presse, Germany

 

"Swoon! will make hearts go pitter-pat no matter how old the viewer."

Delia O'Hara, The Chicago Sun Times
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Description

Since 1994, Australia's Strange Fruit has performed for over 250 international festivals and events in more than 35 countries in Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Australia. With nearly thirty return-engagement festival invitations, the company has performed for over one million people. Strange Fruit has been awarded the national (Australian) Myer Performing Arts Award, the Silver Trophy at the Daidogei World Cup, Japan in 1999 and 2000, and the 2003 Premio Del Publico, in Valladolid, Spain.

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Repertory >full repertory descriptions

Swoon! (25 min. no intermission)

Swoon! is a 20 minute performance where 4 daredevil Australians tell a spectacular story of love, loss, joy and freedom up on high. It was awarded the Second Prize at the 1999 and 2000 Shizuoka Daidogei World Cup, and has been performed worldwide. Swoon! is a vital, spirited performance with spectacular image-making and seductive comedy. Accompanied by a unique and eclectic soundtrack blending some classics with original music, the audience is taken on a journey of beauty, love and laughter.

 

The Spheres (20 min. no intermission)

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Downloads and Links

 

Website: Australia's Strange Fruit

 

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