Circus Oz

From the Pram to the World Stage

Jesse Jensen-Koh

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Melbourne Books
04 November 2025

Circus; History; Australasian & Pacific history

Dive into the history of one of Australia's most iconic performing arts institutions in this lavishly illustrated story, featuring exclusive interviews and stunning original Circus Oz artwork.

With its roots in both the New Wave theatre movement and in the traditional circus form,

Circus Oz has, since its first shows in 1978, played a foundational role in the development of contemporary circus in Australia and internationally. Despite being one of the most culturally and innovatively significant circus companies of all time, Circus Oz is the subject of far too little analysis and exploration.

From the origins of Circus Oz in the 1970s, through to the company's current success, Circus Oz details political, social, innovative, design, and aesthetic changes across the history of the company, and looks forward to what the future might bring for circus in Australia.

By: Jesse Jensen-Koh
Imprint: Melbourne Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 1mm, Width: 1mm,
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9781922779465
ISBN 10: 1922779466
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 04 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Jesse Jensen-Kohl is a PhD graduate from the University of Sydney, who has worked in the Australian circus sector for over 25 years, including Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Circus Oz and Cirkidz. He was also the founding member and Artistic Director of Sydney Trapeze School (2008-2017).