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Prepare yourself for flaming juggling sticks, a daredevil unicycle jump and plenty more thrills and stunts when Circus Elements comes to town for the Whyalla Australia Day Celebrations on Friday, January 26.
Jason Griffin from Circus Elements has promised a big show on stage at 6pm and a chance for people to learn a few of their own tricks at his workshop at 4.15pm during the celebrations on the foreshore.
“I’ve been to Whyalla a few times before and always in enjoy it,” Jason said.
“People really get into the act and I’m sure they’ll enjoy the workshops too.”
The workshops are for children and adults. Step right up if you want to learn how to juggle, spin a plate on a stick or balance stuff on your hands or even your nose, when Jason kicks off his workshop.
“The kids always join in and the adults soon get into it to when I do these workshops,” Jason said.
“It is lots of hands-on activities, learning to juggle, balance and a few tricks of the trade.”
There will be a bit of audience involvement too when Jason hits the stage with his entertaining show. If you’ve never seen someone do a jump on a unicycle, you won’t want to miss this performance.
Circus Elements has performed all over the state and never fails to deliver.
Here’s what other people have said about Jason’s performances and workshops.
"Thank you again for travelling to Naracoorte Friday evening to entertain our local pageant goers! You were a big hit with the crowd and we thought your show was fab!"
Katie Brodie - Naracoote Christmas Pageant Coordinator
"Thanks for the two great workshops provided for us at Yankalilla during the school holidays."
Sandra Skinner - Yankalilla Library
"Thank you so much for your efforts, Sunday! I absolutely loved it!! You were incredible introducing everyone on stilts & your performance was wonderful! Thank you very much for entertaining my friends & family!
Trent - Private party
“We thought you were an incredible addition to the festival, and just what we were aiming for. Thanks again. We’d love to have you back.”
Talie Teakle - Mount Gambier Community Events Management Coordinator
“We’ll definitely have you back”
Festival organiser - Fishy Fringe Festival
“Thanks for your work, the troupe is now excited about unicyling”
Dan Aubin - Artistic Director of Cirkidz
“Many thanks for yesterday! Everyone raved about you and the sessions and
someone said that you ‘won hearts!’ Thanks very much for making the day
successful.”
Pat Armstrong, Coordinator of Community Centres, City of Marion - school holiday workshops
"Thanks again for running our sessions. As always we've had fantastic feedback!"
Beth Strongman - Children's services Officer
“Once again thank you very much for helping to make the Mullet Youth Arts Festival a huge success!”
Laura Zimbardi - Mullet Youth Arts Festival Coordinator
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for a very professional and enjoyable experience. All the children enjoyed the circus skills that were on offer that day.”
Ann-Marie Lynch - Antonio Catholic School Vacation Care Co-ordinator
“It was absolutely super to have you as part of our event on Saturday. You were a huge hit. I’m sure you will be asked again to be part of Nuriootpa Town Day.”
Andrea White - Nuriootpa Town Day organiser
"Great to see you again at the Kapunda Show yesterday. Your show is great."
Tracy Wilson - Secretary of the Kapunda Show
"I would like to thank you for being involved in the Adelaide City Council Expo. I certainly enjoyed watching your entertaining sessions."
Boba Vukmanovic (event assistant) - Adelaide City Council Expo
"Thanks for your work on Saturday. You were fantastic."
Genevieve - coordinator of the Mt Pleasant Farmers Market
City of Whyalla Australia Day Program
Thursday, January 25
6.30pm: Mayoral Ceremony for Whyalla Australia Day Award winners at Mount Laura Homestead. Sponsored by Whyalla Beyond Bank.
Friday, January 26
9am: Beyond Bank Australia Day 5km Fun Run from Ada Ryan Gardens
4pm onwards: Sand castle competition, face painting, free handouts, amusement rides, bubble soccer, food and drink.
4pm: Youth Hour presented by Whyalla Music Association and featuring Emily Rawlings (pictured), Brie Ryan and Jasmine Moder
4.15pm: Circus Elements workshop
5.15pm: National anthem (Brie Ryan), flag raising ceremony, lamington unveiling and acknowledgements.
6pm: Circus Elements performance
6.45pm: Watermelon eating and dummy spitting competitions.
8pm: Jackdaw live on stage
9pm: Fireworks
