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Auntie’s Fiafia Night – Casus Creations

Posted by casus creations | Mar 2, 2023

Experience a celebratory night of circus fun, Pacific song and dance with world-renowned Casus Creations under the direction of Natano Fa’anana, hosted by Logan’s own Big Sister Lana Tukaroa.

Featuring Te Hau Tawhiti, MR. MR, Heilani – Pacific Entertainment, Education & Fitness, House of Alexander, Iane Tavo of Rako Pasefika, Mariah Pelesa, Lilo Samoa Dance Academy, Tilomai Dance Group, Airileke Ingram & the Mananui band with Eve Nikolao and Siaki Siliga.

Enjoy gravity-defying acrobatic feats with traditional slap and fire dances, chants and ancient urban legend stories for the ultimate evening with Auntie.

Music Director, Airileke Ingram, drums together a high energy and oceanic score inspired by Pasifika roots, weaving in Samoan log drums, Maori Kapa Haka, and Cook Island and Tahitian dance with featured cultural artists from across the ocean.

Bring the whole family, spread out the picnic rug or chairs under the stars, and settle in for a spectacle on the big outdoor stage.

“An exuberant celebration of circus, Pacific song, dance and storytelling. It’s a show which lifts you up and makes you want to dance…” ★★★★ Broadway World

“This is a production beyond ego, it is a insight into the magic that is the south Pacific and the values that they uphold. Family friendly, Auntie’s Fiafia Night is one to remember and reflect upon.”-Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane

“A riot of colour, passion, and music, with a heartfelt message at its core.” -Scenestr

Brought to you by Casus Creations, The Queensland Goverment, Cluster Arts, District 41, Logan Arts and the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct.

Meet Natano Fa’anana

Meet Casus Creations

www.casuscreations.com

Casus Creations is the brainchild of Jesse Scott, Lachlan McAulay and Natano Fa’anana. Proudly sitting amongst the world renowned circus community of Meanjin (Brisbane).

Our Creations are a reflection of who we are, directors of performance art, and our eclectic voices and visions are informed by the creative stories that surround us.

Formerly tethered to the genre of contemporary circus, Casus Creations now lends itself to multiple disciplines ensuring more voices, other forms of storytelling, new experiences and greater spectacles.

Casus Creations aspires to push the boundaries of what is humanly possible and extends our family of acrobats to other cultures, dancers, poets, puppeteers, musicians and theatre makers.


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