Small Acts of Resistance

A Poignant Journey Through Hope, Humour, and Humanity

The world seems hopelessly stuck, repeating the mistakes of the past. We push ever closer to self-destruction through war, climate change, capitalism, and ongoing injustice for marginalised communities. Yet, there is always hope—slivers of light shining through the cracks in the facade.

Created by a female and gender-diverse ensemble from Women’s Circus, with members in their 50s, 60s and 70s, Small Acts of Resistance explores the need for hope in a world where protest and the voices of the disenfranchised are continually ignored. Blending inspiring circus and the soulful energy of live music and spoken word, we question why the lessons of the past are seemingly forgotten and how small acts of kindness, resistance, and hope can promote change. As proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community, fighting injustice is part of our DNA, and Women’s Circus has been championing women’s rights and empowering people of a marginalised gender for over 30 years.

Bringing you defying acrobalance, inspiring aerials and feats of circus, this incredible cast embraces both the gravity and joy of what it means to be alive and striving for change. Small Acts of Resistance is a poignantly humorous celebration of our community’s intellect, kindness, passion, and empathy, complete with all the messiness and contradictions that make us human.