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GRAVITY AND OTHER MYTHS MELBOURNE FESTIVAL Gravity and Other Myths is a multi-award winning and well respected Australian acrobatics ensemble. The company creates engaging works of acrobatic art for touring, festivals and corporate clients. Formed in 2009 in Adelaide, the ensemble devises and creates their own work with emphasis on an honest approach to performance, moving away from traditional circus and theatre models and towards a fusion of acrobatic physical theatre. gravityandothermyths.com.au Provoking and inspiring, Melbourne Festival seeks to connect art forms, people and ideas. At the heart of Melbourne’s culture of creativity, we curate unique experiences that bring people together and break new ground in culture and the arts. Melbourne Festival is one of Australia’s leading international arts festivals and has an outstanding reputation for presenting unique international and Australian events in the fields of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, multimedia, free and outdoor events over three weeks each October. Artistic Director Jonathan Holloway Executive Director Kath M Mainland CBE 04—22 OCTOBER 2017 www.festival.melbourne #melbfest Melbourne Festival acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to the Kulin Nation and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders. OFFICIAL WINE PARTNER OF MELBOURNE FESTIVAL This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc., commissioned by Adelaide Festival and Sydney Festival, co-produced by Melbourne Festival. With support from JOIN US AT THE FESTIVAL LOUNGE, FORUM MELBOURNE Now pouring Mandala wines and open late every night of the Festival. See you there!