The Mirror | Gravity and Other Myths

“The Mirror will blow the minds of audience members who will sit back and wonder how. Through tight dips and flips, the group really do question our notions of gravity. This is a powerful performance and one dazzling array of human strength and endurance.”
 – Scenstr

 “Conceptual entertainment on a high artistic level. New, contemporary circus in its purest form. A great delight.” 
– Berliner Morgenpost

“The Australian company proves once more that they belong to those who define the state of art in the New Circus genre.” 
– Der Tagesspiegel

The Mirror is GOM’s most physically and conceptually ambitious challenge to date…

Together with director Darcy Grant, the artists explore the concept of entertainment through the language of contemporary circus and question what the modern human finds entertaining. What do we want to show the world and is it something that others want to see?

What does authenticity mean, especially in the age of ubiquitous screens and permanent self-presentation?

The high-level dance and acrobatics in the piece are complemented by an innovative contemporary design, using an LED wall, camera and selfie sticks. Highly expressive, playful and accompanied by the outstanding electronic compositions and pop mash-ups of composer Ekrem Eli Phoenix, the artists of GOM set out on a search for the “true” self.