YOAH: Taking Circus To New Heights ~ Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review

[CIRCUS/Physical Theatre ~ JAPAN] YOAH The Moa at Gluttony - Rymill Park, Fri 28 Feb, 2025. It is easy to see why YOAH has returned to Adelaide as a Fringe favourite. The neon-hued wonderscape, where stunning choreography, circus arts and technology come together to break the mould of circus-works past, left its capacity audience breathless. Directed by World Juggling Champion, Yusaku Mochizuki, YOAH uses a fusion of upbeat and ambient instrumental and electronic compositions to create an often dark but intoxicating atmosphere while performers (through aerial, dance and juggling chapters) tell a story of the importance of curiosity and playfulness. While the talent was immeasurable: from Strut and Fret’s Sultan of Cloud Swing, Kyle Fowler to Peking Opera-versed Yuya Takatori with his gravity-defying chair routine – one of the highlights had to be the mesmerising strength of aerial silk and gymnastics maverick, Tsumugi Masui, whose enchanting choreography and impressive flexibility held the room in captive silence. Another crowd favourite – the impossible mapping diablo routines by Mochizuki and master juggler Tomohiro Morita which were enhanced by exhilarating music and stunning projections. Acts that require immense concentration and precision but were delivered with so much warmth and joy that it was impossible not to adore them. Circus may have evolved rapidly over the years, but YOAH takes it to new heights with its integration of Japanese tradition and hospitality, incredible athleticism and world class technology presented in a Kubrick-like film noir setting. I couldn’t recommend this experience highly enough! 5 stars Louise Adele YOAH continues at The Moa at Gluttony - Rymill Park until Sun 23 Mar, 2025. Book at FringeTIX or adelaidefringe.com.au. Click HERE to purchase your tickets.  #TheClothesline #ADLfringe