Gravity & Other Myths Information

Gravity & Other Myths (GOM) is an acrobatics and physical theatre company pushing the boundaries of new circus. Formed in Adelaide, Australia in 2009, GOM has rocketed to stellar acclaim with a series of disarmingly accomplished ensemble works. GOM utilises an honest approach to performance, to create work with a focus on human connection and acrobatic virtuosity. Our first work, A Simple Space , has achieved momentous international success, having performed more than 850 times across 34 countries and receiving multiple awards, most notably the IPAY Victor Award for People's Choice. Backbone , GOMs subsequent work, premiered as part of the 2017 Adelaide Festival to critical acclaim and 3 Helpmann Award nominations, cementing the companys position as a leader in contemporary circus. GOMs latest work, Out Of Chaos , premiered at the 2019 Adelaide Festival and went on to receive the 2019 Helpmann Award for Best Physical Theatre. Alongside our onstage work, GOM deeply values engaging with both our immediate and wider community through workshops and education. Head to our community and education pages to find out more. Episode 1 of Carnival Cinemas documentary on the making of Backbone. Watch the rest of the series here. Freefall was Gravity & Other Myths first acrobatic feat. Created in 2009, it explores the fears of each performer through honesty and humour. Punctuated by dynamic acrobatics and contemporary circus theatre, Freefall asks the question is it our fears that define us? Freefall was critically acclaimed, won multiple awards, and toured regional and metropolitan Australia over the course of 2 years. An explosion of dynamic group acrobatics and incredible displays of physical strength, Exhale is a 15 minute piece that will have audiences holding their breath. As acrobats tumble across the stage and are tossed into the air, the energy builds to the final breath-taking feat. Gravity & Other Myths have performed Exhale at festivals, award ceremonies, corporate functions, fundraisers and parades.