A Simple Space

Emily is a well-versed acrobat with over ten years of experience in circus. Originally from New Zealand, she has been adopted as an Australian acrobat since moving to Melbourne in 2015. Throughout her career, she has performed with various companies worldwide, including Circus Smirkus, Circus Oz, and Gravity & Other Myths. Besides being an acrobat, Emily enjoys exploring and savoring a good coffee.

Léann started circus when she was only four years old at école de cirque de Québec. At age 9 she transitioned into acrobatic gymnastics in which she worked as a flyer and base in duo and trio. She graduated from École nationale de cirque in 2022 specializing in hand to hand. For Léann, group acrobatics are second nature. She loves to hone technique to perfection and explore the intricate and complex creative pathways that working with a team has to offer. When she is not in the air she loves to make freshly made pastas and eat them!

Chris, aka Yuk AFella, is an Adelaide-based multi-instrumentalist artist with a diverse musical background. Since 2019, he has brought his dynamic style to the stage with Gravity & Other Myths, performing in their acclaimed show A Simple Space and writing music with his band Nu Article for the show I Want To Touch You. Drawn to music through the energetic, DIY spirit of punk rock, Yuk later studied a Bachelor of Jazz at Adelaide University. His live performances combine the raw energy of punk with improvisational jazz sensibilities, creating a musical backdrop that complements the captivating acrobatics on stage.

Hailing from Adelaide South Australia, Hamish is an acrobat and music producer. His acrobatic journey started with Cirkidz at the age of eight, and he later founded his own company, Time in Space Circus. Before joining Gravity & Other Myths, Hamish toured internationally with Circa, specializing in Pair and Group acrobatics, Tumbling, Trampoline, and playing piano with someone on his head. Outside of circus, he enjoys producing, bouldering, dancing, and relaxing in the sun.

Lewis has been active since a young age, participating in sports and developing a love for the outdoors. He discovered Contemporary Dance later in life and received training at Adelaide Centre for the Arts. After graduating, Lewis performed with notable companies like Shaun Parker & Company and Leigh Warren & Dancers. His recent discovery and passion for circus and acrobatics have led him to combine and evolve these art forms.

Raised in Western Australia, Maya deviated from her family’s scientific path and pursued her studies at the National Institute of Circus Arts in Melbourne. Specializing in aerial ladder, group acrobatics, and foot-juggling, Maya has toured the world with ten incredible circus companies. When not performing, Maya dedicates her time to teaching social circus and community classes, recognizing the educational and inspirational power of circus.

Georgia Webb grew up in outback Western Australia and was a dedicated competitive gymnast and dancer for 13 years. This gave her the discipline and stamina that still characterizes her circus practice today. Although her parents wanted a career in the military for their only child, circus was the only option for her. In addition to acrobatics, she has a particular passion for motorcycling and surfing.

Ash had a passion for sports from a young age, and found circus through Flipside Youth Circus in Brisbane when he was 11 years old. At the age of 20, after one year of Occupational Therapy study at UQ, Ash decided to pursue circus as a career and attended the National Circus School of Montreal (ENC), graduating in 2021 as a Hand to Hand and Russian Bar specialist, minoring in Duo trapeze and Banquine. Since then, he has had the pleasure of working in various forms for multiple companies including Circa Contemporary Circus, The 7 Fingers, and Cirque du Soleil. With Gravity & Other Myths, he is excited to explore, create, travel, and to push the limits of what group acrobatics can be.