The Mirror

Megan is an actor, dramaturg, and director, currently based between Australia and the UK. Her extensive theatre performance credits include roles in productions of Benefactors, The Gods The Gods The Gods, A Midnight Visit, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, Ruben Guthrie, Swallow and many more. Meg has also worked as a Co-Director, Assistant Director, Creative Associate, and Dramaturg for various theatrical productions. Her screen performances include feature films, television series, and short films, earning her awards nominations and accolades. The Mirror is Meg’s first production with Gravity & Other Myths.

Isabel is a contemporary dance artist based in Naarm/Melbourne, with a practice focused on investigated physicality and highly considered movement vocabularies. After completing full-time training at the New Zealand School of Dance, she worked on various dance and physical theatre projects in Australia and New Zealand. Highlights include performances for Legs on the Wall, DanceBites, and Movement of the Human

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.

Megan’s passion for sports acrobatics began at the young age of three. She competed on the national and international stage for ten years before shifting her focus to academic pursuits. However, her love for acrobatics led her to coaching children, reigniting her connection with the sport. After earning a degree in Exercise Biology from UC Davis, Megan chose to leave academia behind and pursue her interest in teaching Sports Acro while caring for her new baby daughter. Despite enjoying teaching, Megan’s own movement goals remained unfinished. Packed with ambition, she embarked on a new circus career, working as a hand-to-hand flyer for four years before joining Gravity and Other Myths in 2020.

Jordan discovered circus at age 21 after watching A Simple Space at the 2014 Adelaide Fringe Festival. His sporty background fueled a desire to learn something new and push his boundaries, leading him to the South Australian Circus Centre. With a strong desire to play and explore, Jordan made a career out of circus, working with various companies like Wildhouse Circus, Outside The Lines Circus, and Casus.

Jackson’s circus journey began at Flying Fruit Fly Circus (FFFC) in Albury-Wodonga at the age of 12. After graduating, he co-created the show Stunt Lounge with fellow FFFC graduates. In 2017, Jackson joined Gravity & Other Myths to work on the creation of Backbone and has continued touring with the company in shows like A Simple Space and Backbone.

Hailing from Adelaide, 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. Touring internationally with Circa, Hamish specializes 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.

Since childhood, Joshua has embraced physicality, enjoying gymnastics and youth circus. This passion led him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in circus at the National Institute of Circus Arts, where he was offered a contract with GOM. He joined the company in early 2018, performing in over 25 countries across various GOM shows. As a small base, a dense flier, and an all-around middle, Joshua brings versatility to the team.

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.