Performing Older Women's Circus

13/06/2026

And today was Annie Fayzdaughter’s birthday.

Nearly 2 years since some of us had a last birthday dinner with her.

13/06/2026

Happy 75th birthday to Desma.

Sheryl’s double trapeze partner, stilt walking companion thru many Pride Marches, German wheel classmate, unicycling practice buddy (she nailed it, Sheryl didn’t), and roller skating pal in lockdown years at roller discos at the top of city carpark buildings.

Desma isn’t on Facebook so she won’t see comments.

11/06/2026

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Free Circus Industry Training Opportunity, Wednesday 17 June

NICA, Circus Centre Melbourne, Women’s Circus, Nexus, Ruccis, and Circus Spot are teaming up to offer a free training opportunity, delivered by independent, female-led organisation, On The Cusp .au

On The Cusp specialises in providing evidence-based sexual violence prevention and respectful relationships education to the arts and hospitality industries.

While a lot of workplace sexual harassment and sexual violence training is aimed at management level, the impacts are often most deeply felt by people working on the ground level.

This session is being offered specifically to performers, trainers, technicians, stage managers, riggers, arts workers, and independent members of our circus arts sector.

Making safer artistic workplaces is a whole community effort, and we hope that this workshop will offer us practical tools for recognising and responding to unsafe behaviour, creating a better working environment for all.

The workshop will take place:
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
National Institute of Circus Arts

The training is free and RSVPs are essential. To register for one of NICA’s allocated places, please email [email protected].

There are limited spots remaining, so please get in touch ASAP if you would like to participate ❤️
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Ensemble cast 2023, ONEIRIC

02/06/2026

Linda Wilson reflecting, representing, rejoicing in the 35 years of Women’s Circus.

Linda rejoined circus last year as a member of Performing Older Women’s Circus.

It is also 31 years of Pow Circus this year and we are now in partnership with WC.

18/05/2026

Thanks Ardy Tibby for finding these photos on your phone.

10/05/2026

Pow Circus at acrobalance class yesterday. Sabdha Pink Charlton basing Sheryl in a 2 high.

Been 21 years for Sabdha and a few for Sheryl since they’ve both done this. First time together. The old crew is back!

Soooo good.

26/04/2026

Happy Le***an Day of Visibility which is the culmination of Le***an Visibility Week.

21/04/2026

Pow Circus acrobalance classes are on Saturday afternoons in Fairfield from 3.30 to 5.30pm.

The venue is a short walk from Fairfield station on the Hurstbridge train line. We have members coming from from the east, west, south, and north by foot, bike, car, motorbike, & train!

At the moment participants ages range from 42 to 77, with people in every decade between.

Trainers are Dorota Scally and Rockie Stone.

Term 2 starts May 2nd. All levels welcome, no prior experience needed. $98 for the first block of four classes.

Sign up this week → womenscircus.short.gy/M9he7E

Ring Women’s Circus on ph 9687 3665 if you have difficulty enrolling.

18/04/2026

Still plenty of spots available in Pow Circus Term 2 , Black 1 and Block 2 starting a week later on 2/5/26 because of Anzac Day.

Ring Women’s Circus (ph. 9687 3665) or email [email protected] to book in if it’s been awhile because the booking system has changed and you’ll probably need help with it.

The trainers are : the lovely Dorota Scally ( DGunz Sc) who has stood by us through thick and thin, and as a second trainer the amazing Rockie Stone.

Vig and Bridget Roberts, Vivienne Halat and Sheryl are still training, and Linda Wilson and Evie Khoo are now with POW. Linda returning to circus after a loooong break.

We need you as a few key people will be away this term. It’s soo much fun.

17/04/2026

Happy Birthday Jean Taylor.

Jean was the person who started Pow Circus 31 years ago. Amazing that we are still here.