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The RAFT

When a luxury cruise goes spectacularly wrong, a group of unlikely survivors must learn to navigate life together on a single raft.

Created and performed by CircusWA’s Youth Academy, The RAFT is a thrilling blend of circus, physical theatre and dark comedy. As friendships are tested and tensions rise, extraordinary acrobatics and inventive storytelling unfold in a hilarious and unpredictable tale of survival, boredom and betrayal.

Fast-paced, funny and full of surprises, The RAFT is a celebration of resilience, resourcefulness and what happens when we’re all in the same boat.

NOW SHOWING at 10 Nights in Port – Fremantle Festival

Victoria Hall, Fremantle
Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August 2026

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DEVELOPING THE SHOW

Co-Directors: Ella Norton and Mackenzie Brown
Composer & Musician: Max Barton
Dramaturg: Humphrey Bower

This is a new work by Ella Norton and Mackenzie Brown who were CircusWA’s commissioned emerging Directors tasked to create a show with concept created by the performers of CircusWA’s Youth Academy.

The RAFT’s first iteration was presented at Fringe World’s Spiegeltent in 2025.  In 2026 the Creative Team will be re-working this show to a full-stage production.

Joining the team in 2026 will be collaborating artists:

  • Set/Costume designer(s)
  • Lighting designer
  • Sound/electrical technician

NOW SHOWING

August 2026

CircusWA is excited to present The RAFT on stage at the 2026 10 Nights in Port Fremantle Festival.

The RAFT – 3 Performances in Victoria Hall, Fremantle:

  • Saturday 29th Aug: 7.00pm – 8.00pm
  • Sunday 30th Aug: 1.00pm – 2.00pm + 6.00pm – 7.00pm

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