Story: CircusWA
Episode: 20
Presenter: Lee Steele
Air Date: 5 July 2026

Lee visits CircusWA to discover how one of Western Australia's leading performing arts organisations is inspiring people of all ages and abilities through circus, creativity and community.

• CircusWA has been inspiring Western Australians through contemporary circus for more than 25 years, providing training, performances and community programs for people of all ages and abilities.
• Recently relocating from the iconic Fremantle Big Top to the new Circus Substation, the organisation continues to expand its programs and creative opportunities.
• CircusWA delivers classes, workshops and masterclasses for participants aged from toddlers through to adults over 80, welcoming beginners and experienced performers alike.
• The organisation's Youth Academy is Western Australia's only state-funded circus academy, providing talented young performers with professional circus and physical theatre training while creating original productions performed across the state.
• CircusWA is committed to making circus accessible for everyone, with inclusive programs designed for people of all abilities, backgrounds and perspectives.
• Its Disability Circus Program empowers children and young people living with disability to build confidence, develop new skills and challenge perceptions through circus arts.