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CIRCUS CARAVAN (ADAPTED FOR SCHOOLS)

by Donna Abela

Circus Caravan is an exuberant play about a family of circus performers who encounter suspicion and strife in various towns as they travel north to re-join their circus. Geordie's son has gone off on his own, and 'The Blustering Benetino Family' is down one member. Marichka, a once famous wire-walker, co-opts her niece's reluctant daughter Adele into their act. As they travel, Marichka and Geordie teach Adele the fundamentals of their trade, scraping together a modest living and dodging undeserved trouble. Adele eventually throws her lot in with this peculiar family, using her new-found skills to save the day. (variable cast size)

StyleStory telling narrative - includes circus skills
Length55 minutes
Cast10 female, 9 male
 Three main roles and a number of supporting roles
Cast age3 to 8, 8 to 12, 12 to 16
Audience agefamily, children
PublisherAustralian Script Centre