As a multi-faceted international performing arts company, we are in the business of celebrating and creating extraordinary stories and bringing them to our audiences, through the power of circus, dance, and theatre. A multi-talented group of individuals bound by art, invention, and curiosity.

In the 4 years of operation, ARC has performed over 300 shows, to over 71,000 people, in 7 countries with many exciting events and shows planned for the future.

Robbie is the Artistic Director of ARC Circus Co, and has worked extensively for over twenty years nationally and internationally, directing, performing, teaching, and choreographing. Robbie has worked for company’s including Cirque du Soleil, Circa, Circus Oz, Legs on the Wall, Cirque de Paname, Australian Ballet, Australian Opera, Theatre of Image, Circus Monoxide, Shaun Parker Co and Footnote dance company.

Robbie has directed five works with ARC Circus that have been performed in six different counties. Robbie’s work has been presented at major festivals, including Sydney Festival with ‘A Bee Story’ and ‘Living Sculptures: How the birds got their colours’, Auckland Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, Underground Festival, Perth Fringeworld, Joondalup Festival and more.

A Bee Story was created by Robbie Curtis and Lizzie McRae with support from Merrigong Theatre Company. A Bee Story is an award-winning children's circus show performed over 200 time, in 7 counties, including major festivals Sydney Festival, Auckland Festival, Cambodian International Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 3 times, a sell out American Tour of three states, and successful regional and remote touring in Australia.

A Bee Story was created, directed, and performed by the award-winning team at ARC Circus, based on the Gold Coast of Australia. ARC Circus is directed by Robbie Curtis (Circa, Cirque du Soleil, Circus Oz, Australian Ballet), and performer, musician and creator Lizzie McRae.

The award-winning, uniquely Australian, A Bee Story by ARC Circus is the perfect family entertainment. This charming circus show is a spectacular blend of world class acrobatics, juggling, dance, clowning and live music.

Join Queen Bee and Worker Bee on their magical adventures, where things never quite go to plan. Be enchanted by their super strength, pollen collecting skills, and incredible circus feats.

Through the power of physical theatre, we learn that together we can overcome great adversity. A Bee Story features themes of team work, learning to adapt, and sustainability.

reviews, show archive, marketing material, promo education guides, merchandise, A Bee story Book

Acrobatic masterclasses and workshops for a mix of abilities and ages.
Can cater to school groups with pre or post workshops