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.

Created By Robbie Curtis and Lizzie McRae. Costume and Set Design Maria McRae, and Sound Design Steve Thornely.
Commissioned By HOTA Gold Coast, and supported by City of Gold Coast, and Arts Queensland QASP program.

Garden Party is a new buzzy adventure featuring Queen Bee and Worker Bee!

This is a uniquely Australian circus and physical theatre show for children and families incorporating a kaleidoscope of acrobatics, dance, magic, music and storytelling.

Join the bees on their magical adventure and be amazed by their super strength, glow-in-the-dark escapades, acrobatic skills, groovy dance moves, and giant new friends. From the team that brought you ‘A Bee Story’, this brand-new show explores new themes around sustainability (pollination!), teamwork, and community spirit.

We have a show archive, promo, education guide, marketing copy in images & merchandise.

Beyond the performance, we offer a range of community engagement activities designed to create meaningful, lasting connections. These include:

Masterclasses for local teachers, equipping them with practical acrobatic and circus-based techniques to use in their own teaching, fostering ongoing skills development.

Acrobatic and circus workshops for children and schools, promoting physical literacy, teamwork, and creativity in a fun and inclusive environment.

Craft workshops around characters in the show using sustainable and locally sourced materials, encouraging environmental awareness and hands on creativity.

These activities are designed to be participatory and collaborative, ensuring local communities are not just audience members but active contributors. By training local educators and sharing accessible teaching methods, we aim to leave behind practical skills and confidence that can continue to grow long after the tour ends.

The cultural legacy of the tour will be a stronger sense of connection between communities through shared artistic experience, an enhanced capacity for local circus and arts education, and a celebration of sustainability and creativity. We hope to spark ongoing curiosity, expression, and cross cultural exchange that continues to evolve within the communities we visit.