Strange Fruit

At any one time, there can be performances taking place on three different continents.

Strange Fruit is a Melbourne-based performing arts company that produces and performs a remarkable style of work that fuses theatre, dance and circus, using a unique elevated medium. Perched atop 5-metre high flexible poles of original design, the troupe delivers a sublime performance, bending and swaying in the air, captivating and engaging the audience in absolute fascination. Originally based o

n the image of a field of wheat swaying in the breeze, the poles' extreme strength and flexibility allow the performer to bow to impossible angles, swaying back and forth in a hypnotising dance as the audience looks up in wonder. With a world-renowned repertoire that celebrates a wide variety of themes and stories, the company has achieved near-cult status in almost every continent across the globe. Performing regularly at festivals, special events and private functions, their sublime, hypnotic beauty is truly remarkable and must be experienced to appreciate its full effect. General information
Due to the dialogue-free nature of the work and its ability to speak to people across all divides, the company's repertoire is extremely popular with international audiences and most of the company's work is performed overseas, resulting in the development of tightly synchronised logistics and tour management professionals. The company's dedicated team of performers, crew, touring staff, board and management have seen the company go from strength to strength since its inception in 1994. Strange Fruit has performed:

* In over 50 different countries
* At over 450 international festivals and events
* To well over 5 million people

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NOTES ON THE COMPANY NAME
The company was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 1994, with the founders of the company having no knowledge of the Billie Holiday song. The name 'Strange Fruit' intends no reference to the song and came from a dream by the creator of the apparatus with which we work, and on which our shows are based. The dream was of a field of wheat swaying in the wind, which led to the creation of our flexible poles. Strange, brightly colored fruit were atop the strands, which he saw as performers in bright costumes. The company has a 21 year history of international touring to over 50 countries, and as such the name has become strongly connected with the company. It was not until we had toured in the United States that anyone within the company became aware of the connotation of the name in that country. In cases where a town or festival considers the name inappropriate, we also perform under the name “Australia’s Sway Poles” or “The Fruits.” in order to avoid any unfortunate connotations or reference to the song. Our intention is to create, free to the public, work which brings joy to as many people as possible. We do not, in any way, condone any form of racism.

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CONTACT US

AUSTRALIA
Trevor Wight
tel: + 61 3 9640 0028
email: [email protected]

EUROPE
Frans Brood Gie Baguet & Lisbet Van de Sype
Land van Waaslaan 82 - B 9040 Gent BELGIUM
tel: + 32 9 234 12 12
fax: + 32 9 265 96 50
email: [email protected]
web: www.fransbrood.com

NORTH AMERICA
Elsie Management
Laura Colby
Director
55 Washington St, Ste. 327
Brooklyn, NY 11201
tel: +718 797 4577
fax: +718 797 4576
email: [email protected]
web: www.elsieman.org
facebook: www.facebook.com/ElsieManagement

10/03/2020

The Three Belles had a weekend of frivolity and fun over the long weekend at Upstream - Festival of Art + Culture. We were thrilled to perform in such a wonderful regional arts festival!

18/02/2020

Strange Fruit floating in front of the State Library of Victoria for AIME 2020. What a beautiful event! The incredible costumes are the impeccable work of

19/06/2019

Strange Fruit are currently looking for professional Australian-based performers to join their touring ensemble.

Performers with a comprehensive background in one or more of the following disciplines are encouraged to apply: dance, aerial, acrobatics, physical theatre, music and singing.

MELBOURNE AUDITION DATES
2nd July 1pm – 5pm
3rd July 10am – 5pm
4th July 10am – 5pm

Applicants must have a current passport and be available for national and international touring on an individual contract by contract basis.

Please send your current CV (including a headshot), video links to recent performances, and your preferred audition day to: [email protected]

Australia Might Not Have Won Eurovision But We Did Take Home A Very Prestigious Prize

20/05/2019

Kate Miller-Heidke may not have won Eurovision 2019 (congrats Duncan Laurence!) but she did pick up this year's Eurovision Marcel Bezençon Artistic Award!

Read more from theMusic.com.au ➡️ https://bit.ly/2QbBTOr

Australia Might Not Have Won Eurovision But We Did Take Home A Very Prestigious Prize And they're the first Aussies to do so.

18/05/2019

Tonight's the night! We're so thrilled to be swaying alongside Kate Miller-Heidke at Eurovision Song Contest!

Vote #25 for her incredible song ! 🤞

Today’s the day! Europe, for ‘Zero Gravity’ in the Eurovision Grand Final. Text 25 to the number on your screens tonight, or vote through the Eurovision app. You can vote up to 20 times.

Australia, I know you’re busy voting on something even more important, but if you want to get up at the crack of dawn and nurse your election party hangover, you can get in on the fun too. You can’t vote for your own country, but you can vote for any of the other incredible acts. And you can share this with your overseas friends and rellies, and beg them to vote for me on your behalf. Let’s smash this!

Kate Miller-Heidke Soars Into Eurovision Grand Final With Aerial Extravaganza

15/05/2019

Kate Miller-Heidke has done it! 👏

Kate Miller-Heidke Soars Into Eurovision Grand Final With Aerial Extravaganza Australia's representative in the controversial competition will do it all again this weekend.

Kate absolutely nails Eurovision first semi-final

14/05/2019

Congrats to Kate Miller-Heidke who has NAILED the first Eurovision semi-final!

Aussie fans can tune in to SBS on Wednesday 5am, or Thursday 8:30pm to catch her spectacular performance starring Strange Fruit!

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/2Q81XKA

Choreography: Phillip Gleeson
Production: Benjamin Rogan
Performers: Emma Waite & Emily Ryan

Kate absolutely nails Eurovision first semi-final

Kate Miller-Heidke goes to Eurovision 2019! - Australian Cultural Fund

07/05/2019

Kate Miller-Heidke has set up a fundraiser to support her Eurovision campaign!

All donations made to this project will be matched by Creative Partnerships Australia and the Department of Communications and the Arts up to $60k.

More info ➡️

Kate Miller-Heidke goes to Eurovision 2019! - Australian Cultural Fund I've been chosen to represent Australia at Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv, and I need your support!

Australia’s Eurovision odds take big jump

06/05/2019

We're so proud to be performing alongside Kate Miller-Heidke at Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv!

Check out Strange Fruit artists Emma Waite & Emily Ryan in the lead up to the competition kick off on May 15!

Choreography: Phillip Gleeson
Production: Benjamin Rogan

Australia’s Eurovision odds take big jump Kate Miller-Heidke is flying high after her first rehearsal of her Zero Gravity performance unveiled bold new staging and a gorgeous gown for her 2019 Eurovision Song Contest campaign in Tel Aviv.

Australia 🇦🇺 - Kate Miller-Heidke - Zero Gravity - First Rehearsal - Eurovision 2019

06/05/2019

We are so excited to be performing alongside the insanely talented Kate Miller-Heidke in the 2019 Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv. Check out our first onstage rehearsal 😍😍

Australia 🇦🇺 - Kate Miller-Heidke - Zero Gravity - First Rehearsal - Eurovision 2019 Kate Miller-Heidke will represent Australia at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv with the song Zero Gravity. Read more about Kate Miller-Heidke he...

30/04/2019

Check out this incredible shot of our swaypoles in action as part of LIMBO Unhinged at Spiegeltent Gold Coast!

Tickets available 🎟 spiegeltentgoldcoast.com
📸 Scott Belzner Photography-sb4photos.com

19/03/2019

We had so much fun performing at Australian Grand Prix over the weekend 🏁

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