Temporal Aria

Circus Arts Performance Art Physical Theatre Storytelling

A stunning contemporary circus show blending hair suspension and acrobatics, Temporal Aria is a powerful exploration of control and surrender.

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Presented by: Nicole Maisey

From: Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

An exquisite dance of control and release.

Step into a world where gravity bends and the boundaries of the human body are redefined. Temporal Aria is a breathtaking contemporary circus experience that fuses the ancient art of hair suspension with acrobatics to explore the profound tension between control and surrender.

Inspired by performer Nicole Maisey’s recent ADHD diagnosis, the show becomes a deeply personal exploration of distractibility, executive dysfunction, and the pursuit of inner peace. Through feats of extraordinary strength and vulnerability, Nicole transforms struggle into artistry, expressing a journey toward balance and self-acceptance.

At its heart, Temporal Aria is about learning to release control and accept support, a powerful shift from isolation to connection. As Nicole navigates the physical and emotional extremes of her art, she discovers that surrender is not weakness, but a pathway to strength, resilience, and unexpected grace.

Set to a mesmerising soundscape, Temporal Aria is both a spectacle and a meditation. a poetic intersection of circus, emotion, and identity. It’s not just about the act of letting go, but about what we discover in the process: joy, contentment, and the redefinition of success as peace within.

Prepare to be captivated by a performance that truly takes your breath away.

Winner, Momentous Movement Award – NZ Fringe 2025
Winner, Take Your Breath Away Award – Reykjavik Fringe 2025

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