Interview with Brendan Coleman / / interviewed by Heather Campbell
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AuthorColeman, Brendan (1971-); Campbell, HeatherImprint2012Collation1 CD (45 mins)Series Title Community Organisations Oral History ProjectDate Published2012NotesBrendan Coleman was born in 1971 and he had his first contact with circus skills in Year Eleven. He completed a commerce degree at Curtin University and while there participated in a Community Arts Project running for the Artrage Fringe Festival which cemented his interest and led to his involvement with Bizircus and the Circus School.There is commentary on the origins of Bizircus and the development of the Circus School as the teaching arm of the organisation. The move into the Old Customs house is covered including the difference having dedicated space made to the organisation, the changes that were then made to that space and its importance to circus in Fremantle. Personalities involved, administration, teaching and performing are also discussed, as are hopes for the future of Bizircus and the Circus School.At the end of the interview Mr Coleman touches on his work as Director of the Fremantle Street Arts FestivalDewey ClassOH/COLAudio FormatCDDigital ItemYes
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Barcode30118000381180LocationOral History Collection
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Coleman, Brendan (1971-); Campbell, Heather, Interview with Brendan Coleman / / interviewed by Heather Campbell. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 11/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/9245
