Kyle Raftery

An extremely charismatic and multi-talented performer, Kyle Raftery has devoted his life to making people smile. He is a very interactive performer possessing great comedic timing, lovable characters and incredible circus skills. Armed with a degree from the National Institute of Circus Arts, Kyle has a range of circus skills from juggling to acrobatics and is considered one of Australia’s top unicyclists.

Skills

• Juggling
• Clowning/comedy
• Acrobatics
• Unicycling
• Characters

Experience

• Commonwealth Games Arts Festival
• Melbourne Fringe Festival
• Tasmanian Circus Festival
• West Australian Circus Festival
• Good Friday Appeal, Telstra Dome
• The Studio, Sydney Opera House
• Hobart Summer Festival
• Melbourne International Fashion Festival
• International Circus Festival of Cambodia
• Xmas parties (NAB, Anglicare, Infosys, Myer, AXA)

The Ladder, The Light-bulb & The Laughter Acrobatic slapstick act

A broken light-bulb, a folding ladder and Kyle's clown character, Jeremy, combine to create mayhem and hilarity along with some incredible feats of balance, strength and agility. The ladder seems to have a mind of its own as it folds through endless shapes and patterns that become unique platforms for Kyle's highly-skilled antics. Kyle moves his audience through full belly laughter, to edge of your seat tension until a nail-biting finale perched precariously atop a 2 metre ladder.

"...mixes up some very impressive acrobat skills with brilliant clowning action and some genuine hold-your-breath moments as Raftery performs some truly remarkable stunts" "Raftery is all talent and class"
- Caitlin Crowley, Fringe Festival Reviews.

Duration: 8-10 minutes
Technical requirements: 5m x 5m minimum floor space with 5m height. Wooden, carpet or parquet surface (not grass).
CD player or amplifier.
Suitable act for a large stage or hall, has been performed on a tennis court and even in the west wing of the Sydney Opera House.

Freestyle Unicycle
Extreme BMX tricks done on one wheel!

Kyle Raftery is considered one of Australia’s top unicycle performers. He has modeled his riding on the smoothness and grace of figure skating and has the ability to make a unicycle dance. His routine consists of many impressive spins, twists, jumps and stalls that are made to look effortless. Kyle will challenge what you thought was possible, even riding upside down on his hands.

"Watch out for the unicycling poetry of Kyle Raftery"
- Stephanie Glickman, The Herald Sun. "…performing extraordinary feats on a unicycle in a masterful demonstration of dissociation"
- Hilary Crampton, The Age.

Duration: 4-5 minutes
Technical requirements: 4m x 6m minimum floor space. Hard smooth surface required, no carpet or grass.
CD player or amplifier.
Suitable for a dance floor, stage or any hard outdoor area.