"Legs On The Wall ... physical performance ... with an Aussie cultural identity and a fearless bravado ...”
Renee Dallow, CityHub
Founded on Gadigal land in 1984, Legs On The Wall boast a near 40-year track record of sharing vital contemporary stories through spectacularly daring public art. Conscious of this trailblazing legacy and led by Artistic Director Joshua Thomson and Associate Artist Vicki Van Hout, Legs remains a forward-facing company propelled by our mission: to make meaning in a rapidly changing world through transformative physical theatre.
Legs' performances incorporate the lyricism of dance, the enchantment of circus and the expressive heft of the theatre. Routinely reimagining what's possible in the conventional auditorium, Legs works also - famously - break through the walls of cultural institutions and language barriers, bringing excitement, wonder, humour and gravitas to public spaces.
The flagship durational work THAW, in which a series of artists perform on a suspended 2.7 tonne "iceberg" as it melts, is an iconic example of Legs' practice. In a work of staggering ambition and scale, perceived impossibility is defied with an urgent call to action on climate change.
Legs' upcoming repertoire and forward planning sees Legs continuing to seek out Australia's most skilled, inspired, and diverse physical and non-physical artists, as well as international collaborators — always aspiring to maintain our place as leaders in our artform, embody our values, and act as a platform for a plurality of voices and creative practices.
OUR VISION
LEADERS IN OUR ARTFORM
Strengthen our place as national leaders in artful aerial performance
Continue to produce relevant, artist-led works of depth and beauty
Act as champions for our practice through strategic collaborations
Become a national destination for interdisciplinary theatre practice and career-long professional development
EMBODYING OUR VALUES
Produce and partner on First Nations-led works conceived, directed and performed by First Nations artists
Incorporate First Nations expertise, artistry and leadership in all projects and operations
Ensure Legs’ works, programs, staff and board comprise diverse perspectives
Act as leaders in sustainable arts practice
PLATFORM FOR CREATIVITY
Build capacity and space for sustained creativity beyond project delivery
Foster long-term pathways for artists aligned to our discipline
Broaden partnerships, audience development and entrepreneurial opportunities