JUDITH LANIGAN

Miss Judith Lanigan is an international freelance circus artist. She is best known for her interpretation of the ballet divertissement ‘The Dying Swan’ which she performs with 30 hula hoops. This show has been performed in 12 countries and in English, Spanish, French, german, Italian and Japanese. Miss Judy is recognised by AUSTRADE as an official export product for her international touring with The Dying Swan. She was also the first Australian to study at the Moscow State Circus School.

Judith Lanigan’s writing experience includes novels, both fiction and non-fiction, 5 shows for international performance in six languages and a feature film treatment curently optioned by a Uk based film producer. As a Dramaturgist she has created numerous shows for the international export market. As a Self-produced artist she has successfully produced more than ten international tours of her work.

2007Writing
Co writer and Dramaturgist The Samuel Dark Dinner Hour. (Newcastle Livesites) Location specific historical Dinner Circus/Theatre. The month season sold out straight after Opening Night.

A True History of The Hula Hoop (nonfiction novel) is one of 20 unpublished manuscripts selected from 500 for a mentorship programme by the Australian Society of Authors. Mentor Judith Lukin-Amundsen.
A True History of the Hula Hoop (non fiction novel) shortlisted for the Varuna Award

 

The Hula Hoop – a Serious Study of the Subject including the history of the hula hoop, its development, influnces, health benefits, artistes and illustrated ‘How To’ 150 pages 40 pictures 20 illustrations.

PerformanceCreated ‘A True History of The Hula Hoop’ – a Clown exposition of the history of the hula hoop based on the two manuscripts detailed above.

 

Miss judy,the Dying Swan’ and ‘Struth’ – Canadian Tour . Edmonton, Grande Prairie and Red Deer.
Coffs Harbour International Buskers festival, Rotarua Arts festival (NZ) Tasmanian Circus Festival. Adelaide International Buskers Festival.

Circus Quirkus Sydney tour, Circus Quirkus New Zealand Tour.

WritingDramaturgist – The Women’s Circus “ A plane without wings is a rocket”
‘The life and times of a Miss Judy- memoirs of a hula hoop virtuosa”. Non Fiction Novel.50 000 words
‘BANG - The Perils of Miss Judy’ a burlesque clown theatre show exploring abuse and manipulation in relationships using circus and sideshow stunts.

Research for ‘The Hula Hoop A first Compendium’ A comprehensive study of the hula hoop, including its true history , its use in circus, profiles of artistes and an illustrated ‘Hot to Hula Hoop’ from beginners ot advanced separations and manipulations. 200 pages

‘Struth’ a escalation of ridiculous hula hoop stunts incluindg singing the national anthem in a handstand while hula hooping.

Struth premiered at the Festival of Melbourne for the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
‘the Great Clown Kidnapping of 1572’ Feature Film Treatment optioned by Firefly Films UK
Theatre Reviewer melbourne Stage Online

 

Festivals The Melbourne Festival for the Commonwealth Games 2006
European Tour Theatre festivals- Gorlitz, Torgau, Friedrichshafen, Caravan Im-Puls
The Women’s Comedy Festival. Applause festival NSW. The Taste of Tassie,
Warnambool Fun For Kids, Frenmantle Street Arts Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival