Brettski was born in Charleville, central Queensland, in 1966 and very soon after moved to Brisbane where he has gained much acclaim for his own brand of ‘eclectic eccentric groove’. He is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and performer, with an alter-ego called Badclown whom he believes is his stronger self [but that’s another story]. Brettski has been musical director for 14 Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus shows since 1989. Commanding an impressive array of electronic gizzmos and musical instruments, Brettski has often been suspended above the circus stage pumping out the bizarre sounds that have done so much to give Rock n Roll Circus shows their distinct flavour. Brettski is currently touring with Circus Monoxide and otherwise continues to work tirelessly as a DJ, musician, musical director, and on the recording of original compositions.
Alexi Freeman, physical performer, designer and painter
Toni was born in 1971 in Mansfield, Victoria, the second youngest in a family of ten children. All of her brothers and sisters are married with children and are waiting for her to grow up and get a real job…although her Mum and Dad don't mind, just so long as she has a job. Toni is a formidable acrobat as well as a wonderful clown. She trained as a youth with the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, and also in gymnastics and ballet. She has since trained internationally in aerials and clowning and worked with numerous companies including Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus in 1999 and with Circus Oz from 1993 to 2002. Her acrobatic skills include tumbling, hoop diving, knock about, contortion, balance bike, hand balancing, tight wire, web, cloud-swing, flying trapeze, double ropes, Chinese pole, double Russian ring, and the double German wheel. She also plays guitar, clarinet and keyboard. Phew!
