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HISTORY
POG circus entertainment formed out of the remnants of Circus Elixir approximately two and a half years ago and they prepared for and performed their first show in 24 hours. For the last 12 months they have been part of the N.E.I.S. (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme) program.

POG
POG are Scott, Cassie and Neil – an energetic circus trio with a unique style of interactive entertainment that adds colour and quirky flavour to any event.Fusing traditional circus skills with a refreshing splash of contemporary performance, POG tempt the palate with an exciting blend of juggling, unicycling, stilt walking and clowning, balanced by audience participation, body percussion, and amazing feats of stupidityThey also go well with chicken.

MEMBERS
- Neil (Green pants) – Neil Keyzer grew up in Wagga Wagga and studied at Wollongong University for six years to complete a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) and masters of Environmental Science (Honours). He is now a clown.

- Scott (Purple pants) – Scott Griffin grew up in Wagga Wagga and has been a trainee storeperson, mobile DJ, labourer, youth worker, salesperson, clothes sorter, seed collector and radio announcer before deciding on a career in horticulture and subsequently obtained a degree. He is now a clown.

- Cassie (Orange pants) – Cassie Carter has been to Wagga Wagga once and has never attempted a science degree. She is hoping that one day she will be a clown.

WHAT DOES POG DO?
Specialising in ‘object manipulation’ (juggling, diabolo, flower sticks, hat tricks), unicycling, stilt walking, and clowning, POG provide a range of entertainment options to cater for any event.Stage and street shows can be adapted to almost any event, and are particularly effective for festivals, corporate and private functions.

Wandering characters are great festivals, parades, or as a ‘meet and greet’ to get your guests talking at your event or function. Characters mix with the crowd, while displaying skills such as unicycling, juggling, stilt walking, balloon sculpting and clowning.Fire performers are generally best at night, and are suited to both stage and festival grounds, either as ‘walk-by’ or ‘sit-and-watch’ entertainment.

Circus workshops are perfect foe festivals, community and youth centres, schools, or as an interesting break during training seminars, and may include juggling, unicycling, stilt walking diabolo, fire twirling, flower sticks, plate spinning, plate manipulation and more.POG also makes and sell juggling and twirling equipment, great for your own personal use, for a gift, or to complement a workshop.

ROUTINES
- Juggling
- Unicycling
- Stilt walking
- Fire twirling and juggling
- Diablo juggling
- Flower sticks
- Synchronised walking
- Balloon sculpting

Roving act – moving through the crowd and interacting with the people. This kind of act is more ad lib and depends on the reaction of the crowd and can last from 45 minutes to one hour

Email: pogstuff@lycos.com
Phone: (02) 42284441
Mobile: 0415 526 575
Post: 114 Church St, Wollongong, NSW, 2500




		HISTORY POG circus entertainment formed out of the remnants of Circus Elixir approximately two and a half years ago and they prepared for and performed their first show in 24 hours. For the last 12 months they have been part of the N.E.I.S. (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme) program. POG POG are Scott, Cassie and Neil – an energetic circus trio with a unique style of interactive entertainment that adds colour and quirky flavour to any event.Fusing traditional circus skills with a refreshing splash of contemporary performance, POG tempt the palate with an exciting blend of juggling, unicycling, stilt walking and clowning, balanced by audience participation, body percussion, and amazing feats of stupidityThey also go well with chicken. MEMBERS - Neil (Green pants) – Neil Keyzer grew up in Wagga Wagga and studied at Wollongong University for six years to complete a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) and masters of Environmental Science (Honours). He is now a clown. - Scott (Purple pants) – Scott Griffin grew up in Wagga Wagga and has been a trainee storeperson, mobile DJ, labourer, youth worker, salesperson, clothes sorter, seed collector and radio announcer before deciding on a career in horticulture and subsequently obtained a degree. He is now a clown. - Cassie (Orange pants) – Cassie Carter has been to Wagga Wagga once and has never attempted a science degree. She is hoping that one day she will be a clown. WHAT DOES POG DO? Specialising in ‘object manipulation’ (juggling, diabolo, flower sticks, hat tricks), unicycling, stilt walking, and clowning, POG provide a range of entertainment options to cater for any event.Stage and street shows can be adapted to almost any event, and are particularly effective for festivals, corporate and private functions. Wandering characters are great festivals, parades, or as a ‘meet and greet’ to get your guests talking at your event or function. Characters mix with the crowd, while displaying skills such as unicycling, juggling, stilt walking, balloon sculpting and clowning.Fire performers are generally best at night, and are suited to both stage and festival grounds, either as ‘walk-by’ or ‘sit-and-watch’ entertainment. Circus workshops are perfect foe festivals, community and youth centres, schools, or as an interesting break during training seminars, and may include juggling, unicycling, stilt walking diabolo, fire twirling, flower sticks, plate spinning, plate manipulation and more.POG also makes and sell juggling and twirling equipment, great for your own personal use, for a gift, or to complement a workshop. ROUTINES - Juggling - Unicycling - Stilt walking - Fire twirling and juggling - Diablo juggling - Flower sticks - Synchronised walking - Balloon sculpting Roving act – moving through the crowd and interacting with the people. This kind of act is more ad lib and depends on the reaction of the crowd and can last from 45 minutes to one hour Email: pogstuff@lycos.com Phone: (02) 42284441 Mobile: 0415 526 575 Post: 114 Church St, Wollongong, NSW, 2500	>>Feature Archives