As the sun rises, so do the eleven family members of Circus Sunrise. Energetic and powerful, this old traditional family circus has a class all of its own. <br /><br />Caroline Brophy, who likes to fly high, does a breathtaking solo trapeze act. She explains her passion for the family circus. <br /><br />[Caroline Brophy, Trapeze Artist]: <br />“We are the only circus in Australia that’s actually only just family, based by two families at the moment.” <br /><br />All eleven members of the circus have never experienced living in a house, yet they have this underlying sense of contentment. <br /><br />[Rosita Meatchem, Director]: <br />“We are actually like one big family, you know, really like together. It’s like one big puzzle, if you take a piece out there’s somebody else who can help out.” <br /><br />[Gary Brophy, Clown]: <br />“You are with your wife and kids twenty four seven, but I would not change that for anything in the world.” <br /><br />For the last 20 years Bonita Brophy has only known the circus life and has no intentions of leaving. She says that wholesomeness in the family is a blessing. <br /><br />[Bonita Brophy, Performer]: <br />“Can’t describe how close we are. We can turn to each other for anything.” <br /><br />A very excited audience member calls out. <br />"It was fantastic, everyone was fantastic" <br /><br />According to one wise clown, running a circus while also enjoying harmony in the family, boils down to a simple philosophy. <br /><br />[David Meatchem, Clown]: <br />“Keep the peace, that’s one of the main things and not to create any jealousy.” <br /><br />What more could a clown wish for! <br /><br />Rebel Eddy, NTD Melbourne, Australia
