Photography by Anton Felix Blume. Gascoyne in May2018
piratemanmichael

Specialises in theatrical circus, flow art and cabaret performances primarily suiting a nautical theme or fantasy concept, Michael Speranza provides engaging shows where audiences can laugh, feel inspired and be taken on a voyage without having to leave their seats.

Often referred to as his alter-ego “Pirateman”, Michael was notoriously seen throughout Perth and Western Australia for the past 10 years (2011 to 2021) regularly appearing at festivals, cabaret shows and community/corporate events from Esperance to Exmouth, Gascoyne to Geraldton, Kununurra to Kalgoorlie and quite literally everywhere in between! He’s performed interstate and internationally, which you can find out more about by visiting his CV/Portfolio.

Now he has moved to Sydney in 2022, and is here to bring you joy, glee and magic form the seven seas!

Here are just a few of the shows and services Michael can provide:

    • Stage shows: Generally non verbal family friendly circus show full of laughs, tricks, puppets and ARRR’S! Stage shows can go for 45 minute show or condensed 20 minute show performances.
    • Fire shows: An extravagant display of skill, danger and silliness! Fire performances are 15 minutes of progressive fire tricks including juggling, spinning and fire eating.
    • LED/Glow shows: A hypnotic and mesmerising light show including spinning, juggling, magic and a few customised surprises!
    • Roving entertainment: A range of wandering talents and tricks as different roving characters.
    • Pirate art/craft workshops: Take home upcycling craft for the kids. Ranging from pirate fantasy based themes. Children learn the values of how one mans trash is another pirate’s treasure!
    • Circus workshops: With the circus workshops, they can find out how to do some of the tricks they see Michael perform.
    • Kids pirate parties:  With workshops, story telling/puppetry, fun pirate games and more surprises, Pirateman will turn your child into a swash buckling buccaneer in a matter of moments!
    • Cabaret acts: 3-5 minute acts ranging from fire, contact juggling and LED spinning! For corporate events, Fringe related festivals and adult audiences.
    • Window shows: YES, during times of Covid-19’s self isolation, Michael can perform outside your window! Short 10 minute performances are waiting!
    • Live Streaming: Twitch.tv has provided Michael an online platform to perform and for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home.