"Fawn Phoenix is a world-travelled, award-winning performance artist, aerialist, fire performer, producer, and creative director whose work lives at the intersection of mythology, sensuality, and psychological storytelling. She is the founder of Rising Phoenix Productions and the creative force behind the critically praised Adelaide Fringe work Finding Beauty in the Beast, a multidisciplinary cabaret exploring mental health, self-identity, and the shadows we carry beneath the surface.
With training across dance, circus arts, aerials, burlesque, and contemporary movement, Fawn has built a distinctive performance language centred around transformation, empowerment, and rebirth. Her signature fusion of fire aerials â a rare and technically demanding specialty â has earned her recognition as a standout artist known for intensity, athleticism, and emotional depth.
Fawnâs artistic style merges high-impact visuals with intimate storytelling, drawing inspiration from mythology, psychology, and lived experience. As a social worker and advocate for mental health, she integrates real human themes into her work, creating shows that challenge stigma and invite audiences to confront their own internal narratives.
Through Rising Phoenix Productions and the Rising Phoenix Academy of Performing Arts, she mentors emerging talent and champions opportunities for performers to evolve artistically and professionally. Whether on stage, in the studio, or behind the scenes, Fawn is committed to building spaces where creativity, vulnerability, and empowerment collide.
Her work continues to expand across festivals, touring circuits, training programs, and collaborative productions â establishing her as a dynamic creative leader with a distinctive voice in contemporary circus and alternative performance."