The moment I knew: huddled under a spooky bridge by the Canal de l’Ourcq, we were like two little penguins
<p>At first, <strong>Alyssa Moore</strong> and Jacob Randell kept their romance a secret from their circus troupe; but as the world shut down, they took a leap together</p><ul><li><p>Find more stories from <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/series/the-moment-i-knew">the moment I knew series</a></p></li></ul><p>The first time Jake and I crossed paths was at a circus festival in Bathurst. It was 2010 and I was in my last year of high school. Aspiring circus troupes from across the country had gathered to showcase their acts. It felt like all eyes were on Jake’s group from Adelaide, they were incredibly talented. I definitely remember him – I even took one of his workshops – but didn’t think much more of it.</p><p>I left my home town, Ulladulla, not long after, trained at the National Institute of Circus Arts and launched a freelance acrobatic career in Melbourne. Meanwhile Jake’s troupe had become a company. Gravity & Other Myths was on the ascent, touring internationally, so when a position came up for a flyer I didn’t hesitate to apply.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/11/moment-i-knew-huddled-under-bridge">Continue reading...</a>
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