Feathers will fly in Circa’s exuberant take on Swan Lake.
The world’s most romantic ballet is re-imagined as a circus spectacular, full of Circa’s signature physicality and shot through with cheeky humour and a thoroughly contemporary energy.
Be swept away by this tale of swans and hapless princes sparkling with quirky touches like the sequinned flipper-wearing duck army and a burlesque black swan. There are sumptuous aerials, jaw-dropping acrobatics and of course feathers! Touching, funny and utterly entertaining, Duck Pond is a tale of identity and finding your true self.
★★★★ “Daring and a desire to go beyond…is what keeps Circa on the cutting edge” – Limelight
“Truly talented group of energetic performers with world-class balancing and stage craft skills that astound and amaze”– Stage Whispers
★★★★ ½ “Duck Pond may just be one of the most exhilarating and thought-provoking shows you will see this year” – Arts Hub
Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Circa is based in Meanjin (Brisbane) on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbal people. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the many lands on which we create and perform. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Always was. Always will be.
Duck Pond is co-commissioned by QPAC and The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, The Art House Wyong, Frankston Arts Centre, HOTA – Home of the Arts, Merrigong Theatre Company and Orange Civic Theatre.
Event Details:
Dates: 18 - 20 September 2025
Times:
Thursday 18 September, 8pm (Opening Night)Friday 19 September, 8pm
Saturday 20 September, 1pm & 8pm
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes, with no interval.
Suitable for: This performance is suitable for audiences of all ages or with parental discretion.
Location: Canberra Theatre Centre