Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble
These zebras juggle and flip. These kangaroos skip and somersault. The elephants have rhythm and the dinosaur bones shake, clatter and roll to the music.
Carnival of the Animals whisks you away on a thrilling circus escapade inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns' delightful salute to feathers, fur and fins.
Carnival of the Animals captivates with whimsical tales of creatures of the land and sea, bringing this classical music suite to life for a whole new generation of circus, music and animal lovers. Circa’s world-famous acrobats tumble, fly, leap and spin their way through the many wondrous worlds of the animal kingdom!
Youth Participation Program:
Witness the incredible skills of local, budding circus performers! This season of Carnival of the Animals will feature 16 young performers from Victoria, who will rehearse and perform alongside the Circa ensemble. See below for more information.
About Circa:
Circa Contemporary Circus is one of the world's leading performance companies. Since 2004, from its base in Brisbane, Circa has toured the world - performing in 39 countries to over a million people. Circa's works have been greeted with standing ovations, rave reviews and sold-out houses across six continents. Under the direction of circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, Circa features an ensemble of exceptional, multi-skilled circus artists who have been a regular fixture at leading festivals and venues in New York, London, Berlin and Montreal.
Event info:
Age suitability: This show is recommended for ages 3+. Children under the age of 15 must be under the supervision of a responsible adult (18 years of age or older) at all times.
Duration: 65 mins except for Saturday 16 September 50 mins
Relaxed Performance: Saturday 16 September at 2.00pm
Youth Participation Program: Young people aged 7 to 12 years with circus, dance or gymnastics backgrounds are invited to be part of this season of Carnival of the Animals!