Category: Circus
Review: Circus Of Illusion Brings Magic And Mystery
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The circus is back in town—minus the tent, but bursting with magic! Michael Boyd brings the razzle-dazzle with Circus of Illusion, a glittering spectacle packed with aerial acrobatics, dazzling dancers, and of course, the master of mystery himself. Set in the stunning surrounds of the State Theatre, this two-act extravaganza…
Review: Circus Oz Non Stop 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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The 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival sees the talented Circus Oz team return to the iconic Melbourne Town Hall for a short run of Non Stop. This follows on from a sold-out season at the Forum Melbourne in 2023. Circus Oz has been a detail in the fabric of Australia’s…
Review: Cirque Alice Is The Perfect Easter Treat
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What do you get when you mix an operatic Alice, a Mad Hatter magician, and a White Rabbit who shreds the violin? You get Cirque Alice, a bold new spectacle from The Illusionists creators Tim Lawson and Simon Painter. This two-hour extravaganza reimagines Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland as a wonder-filled,…
Review: Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett Is Dazzling And Defiant
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The Meat Market is an absolutely fascinating performance space, and the perfect setting for Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett. Entry is poised by quaint structural beams and butchers of a bygone era. It’s a mechanical space, yet much thought was put into making it ornate. Once its original purpose became obsolete,…
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Review: La Clique Is A Wild Wet And Wonderfully Weird Night Out
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Celebrating 20 years since its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, La Clique is back – brasher, bolder, and more brilliant than ever. Currently touring Australia, the Olivier Award-winning circus cabaret is a whirlwind of comedy, burlesque, and sheer chaos. It’s vaudeville for the 21st century, and it doesn’t care about…
Review: The Lady Boys of Bangkok Bring Glamour and Good Vibes to Gluttony
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The Australian premiere of The Lady Boys of Bangkok has taken Gluttony by storm this Adelaide Fringe season. And what a treat it is to have them here! If you are looking for an exotic escape into a world of glitz, glamour and girls like no other, you must catch…
Review: Primal the Show Leaves Audiences Panting For More
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The Adelaide Fringe is overwhelmingly spoilt for choice for shows in the circus cabaret genre. However, I am here to make your next show choice easy, because Primal is an exclusive feast of circus unlike the others! From the creators of Rouge and Shake It, Highwire Entertainment is treating the…
Review: Wonderfully Terrible Things A Dark and Daring Circus Cabaret
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Hailing from Sydney, Cirque Songstress Productions has returned to the 2025 Adelaide Fringe with Wonderfully Terrible Things. Living up to its name, lead vocalist Christine Ibrahim and her cast blend delightfully daring stunts with hilariously cheeky moments that are just the right amount of terrible in the best possible way!…
Review: Infamous Thrills with Big Top Delights
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Awarded Best Fringe Show in 2024, Infamous is back and amazes once again with jaw-dropping circus delights. Located in a big top tent in Ellis Park on the western outskirts of the city, Infamous was first created in 2017 by 6th generation circus performer Joseph Ashton. Formerly known as Ashton’s…
Review: MARVELous the Show A Gloriously Good Time
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If you are after a Thor-oughly entertaining night out, MARVELous the Show is the ultimate whirlwind of chaotic fun! Whether you are a Marvel Universe expert or only vaguely familiar with the characters, MARVELous the Show has a glorious mix of parodies and pop culture references that will leave any…
Review: La Ronde A Daring Dance of Desire and Acrobatics
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A trip to the Garden of Unearthly Delights would not be complete without one of Strut & Fret’s circus cabaret shows. Making its world premiere in 2025 is La Ronde, a grand variété of circus extraordinaires, and it does not disappoint! Director Scott Maidment has gathered a collection of stunning,…
Review: The Rite of Spring by Queensland Symphony Orchestra with C!RCA is Magic
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As I entered the QPAC Concert Hall for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s (QSO) performance of The Rite of Spring with C!RCA, it was clear the evening was going to be a magical experience. The 2025 Season Opening Gala concert features an exquisite program including Debussy’s Prelude to ‘The Afternoon of…
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Review: LIMBO is Edge of Your Seat Entertainment
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Adelaide, you better strap yourself onto the edge of your seat because LIMBO – The Return is this season’s Fringe bucket list show! Causing quite a social media buzz last year, Strut & Fret’s world-renowned circus cabaret show LIMBO has made a triumphant return to the Adelaide Fringe! Off the…
Review: Hudsons Circus Might Just Be The Greatest Show on Earth
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Hudsons Circus is one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen. It had everything: death-defying, nausea-inducing tightrope acts, seemingly impossible motorbike stunts, an endless parade of animals, and a classic circus clown. Hudsons Circus is currently on tour in Queensland and is billed as a traditional circus with a…
Review: Blanc de Blanc Encore Has Never Looked Better
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While many local theatre companies are just coming back to work after the festive break, the party never stopped at The West End Electric. Since its arrival in November, Blanc de Blanc Encore has been wowing audiences with its blend of comedic charm, dazzling circus acts and stunning cabaret performances.…
Review: LASSÙ Big Top Fun at Fringe World Perth
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The world premiere of LASSÙ is the debut production from seventh-generation circus performer Merrik Ashton. Combining modern and traditional circus acts with cabaret, dance, and burlesque, LASSÙ serves as a very entertaining evening for Perth theatregoers this Fringe season. LASSÙ is performed in a bespoke big top/ spiegeltent in Victoria Park, with the…
Review: LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil
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On opening night, a capacity crowd of 2,500 people gathered under the Big Top to celebrate the Queensland premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA. Arriving in Brisbane as part of the 2024 Australian tour, it’s been 25 years since the first Cirque show hit our shores. LUZIA is a Mexican-inspired…
Review: LIMBO – The Return at The West End Electric
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The dress code for the opening night of LIMBO – The Return was vintage theatre glam, which couldn’t have been more fitting for a venue and a show that evoked something from another era. LIMBO – The Return at The West End Electric ticked all the boxes for a night…
