Circa’s genre-defying Duck Pond takes flight at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre from January 14, 2026, following a sold-out run at London’s Royal Festival Hall and an upcoming season at the Sydney Opera House. This captivating reimagining of Swan Lake and The Ugly Duckling masterfully blends classical ballet with contemporary circus, delivering a stunning fusion of artistry, acrobatics, and cheeky humor that enchants audiences.
Champagne in hand. The lights go down. Suddenly — you’re swept into a glittering collision of ballet, circus and pure theatrical brilliance. Duck Pond is a spectacle built for sharing, equal parts romance and exhilaration. A story you thought you knew, re-told in a way you’ll never forget.
Created by Artistic Director and CEO Yaron Lifschitz, the 2025 recipient of the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) Distinguished Artist Award, Duck Pond unites the romance and beauty of classical ballet with the daring spectacle of contemporary circus. With its soaring aerial artistry, masterful acrobatics, and the unrivalled skill of Circa’s ensemble, this extraordinary production is not to be missed.
As Australia’s most globally active performing arts company, Circa has captivated more than two million people across 45 countries and six continents. The Brisbane-based company has forged a distinguished reputation as elite and emotive performers, redefining expectations of circus as an art form.
Duck Pond is playing at the Sydney Opera House from 9 January and Melbourne’s Princess Theatre from 14 January 2026. Tickets are on sale now at duckpondmelbourne.com.au
