Top Picks: Circus

From internationally renowned companies to jaw-dropping premieres, expect all kinds of circus at this year’s Fringe

Ten Thousand Hours / image: Andy Phillipson

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Ten Thousand Hours

The Peacock at Gluttony, until 23 March

Eight elite acrobats and a musician present a spectacle of physical skill, dedication, and transformation. This performance by Gravity & Other Myths is a tribute to the sacrifices made to achieve greatness, an ode to the devotion required to perfect our ambitions. 

The Mirror / image: Daniel Boud

The Mirror 

The Octagon at Gluttony, until 23 March

Gravity & Other Myths return with a jaw-dropping acrobatic show exploring self-image, illusion, and modern life. Alongside the GOM ensemble, duo Ekrem Pheonix and Darcy Grant invite audiences to engage via deep reflection, escapism and entertainment. 

JOY / Jack Fenby

Joy 

Ukiyo at Gluttony, until 23 March

The acclaimed company behind Oat Milk & Honey returns with a new world premiere, featuring eight of Australia’s finest acrobats and musicians. Expect live jazz, funk, and hip-hop beats in a thrilling celebration of human resilience.

#since1994 / image: How Chen

#since1994

The Lab at Fool’s Paradise, until 10 March

Taiwan’s Eye Catching Circus comes back to Adelaide with #since1994, a show that explores young Taiwanese women’s challenges in modern society. Following performances in Avignon, Paris, and Prague, the production sees acrobats suspended from a symbolic frame, as they embark on a journey of self-discovery, fortitude, and sisterhood.