Barzirk at GPO Grand
Barzirk. Deep in the belly of Martin Place, a bite sized show that packs the punch of a full-scale circus. We followed the steep staircase snaking its way underground, and found ourselves at the entrance of a hidden bar. True…
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‘Barbu’ brings sexy bearded circus to the Sydney Opera House
In case you hadn’t heard, there’s a new circus in town. Barbu (French for ‘bearded’) is a new show for adults. Gone are the elephants, tigers and animal cruelty of old — here to stay are the breathtaking performances of…
Siro-A is the personification of Tokyo’s bright lights
The effects of a simple, well executed concept are amazing. Japanese dance troupe/human video game Siro-A execute the idea of lights, movement and music to entertain audiences in a zany way. They blend techno music, light shows, and puppetry (of…
‘Circus 1903’ – a magical performance
Warning: this show is suitable only for people who believe in magic. It’s hard to say ‘that is not possible’ when you’ve just seen ‘Circus 1903‘. If before I thought some things were impossible, after the show, I firmly believe…
Spiegel’esque at the Spiegel Zelt
A show for all ages? Definitely not! Unashamedly bold and daring, Spiegel’esque pulls off an onslaught of raunchy risks with its endless unexpected plot twists and comedic surprises – all perfectly suitable for a mature audience (actually, I’m pretty sure…
A night at Club Swizzle a.k.a. the coolest club in town
Complete with bartending acrobats, a roller skating ukulele player, and a woman with pelvic floor muscles so powerful she can play a kazoo with her vagina, Club Swizzle is everything you never knew you wanted to see. If this is…
Getting down with the clowns: Sydney Street Food Circus
The inaugural celebration of Sydney’s Street Food Circus included a funky foodie playground filled with live entertainment and a number of food and drink options. The circus took place at Fraser Park, which on rests quaintly between the Sydney Portuguese…
Cirque du Soleil’s new show ‘KOOZA’ is world-class circus
The word of the night at Cirque du Soleil’s new show, ‘KOOZA’, was ‘no’. As in: ‘No, that’s not possible’. ‘No, they might fall’. ‘No, I can’t believe they can do that’. But this is Cirque du Soleil. It is possible;…