Duck Pond
Get ready for feathers to fly in Circa’s exuberant reimagining of Swan Lake. This circus spectacular combines the world’s most romantic ballet with Circa’s signature physicality, cheeky humour, and contemporary energy.
Expect jaw-dropping acrobatics, sumptuous aerials, and quirky touches like a sequinned flipper-wearing duck army and a burlesque black swan.
Duck Pond is a heartwarming, funny, and utterly entertaining tale of identity and self-discovery.
Created by visionary Yaron Lifschitz and the globally renowned Circa ensemble, this is a must-see for ballet, fairy tale, and circus lovers alike.
Don’t miss its only Tasmanian season at the Theatre Royal.
Opening night event | Thursday 25 September
★★★★½
Duck Pond may just be one of the most exhilarating and thought-provoking shows you will see this year.ArtsHub
Director and Stage Designer | Yaron Lifschitz
Composer and Sound Designer | Jethro Woodward
Costume Designer | Libby McDonnell
Lighting Designer | Alexander Berlage
Associate Director | Marty Evans
Dramaturg and Associate Choreographer | Rani Luther
Voice Over Artist | Elise Greig
Circa is based in Meanjin (Brisbane) on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbal people. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the many lands on which we create and perform. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Always was. Always will be.
Limited 30 Under 30 / Industry Allies / Student Members $30
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Purchase a Wine and Cheese Package and arrive early to enjoy exclusive access to your very own VIP area*. Available 90 minutes before the show, these private spaces are perfect for relaxing, catching up with friends, and soaking up the pre-show atmosphere — all while enjoying a delicious selection of David Johnstone & Associates wines and Hill Street cheese. Please note, wine and cheese packs are designed for two.
Choose from the below:
David Johnstone and Associates wines
Richmond Park Estate, Coal River Valley, TAS
- Richmond Pinot Gris
- Richmond Rose
- Richmond Pinot Noir
Hill Street cheese packs include:
- Island Brie This is the mother of all soft cheeses, with a creamy, voluptuous flavour and edible, velvety white rind.
- Manchego A semi-hard cheese made from sheep’s milk in the La Mancha region of Spain. It’s known for its distinctive herringbone rind, nutty flavour, and buttery texture.
- Little Blue Lake Tasmanian Blue A smooth creamy blue cheese designed to appeal to all palates. Aged for several months to enable a good depth of veining and flavour to develop.
Quince Paste
Please note, cheese selection may change depending on availability.


Stalls and Dress Circle
Premium | Full $85 | | Concession $75 | |
A Reserve | Full $75 | | Concession $65 | | Child $55 |
B Reserve | Full $65 | | Concession $55 | | Child $50 |
C Reserve | Full $55 | | Concession $45 | | Child $40 |
Gallery |
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Premium | Full $75 | ||
A Reserve | Full $65 | ||
B Reserve | Full $55 | ||
C Reserve | Full $45 | ||
Family of 4 |
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A Reserve | $55 | ||
B Reserve | $50 | ||
C Reserve |
$40 |
Family - 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children
*all bookings will incur a $5 transaction fee
75 mins (no interval)
- All ages
For wheelchair and accessible seating enquiries, please contact our box office on (03) 6146 3300 or boxoffice@theatreroyal.com.au