2025
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Circus
Physical Theatre
Circa

Duck Pond

Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa ensemble
25 - 27 Sep 2025 (3 performances)
Thu 25 Sep 2025 7:30 pm
Fri 26 Sep 2025 7:30 pm
Sat 27 Sep 2025 7:30 pm
Theatre Royal


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.

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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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Make Your Theatre Night Extra Special

Wine and Cheese

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. 

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Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Tickets

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

     
Premium Full $75     
A Reserve Full $65     
B Reserve Full $55     
C Reserve Full $45    
       

Family of 4

     
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 

Duration

75 mins (no interval)

Patron Advice
  • All ages

For wheelchair and accessible seating enquiries, please contact our box office on (03) 6146 3300 or boxoffice@theatreroyal.com.au