Age Recommendation
Recommended for ages 8+.
Playhouse, QPAC
13 - 16 May 2026
$59 - $69
A transaction fee of $7.50 applies.
Discounts Available
Schools, Groups
1 hour 15 minutes
(no interval, subject to change without notice)
Duck Pond
Feathers will fly in Circa’s exuberant take on Swan Lake
The world’s most romantic ballet is re-imagined as a circus spectacular, full of Circa’s signature physicality and shot through with cheeky humour and a thoroughly contemporary energy.
Be swept away by this tale of swans and hapless princes sparkling with quirky touches like the sequinned flipper-wearing duck army and a burlesque black swan. There are sumptuous aerials, jaw-dropping acrobatics and of course feathers! Touching, funny and utterly entertaining, Duck Pond is a tale of identity and finding your true self.
Whether for a romantic evening or a moment of joy with family and friends, this is a show for everyone.
A masterful presentation of exhilarating talent.
- Standing Innovation
Unmissable...a production designed not just to be watched, but to be felt.
- Hang Out Room
A daring circus twist on Swan Lake that balances beauty, danger, and cheeky irreverence.
- Melbournise Me
Duck Pond may just be one of the most exhilarating and thought-provoking shows you will see this year.
- Arts Hub
A wonderfully polished take on modern circus
- The Age
Graceful aerial solos. Jaw dropping lifts. Superhuman balances. Swan Lake as you’ve never seen it before.
- The Times
Thoroughly entertaining. This circus mash-up of swan lake and the ugly duckling is a seasonal treat.
- Time Out
Creatives
Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble
Created by
Yaron Lifschitz
Director
Jethro Woodward
Composer & Sound Designer
Libby McDonnell
Costume Designer
Alexander Berlage
Lighting Designer
Rani Luther
Dramaturg/Associate Choreographer
Marty Evans
Associate Director
Important Information
Accessibility at QPAC
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through QPAC's Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility
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Presented by QPAC and Circa
Duck Pond is co-commissioned by QPAC and The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi; The Art House Wyong; Frankston Arts Centre; Merrigong Theatre Company and Orange Civic Theatre.
Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
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.
