A collage of people showing their circus skills.

Spherical

1 - 8 July 2023

In the Studio

Kids & Families

Ages 5+ | The Flying Fruit Fly Circus is back with a brand new show where knockabout comedy meets breathtaking aerials. Witness the incredible talents of young performers in this all-round circus extravaganza!

The circus is in town!

Spherical is a brand new work, brought to you by the fabulous Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Australia's National Youth Circus. Prepare to be amazed by the mind-blowing tricks, the intricate juggling acts and the nail biting aerials inspired by the curves of the Sydney Opera House sails for our 50th anniversary.

Get ready for this ensemble of young performers aged 11 – 18 years, to flip, juggle, balance and dive their way into your heart!

Sydney Opera House presents a Flying Fruit Fly Circus production

Other information

You may also like

Andy Griffiths LIVE

6 Sep 2025

Hold on tight for a white-knuckle ride into the wild imagination of one of Australia’s favourite storytellers, Andy Griffiths, with a guest appearance from illustrator Bill Hope. Join the bestselling creator of the Treehouse series for a laugh-out-loud event to launch his new book: You & Me and the Peanut Butter Beast. Dive into the world of Andy’s latest adventure, in this special Sydney exclusive where he’ll tell you all about his new book and revisit some highlights from his old ones, with special guest Bill Hope. Laughs guaranteed—dress-ups encouraged!

  • Talks and Ideas
  • Kids & Families

Moss Piglet

27 & 28 Sep 2025

Playful and thrilling, Moss Piglet is an epic new work for families about how even the tiniest of things can be the strongest. Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through the microscopic world of the tardigrade… perhaps you’ve heard of them? There are also performances of Moss Piglet for Schools.

  • Kids & Families
  • Theatre
On a bright green background is an animated creature. It is pink and round with eight logs and a round mouth with small teeth.

The Adventures of Peacock, Chicken and the Pony They Rode Upon

29 & 30 Aug 2025

Join three unlikely friends on a cosmic journey filled with music, puppets, and laughter in this family-friendly adventure celebrating identity, friendship, and the joy of being different. A family-friendly, all-ages theatre experience blending puppetry, original music and multimedia to tell a whimsical intergalactic adventure. This imaginative show follows a peacock, a chicken, and a pony as they journey through the vast, whimsical roads of Nowhereville in search of identity, purpose and friendship.

  • Theatre
  • Kids & Families

Checking availability