CIRCUS: Duck Pond - HOTA, Circa

Title: Duck Pond

Presented By: HOTA and Circa

Genre: Circus / Contemporary performance

Synopsis: Feathers will fly in Circa’s exuberant take on Swan Lake, where the world’s most romantic ballet is re-imagined as a circus spectacular full of physicality, cheeky humour and contemporary energy. Be swept away by a tale of swans and hapless princes, with jaw-dropping acrobatics, sumptuous aerials and quirky touches like a sequinned flipper-wearing duck army and a burlesque black swan. It’s touching, funny and utterly entertaining, a story about identity and finding your true self.

Performance Dates: March 6th - 7th, 2026

Performance Times:

• Friday 7PM

• Saturday 11AM

Performance Location and Address: Theatre 1, HOTA, Home of the Arts, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Australia

Ticket Costs:

• Adult - $59

• Child - $39

• Senior - $49

• Student - $39

• Family (2 adults + 2 children) - $180

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Duck Pond

Warnings: Includes haze effect during performance.

Recommended Age: Suitable for ages 6+

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Creative Team:

• Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa ensemble

• Director, Stage Design – Yaron Lifschitz

• Composer and Sound Designer – Jethro Woodward

• Costume Designer – Libby McDonnell

• Lighting Designer – Alexander Berlage

• Associate Director – Marty Evans

• Dramaturg/Associate Choreographer – Rani Luther

• Voice Over Artist – Elise Greig

Production Website: HOTA - Duck Pond

Other Information:

• Duck Pond is a co-commission supported by QPAC, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, The Art House Wyong, Frankston Arts Centre, HOTA – Home of the Arts, Merrigong Theatre Company and Orange Civic Theatre.

• Home of the Arts offers wheelchair access, accessible toilets and step-free entry; patrons with specific requirements should contact HOTA ahead of the performance to arrange assistance.