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  • 2023
  • Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus
Image Credit: Dylan Evans
  • Circus and Physical
  • Family / Kids

circawolfgangmusicalcircus23 Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus QPAC , Circa Circus and Physical, Family / Kids Circa Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus

24 - 26 Nov 2023
Playhouse
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$35
55 minutes
no interval, subject to change without notice

Overview

The thrill of circus, the mayhem of Mozart! 

Straight from the score and onto the stage, the man known as Mozart appears amid a storm of powder, tumbling and twirling, as musical mayhem and movement fuse in this family show with a circus twist.

To those who know him, he is Wolfgang, the dart-playing ratbag. To those who are watching and listening, he is the wigged genius Mozart. Come and discover his irrepressible spirit and vibrant compositions through physical comedy and mischievous antics.

Designed to amaze people from the age of three and upwards, Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus reinvents the composer’s magical music in a skilful and illuminating show featuring Circa’s dexterous daredevil artists and a live accordionist. Watch as the notes are physically lifted off the page as performers bring the renowned compositions to life amidst a storm of powder, tumbles and crashes, all under the eccentric swirl of the conductor’s baton.

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Age Recommendation

Suitable for all ages, recommended for those aged 3 years and older.

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Gallery

  • Image from Circa’s 2023 production of Wolfgang’s Magical Musical CircusImage Credit: Dylan Evans
  • Image Credit: Clare Hawley
  • Image from Circa’s 2023 production of Wolfgang’s Magical Musical CircusImage Credit: Dylan Evans
  • Image Credit: Clare Hawley
  • Image Credit: Clare Hawley
  • Image from Circa’s 2023 production of Wolfgang’s Magical Musical CircusImage Credit: Dylan Evans
  • Image from Circa’s 2023 production of Wolfgang’s Magical Musical CircusImage Credit: Dylan Evans
  • Image from Circa’s 2023 production of Wolfgang’s Magical Musical CircusImage Credit: Dylan Evans
  • Image from Circa’s 2023 production of Wolfgang’s Magical Musical CircusImage Credit: Dylan Evans
  • Image from Circa’s 2023 production of Wolfgang’s Magical Musical CircusImage Credit: Dylan Evans
  • ★★★★⯪
    ArtsHub
  • ★★★★
    The show is gilded with comedy that had all ages laughing with raucous enthusiasm, and the music keeps the carousel turning at a frenetic pace.
    Brisbane Times
  • ...manic and magical.
    The Guardian, UK
  • ★★★★
    The List, UK

Cast and Creatives

  • Created by Yaron Lifschitz with Benjamin Knapton and the Circa Ensemble
  • Director Yaron Lifschitz
  • Associate Director Benjamin Knapton
  • Music  Mozart and Quincy Grant
  • Lighting Designer Geoff Squires
  • Technical Director  Jason Organ
  • Costume Designer Libby McDonnell
  • Assistant Costume Designer  Selene Cochrane
  • Artistic Consultants Darcy Grant and Scott Wit
  • Circa Australia and New Zealand  Danielle Kellie

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