Playhouse, QPAC


23 - 26 Nov 2022
$59 - $69

A transaction fee of $7.20 applies.

Discounts Available

Student, Under 30s, Schools

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1 hour 10 minutes

(no interval, subject to change without notice)

After the smash-hits of Humans 2.0, Carnival of the Animals and Peepshow, Brisbane’s globally renowned Circa returns with their newest creation On by Circa.  

A chance encounter. A touch. An improbable connection. On by Circa follows eight strangers whose lives cross in the courtyard of an apartment block. Over the course of a single night they will fight, love, laugh and find moments of beauty and transcendence.  

Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, with a pulsating score from Melbourne composer Jethro Woodward and striking lighting design from Paul JacksonOn by Circa is an unmissable and powerful new work infused with fierce humanity and exceptional acrobatics.

View the full Digital Program here [2MB PDF].


Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble

Director Yaron Lifschitz
Composer and Sound Designer Jethro Woodward
Costume Designer Libby McDonnell
Lighting Designer Paul Jackson


…a stylish, flawlessly executed physical essay on the human need for connection.

- The Age

…the ensemble’s extraordinary strength, flexibility, timing, co-ordination and sheer trust in one another thrills and delights.

-  Limelight

Circa’s performers are the rock stars of the circus world.

- The List, UK

...reaches beyond the technical and physical nature of circus.

- The Australian

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Important Information

Age Recommendation

8 years and older.

Accessibility at QPAC

For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here .

Presented by QPAC & Circa

A Monash University commission

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.