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Thursday, July 18

Circus with a conscience comes to Fringe

Stories of race and queer culture are tumbled together with risky acrobatics, aerial thrills and handstands in three genre-bending circus shows debuting at the Adelaide Fringe.

Fringe review: A Simple Space

Seven exceptional athletes show off their virtuosity in A Simple Space – a hugely impressive, intimate acrobatic showcase at the Royal Croquet Club. ★★★★½

A scene from Toruk: The First Flight.

Review: Cirque du Soleil’s Toruk - The First Flight

Cirque du Soleil’s new Avatar-inspired show Toruk: The First Flight uses multimedia and spectacular visual effects to create an immersive experience unlike anything fans have experienced in previous shows.

'Greatest Show on Earth' to close after nearly 150 years

The clowns, animal acts and acrobats of the storied Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus are taking their final bow at an arena outside New York City in the farewell performance of the Greatest Show on Earth after nearly 150 years.

Circus brings a unique taste of Cambodian culture to OzAsia

Edgy and energetic, Phare Circus will present a performance during Adelaide’s OzAsia Festival that draws on Cambodian stories, history and culture. But beyond its entertainment value, the circus is also transforming the lives of its young performers.