If you’re looking for a school holiday outing that’s equal parts jaw-dropping, hilarious and thought-provoking, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus has you covered.
Australia’s National Youth Circus is heading to the Sydney Opera House from 4 to 11 July with the world premiere of Pay No Attention – a spectacular new production that combines gravity-defying acrobatics, laugh-out-loud comedy and theatrical illusion in a performance where nothing is ever quite what it seems.
Performed by 13 of the company’s extraordinary young artists, Pay No Attention throws audiences into a whirlwind of disguises, shifting identities and mind-bending trickery. One minute performers are soaring through the air with breathtaking aerial stunts, the next they’re blurring the lines between reality and illusion with sleight of hand, comic chaos and unexpected transformations.
But beneath the spectacular circus skills lies a surprisingly timely story.
Inspired by the world today’s young people are growing up in, the show explores life in an era of fake news, digital manipulation and endless competing narratives. With everyone claiming to have the “truth”, Pay No Attention asks audiences to consider how we decide what’s real, who we choose to believe and how our identities are constantly evolving.
It’s a clever concept wrapped in a seriously entertaining package, celebrating the way young people experiment with who they are, embracing reinvention while navigating a world where certainty can feel increasingly elusive.
Expect a kaleidoscope of contradictions, where every new character leaves a trace of the last, every illusion raises more questions and every astonishing stunt keeps audiences firmly on the edge of their seats.
Renowned as one of the world’s leading youth performing arts companies, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus has built an international reputation for producing world-class circus artists, touring acclaimed productions throughout Australia and overseas. For decades, the company has showcased the remarkable talent, discipline and creativity of young performers, proving age is no barrier to delivering extraordinary live theatre.
This latest production continues that tradition, blending world-class circus artistry with a story that feels both playful and deeply relevant.
Whether you’re introducing the kids to live performance, planning a family day out during the school holidays or simply love contemporary circus, Pay No Attention promises plenty of thrills, laughs and moments that will leave you wondering, “Did that really just happen?”
One thing is certain: this is one circus where paying attention has never been more rewarding.
Get your tickets here: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/kids-families/pay-no-attention
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