Duck Pond- Circa

A contemporary circus reinterpretation of Swan Lake and The Ugly Duckling by the Australian company Circa, with acrobatics, aerial numbers and humour.

This production by the Australian company Circa reinterprets two well-known tales through the language of contemporary circus. The story revolves around identity, transformation and authenticity, and is told through acrobatics, aerial numbers, humour and a highly visual aesthetic.

The plot begins in a palace, on the eve of the Prince's birthday, where a mishap during a pillow fight brings the party to a halt. Cupid brings the Prince and the Ugly Duckling together, and they fall in love through acrobatic duets, until the appearance of the Black Swan changes the course of the night. The second act takes place beside a lake, where the swans and the main characters move between dance and flight, and everything ends with a collective celebration.

Circa is based in Australia and, according to its presentation, has performed in more than 45 countries. Under the direction of Yaron Lifschitz, the company fuses dance, theatre and movement. This show comes to the Teatro del Soho CaixaBank in Málaga, a city theatre that also hosts concerts and other shows, and will appeal to anyone looking for a contemporary take on two classic tales.