Eternity

The Circa company is one of the pioneers of Australian contemporary circus and is regarded as a world leader. For more than 15 years, the ensemble, led by Yaron Lifschitz, has had close ties with the Düsseldorf Festival, which has co-produced some of its most significant works. Circa last appeared here in 2025 with the sensational show “Wolf”. The new creation “Eternity” is quite different; it is conceived for a sacred space and delves deeply into the mystery and spirituality of iconic works by Arvo Pärt such as “Tabula Rasa” and “Fratres”. Circa creates haunting images for ultimate themes such as love, death and loss, but also promise, hope and profound wonder.

We are offering a “Down Under Special” for this event: if you purchase one ticket each for the “Eternity” and “Ten Thousand Hours” events, you will receive a 10% discount on the total price of both tickets. Please note that this discount cannot be combined with other offers and is not available at the box office on the night. Click here for the discount.

Yaron Lifschitz, director, set design
Jethro Woodward, composition and sound design
Richard Tognetti, musical director, violin
Satu Vänskä, violin
Libby McDonnell, costume design

On Stage
Asha Colless, Jake Kavanagh, Alicia Maccarone, Anisa Monsour, Finn Neil, Tristan St John, Rose Symons

Circa would like to thank the Australian Government for its support through Creative Australia, the central funding and advisory body for the arts, and the Government of the State of Queensland through Arts Queensland.
Eternity is a co-production of the Brisbane Festival and the New Annual Festival in Newcastle.
Australian Chamber Orchestra, recordings of works by Arvo Pärt courtesy of the Australian Chamber Orchestra

With the kind support of St. Anthony’s Church Oberkassel