La Ronde

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Date Reviewed: 24/10/2025

LA RONDE is a high-energy, intoxicating blend of circus, live music, and comedy that dazzles from the first beat to the last.

Created by the internationally acclaimed Strut & Fret, the powerhouse behind BLANC DE BLANC and LIMBO, this production confirms their reputation for delivering spectacle with style. More than a show, LA RONDE is a joyous, slightly decadent celebration of physical artistry, cabaret, and song. It’s an open invitation to surrender to the moment and revel in its mischievous spirit. Direct from Europe, the production fizzes with acrobatics, juggling, music, and quick wit. The pace is unrelenting, the energy infectious, and the performers seem to flirt with the laws of gravity at every turn.

Each act is a showstopper in its own right, showcasing skill and daring of the highest calibre. It’s the kind of performance that keeps your pulse racing and your eyes wide. Staged in the round, the setup ensures no one misses a moment, though the action often spills into the audience, who quickly become part of the fun. Audience participation may sound intimidating at first, but it’s playful and never pushy.

From the outset, the atmosphere is loud, lively, and gloriously unrestrained. A driving soundtrack amplifies the excitement and perfectly matches the visual chaos on stage. An intermission offers a welcome breather and a chance to refill your champagne before the second half lifts the energy even higher, with sequences that soar both literally and figuratively.

Hosted at The Grand Electric, Surry Hills, a venue now synonymous with bold and imaginative theatre, the experience extends beyond the stage. The courtyard bar serves food, cocktails, and atmosphere in equal measure, so it’s worth arriving early to savour the pre-show buzz.

Seating is mostly at floor level with a mezzanine above, and those seeking indulgence can opt for the Moët Champagne Tables right at the front. Running from 23 October to 21 December 2025, LA RONDE is a must-see event on Sydney’s entertainment calendar.

This is not conventional theatre, but a full-bodied, immersive celebration of artistry and excess. If you love circus, comedy, or simply a wildly entertaining night out, LA RONDE delivers in spades.

Reviewed by Vincent