Wolfgang in The Stars

Wolfgang in the Stars is a music-fuelled circus space romp of galactic proportions.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, part time genius, full-time rat-bag, can’t finish his lullaby. The final notes of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star have slipped away, so he builds a rocket and blasts into space to find them, with his best friend – a faithful circus bear – in tow.

On their adventure they tumble through galaxies where asteroids lurk and space dinosaurs roar. But there’s a catch! A galactic glitch threatens to strand them light-years from home. To chart a course back to Earth, Wolfgang learns that sometimes, to find your melody, you need a little stardust…and your best friend by your side.

Wolfgang in the Stars is a dazzling delight for all ages - bursting with truly gravity-defying acrobatics, live video projections, puppetry, music and a heartwarming message of connection.

Because imagination travels faster than light and no good story ever obeyed the laws of physics. Strap in - adventure awaits!

"A must-see. Radiant, ridiculous and deeply human." - Weekend Notes

"Five out of five twinkling stars." - Stage Whispers

Wolfgang in the Stars Workshop with Circa

Jump, tumble and play with Circa's Wolfgang in the Stars workshop! Led by circus performers from the Circa ensemble, participants will have the opportunity to learn circus skills and creative movement inspired by the show. You'll work together to build your very own performance sequence set to music by Mozart and Quincy Grant. No experience needed, just a love of fun and adventure!

• What to wear: Comfortable clothing suitable for movement
• What to bring: A water bottle
• Suitable for ages 3+, only participating patrons require a ticket, supervising adults do not.  

Wolfgang in the Stars is commissioned by QPAC, The Art House Wyong, Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre and Riverside Theatres Paramatta.

Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Circa is based in Meanjin (Brisbane) on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbal people. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the many lands on which we create and perform. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Always was. Always will be.

Creative Team and Cast

Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble  

Written and Directed by Yaron Lifschitz  

Music Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Quincy Grant Costume  

Designer Libby McDonnell Stage Design Yaron Lifschitz and Mark Middleton  

Lighting Design Jason Organ  

Musical Director Quincy Grant  

Associate Director Benjamin Knapton  

Video System Design Stephen Brodie Associate Designer Sarah Winter  

Associate Costume Designer Anna Handford Executive Producer Danielle Kellie Set Build Dylan Kelly  

Costumes created by Andrew Carpenter, Janie Grant, Michelle Hair, Anna Handford, Aki Hasegawa, Jemima Morgan, Trang Vo  

Bears made suitable for Circus by Alice de Groot Fabulous Phoamy  

Wigs by Philmah’s Werqshop  

Plate Spinning equipment and training by David Sampford