A ripple felt by one, is felt by all.

Presented by Women’s Circus. Directed by Christy Flaws.

This year, Melbourne’s iconic Women’s Circus celebrates its 35th anniversary with Murmuration, a spectacular new work devised and performed by a 60-strong ensemble of Women’s Circus members, directed by award-winning performance maker Christy Flaws.

Featuring performers aged from 19 to 77, this exciting new offering from the organisation is inspired by the spectacle of thousands of wild birds moving together as one body. A Murmuration. Flocking together for safety, warmth, and to share information, it truly is one of nature’s great displays. The perfect image for a community that has spent 35 years moving and growing together.

With an intergenerational ensemble on the stage, this epic production draws on a vast array of inspiring, shared memories to tell the story of the Women’s Circus community. Created by the entire ensemble, under the expert guidance of director Christy Flaws, this is a community telling its own story, in its own words, with their own bodies, featuring live music and soundscapes developed in collaboration with the cast. Since 1991, Women’s Circus has grown from a safe space for survivors into a national leader in social circus.

Murmuration is a celebration of memories and connection from three and a half decades of bold, brave, creative people using their bodies to do extraordinary things together. Don’t miss the opportunity to mark this incredible moment in the herstory of Melbourne’s renowned Women’s Circus.

Dates and times

18 to 28 November 2026

Wed to Sat 8pm, Sat matinees 3pm

Preview (Wed 18 November) is booked separately HERE.

Opening night: Thurs 19 November 8pm

Auslan interpreted: Sat 21 November 8pm and Sat 28 November 3pm