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FLIP Fabrique: Six°

 
Lisa Simonis Review by Lisa Simonis 4 Published: 12 Aug 2025 Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows Show Dates: 2 Aug 2025-23 Aug 2025

Stepping inside the famous blue Lafayette circus tent in the centre of the Meadows, audiences are greeted by the sound of songbirds. On stage, the faded walls of an old house and a wall-mounted corded telephone immediately set the scene in the past. As the weather turns, a man arrives at the house, escaping torrential rain, to a cryptic pre-recorded message welcoming him inside.

A puzzle yearning to be solved

FLIP Fabrique’s Six° is a profoundly moving and poetic acrobatic exploration of life and finding oneself through others’ stories. As Robert, our main character, steps into the house, a sense of mystery sparks – it’s clear there is something not entirely ordinary about this place.

Six° is a puzzle yearning to be solved. As the rest of the cast appear, they seem unaware of each other, even as objects move around them. Slowly, it becomes clear the house overlaps decades, revealing the lives of some of its past guests. Through breathtaking acrobatics, juggling, hula-hooping and clowning, each guest’s story unfolds – tales of love, loss and friendship – woven into a heartfelt, one-of-a-kind circus performance.

The exquisite set design is a pleasure to view, and its versatility will keep audiences wondering what might happen next. Six° captivates children and adults alike, offering a beautiful reminder that our lives are shaped by the stories we share and the people we meet along the way.

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Five individuals who do not know each other receive a mysterious invitation that leads them, on a stormy night, to an old, abandoned building deep in the forest. These visitors will discover that this house has a soul and a personality all of its own. Dive into this astonishing acrobatic comedy by FLIP Fabrique, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and ingenuity is always at play! On this planet, we are within six degrees of separation from knowing everyone. And since there are only five on stage, it makes you wonder: could the missing connection be you?