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Student spotlights, festival recaps, hoola-hoop scoops, and behind-the-scenes from the studio.

World Circus Day Open Day

If you’ve ever wanted to run away and join the circus, this is your moment. Minus the running away bit.We’re celebrating World Circus Day with a free open day at Roundabout Circus, and you’re invited.Whether you’re five, fifteen or fifty, this is your chance to try something completely different in a space that’s welcoming, supportive and a whole lot of fun.What's happening on the dayWe’re opening the doors and giving you a proper taste of circus.You can jump into a workshop, watch a performance

How a Teen Hooked Gosford’s Heart | Neverland circus Gosford

The week before our Neverland circus show at our Gossy home was one of those wild, wonderful circus weeks where everything felt impossible, until it wasn’t.A few performers and crew got sick. One lead role had to be replaced while stage props were still being finished. And yet, this team made it happen.When Hook suddenly became an empty spot on the cast list, teen performer and team member Isabelle stepped up to the captain's quarters.Isabelle learned the entire role in less than a day with supp

Roundabout Circus Gosford: Celebrating Tina and Angie

Our inaugural Student of the Year Award was given to Maisie BD for 2025.

The Playful Plate Central Coast: Unique Dining Experience by Roundabout Circus

Sometimes a project comes along that feels like circus without ever stepping inside the studio. Something brave, unexpected, playful, and built entirely on human connection. That’s exactly what’s arriving on the Central Coast this December.The Playful Plate is a tiny outdoor restaurant with nothing to eat and everything to feel. Created by Alicia Gonzalez and Gordon & Gonzalez and supported by Central Coast Council’s Creative Art Central program, it’s a gentle experiment in sitting with stranger

The Dynamic Duo AussieBela

From Paris’ Moulin Rouge to big-top tours, Duo AussieBela have wowed audiences worldwide. This September, they bring their breathtaking act to Roundabout.So, picture this.One person balancing upside-down on a single palm; the other, steady as a statue with a heartbeat. That’s Duo AussieBela. Danii (“Aussie”) and Sasha (“Bela”), a partnership built on trust you can feel from your seat.Danii grew up in Mudgee and carved a global path as a dancer and aerialist, including Paris’ Moulin Rouge, before

Meet Lana: Playfulness in Performance at Roundabout Circus Gosford

Our November Roundabout Circus spotlight shines on Lana.Lana joined Roundabout as a young teen and has grown into a performer who lights up every stage. She’s curious, courageous, and full of heart. Everything we love to see in our community.At this year’s Bend the Air aerial competition in Newcastle, Lana wowed the judges with her Puss in Boots act, a playful, character-filled trapeze routine packed with storytelling and charm.Her coach, Hunnah, said Lana poured her heart into bringing the char

Isabelle has us Hooked | Student Spotlight Youth Circus Gosford

At Roundabout, our students don’t just learn circus skills. They discover confidence, creativity and connection, and they find a place where they truly belong.This month’s Student Spotlight shines on Isabelle, one of our young adults whose courage and creativity recently helped bring Neverland to life. Isabelle had been working on building a crocodile costume out of recycled materials and was going to perform as the puppet master of Nanna the dog and the crocodile character. When the role of Ho

Irene's Story

Two years in, and still finding new things to love about circus.That's Irene in a nutshell. She joined the Roundabout community about two years ago. Starting with aerials as her gateway obsession. Since then, she's tried new skills, come to all the community events, made her own props, shared her journey on Band, and cheered on the people around her.Irene is a ray of sunshine, rainbows and pure joyful self-expression. We love having her and her family visit us at various events around the Centra

Amazing Miss Maisie | 2025 Student of the Year Spotlight Youth Circus Gosford

Our inaugural Student of the Year Award was given to Maisie BD for 2025.

Smiles All Round in Canberra

Well, it's been a minute since our Performance Troupe took more than their juggling skills to the Canberra Circus Festival. But wow, did they learn, embracing what we represent at Roundabout—lots of curiosity, courage, and connection.Our troupe’s cups are overflowing after a week of workshops, mentoring and coaching from circus artists all over Australia. We swapped tricks, shared laughs, tried new skills and soaked up ideas. For some of our troupe, it was their first time performing on a nation

Roundabout Circus March Events | Central Coast Circus

Welcome back, everyone! It feels like we blinked and suddenly everyone’s back at school, back at work and straight into the rhythm of the year. We’ve already hit the ground running at Roundabout, and I have to say, it’s shaping up to be another busy and exciting year.We kicked things off by celebrating our 9th birthday, which still feels slightly surreal. Nine years of building this community, watching students grow up in the studio and seeing circus become a regular part of so many local events

Love Lanes Festival Wyong

There’s something special about performing in a place that already feels like home. That’s exactly what it felt like for Roundabout Circus at the Love Lanes Festival in Wyong.Sarah from Roundabout Circus shares her experience with us. Love Lanes Festival is unlike any other event on the Central Coast. It celebrates community, connection, and one of our oldest suburbs by transforming the historic laneways between buildings into vibrant, living spaces filled with music, art, food, and joy. From t

Discover Circus Classes Gosford Roundabout Circus Kids Teens Adults – Fun Starts Here at Roundabout Circus

Looking for something fun, fresh and genuinely exciting to start the year?Our Discovery Pass might just be the answer. We have an exclusive discount for World Circus Day which is 18th April. We are offering unlimited classes for only $25! This is also open to everyone - New students, current students and returning students. Come and get more Circus in your week. Even if its one class a week, it will brighten your day. Designed for new students, the Discovery Pass gives you unlimited access to

Roundabout Circus 9th Birthday | Community Circus Central Coast

January saw us celebrate a mammoth nine years of Roundabout Circus. Nine years of classes, performances, friendships, growth and plenty of upside-down moments along the way.Thanks to everyone who came to discover what we do, and to our community who've been with us for all or part of our nine years, and helped us celebrate. Despite the weather, we had a wonderful day.Families, adults, curious first-timers and long-time circus friends moved through the studio all day. The rigs were up, the mats w

Roundabout Circus Troupe Auditions Central Coast, Gosford - Join Now!

If you’ve ever watched one of our shows and felt that spark, the "I want to do that" feeling, then this is your moment.Performance Troupe auditions are coming up, and we’re looking for dedicated young artists who are ready to take their circus journey further.Roundabout’s Performance Troupe members train twice a week, develop original acts, perform at community events, and help shape our major productions. It’s a place for students who love circus, love teamwork, and want to explore their creati

Roundabout Circus AGM performance night | Central Coast

Our AGM Performance night is a celebration and we are doing it Circus-styleOur Annual General Meeting might have chairs in rows, but it's not a 'suit and tie', 'minutes & lectern' kind of evening. At Roundabout, the AGM is part of our Tea & Circus End of Term performance night, where reporting back to our community happens under stage lights and sometimes mid air. In past years we have delivered the CEO report from a trapeze, had our Treasurer share the financials alongside a juggling showcase

Millie Is Only 3 But Shes Our Student Spotlight!!!

And heres why.....With her circus journey starting at just 2 years old, Millie and her family have made circus their lifestyle.... here's what Millies' awesome mum Belinda has to say....Millie is completely and utterly obsessed with all things circus—and has been since the grand old age of 2. What started as a curiosity very quickly turned into a full-blown lifestyle. Now at 3, circus isn’t just something she does… it’s who she is.If there’s a circus show in town, Millie is there—once is never e

23000 circus smiles this year

This year our Roundabout Circus team delivered more than 500 circus events and classes across the Central Coast.

Meet Sam. Empowerment in motion

Sam has been part of Roundabout Circus for just over three years, and in that time, she’s carved a path defined by courage, creativity, and community spirit.This year, she chose the braver line of performing. Stepping out of her comfort zone, Sam joined our Performance Development class, created an original clowning piece, and debuted it at Alias Cabaret in June. It was a bold leap that showcased not just her skills but her willingness to take risks, try something new, and shine on stage.Next up

Join the Circus! Circus Classes Gosford at Roundabout Circus

Whether you’re five or fifty, there’s a place to play, move and grow at Roundabout Circus in Gosford.

January School Holiday Program

January at Roundabout is packed to the rigging with circus fun. From 5–29 January, our studio becomes a hub of creativity, movement and joy, with something on almost every day of the week for kids, teens and adults.Our Youth Circus Camps run half-day and full-day, giving kids aged 5–13 a chance to climb, balance, tumble, spin and explore in a supportive space. They’re on every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with sessions at 9–12:15 and 12:45–4 pm.Wednesdays are a choose-your-own-circus-adventure

It’s Never Too Late to Fly: Step Into Neverland

Roundabout Circus invites you on an unforgettable journey into a reimagined Neverland, where pirates have trashed the magic and the Lost Girls and Peter Pan are fighting to bring it back.This isn’t the Neverland you remember. It’s bold, fresh, and full of Roundabout’s signature heart. With dazzling aerials, gravity-defying acrobatics, and playful physical theatre, our students and troupe transform a classic tale into a story that celebrates courage, creativity, and the power of community.Why thi

My First GLOWFEST: A Weekend of Circus, Community and New Tricks

There are many circus and flow arts festivals around Australia and the world. The closest to us is GLOWFEST, which has been running for five years now. And we're proud to say Roundabout has sponsored this incredible event since 2022. Several of our team teach, perform, rig and participate in the festival. This year, the GLOWFEST circus festival moved two hours closer to us, which meant more of our beautiful Roundabout Circus community could attend, including one of our students and part-time em

My First GLOWFEST: A Weekend of Circus, Community and New Tricks

If you’re looking for a gift that does more than sit under the tree, a Roundabout Circus gift voucher might be the perfect fit. Our classes help people of all ages - kids, teens and adults - build confidence, courage and community. Fundamental skills, real joy, and something meaningful to look forward to in the new year.Whether it’s someone’s first time climbing a silk, rediscovering movement as an adult, or joining one of our Neurosparkly-friendly classes, circus gives people a place to belong,

What's happening at Roundabout Circus Gosford

Hello, lovely humans. Last month filled our studio with courage, confetti and a lot of smiles. Here is what we have been up to and what is coming next..Tribute to the Stars wrapOver four shows, more than five hundred people cheered through forty acts. Thank you for showing up, pushing through the nerves and supporting each other. The studio was buzzing, and our performers rose to the occasion. We saw flower-power brownie-eating silks picnics, prohibition gangsters, Nutbush line dancing, and a Th

Roundabout Circus April Events | Central Coast Circus

Hello, lovely humans,Last month was World Circus Day, and we celebrated it the only way we know how. We invited everyone to come and make noise, get involved in some healthy circus olympics competition, and immerse themselves in circus play. It was a busy day, but at some point during all of it, I looked around and thought, this is exactly what the world needs right now.I know things are hard. The cost of everything is up, the news is heavy, people are stretched and tired in ways that feel bigge

The Hoola Hoop Scoop. November at Roundabout Circus

It's been a big few weeks at Roundabout! We’ve been in the thick of it, and I’m so proud of what our community has managed to pull together. Between shows, holiday workshops, events, and regular classes, we have created over 1000 smiles in October. Wowser!Neverland Weekend RecapWe're just coming down from the high of our Neverland weekend. My favourite bit was watching everyone back each other through the chaos! There was a last-minute cast change, and a few health bugs our students had picked u

Roundabout Circus April Events | Central Coast Circus

Hello, lovely humans, I know there is a lot of happening in the world right now and many people are carrying heavy hearts and uncertainty. A few years ago, I decided that when things are seeming out of balance in the world, I want to double down on focusing on bringing more joy, celebrating the wins and reminding myself and others that even when things are tough and we feel the weight of the world, there is SO MUCH GOOD in our community. So here are some of my positive reflections to remind you

From Cirque Possible to I’m Possible: This is Amy's Circus Journey

When Amy started in the Cirque Possible class, she couldn’t kick up to a handstand yet. What she did have was quiet determination, perseverance and clear goals. Amy wanted to do a walkover.With practice at home and support from her coaches, Amy’s confidence and strength continued to grow. In her own words, she knows that she takes a little longer to consistently achieve skills and this makes her more determined to practice every day. And practice she did. Her mum, Kim, said Amy would train for h

Flip, Fly & Play These School Holidays!

Our circus camps are back from 29 September through to 10 October! Whether it’s juggling, aerial flips, or making new friends, this is where kids try something new and shine.Spring school holidays are around the corner, and our Youth Circus Holiday Program is the perfect way for kids to tumble, juggle, balance and fly in a safe, fun environment. Each day is designed for growth and play. It might be your child’s very first taste of circus or a chance to grow existing skills.Our program includes h

Fire & Flow Gosford | Community Fire Spinning Night

Fire & Flow is our quarterly community flow jam for teens and adults. Whether you spin fire, flow with LED, or you’re just starting, this is your chance to step into the circle and move with like-minded people.Held at our Gosford studio, Fire & Flow runs from 7:00 pm–9:30 pm and brings the community together for an evening of shared training and creative energy. It’s relaxed, welcoming and focused. All you need to do is bring your props, your ideas and your curiosity.If you’re new to spinning wi

Duo AussieBela: Circus Arts and Aerials Gosford

Before setting sail for an international cruise ship tour, Dani and Sasha, former Roundabout teachers and professional performers, returned to premiere their new show in the place that remains their home away from home.Combining aerial straps, a spinning cube, and Adagio, their performance was a celebration of strength, artistry, and connection. The audience was transfixed as the pair moved seamlessly between power and grace.With Gigi stepping into stage manager role for the first time and Rache

Dive Into the Fun | Splash About at Lakes Festival

Make a splash with Roundabout Circus as we celebrate water, wonder and community at the Central Coast Lakes Festival.

Contortion Classes in Gosford. Build flexibility & strength

A compelling argument piece by one of our students - Amy H. Unlock your body’s hidden potential and discover the mesmerizing art of contortion! Our classes offer a unique blend of physical challenge, creative expression, and mindful movement. Learn to bend, twist, and pose in ways you never had thought that is possible, all while building strength, flexibility, and body awareness.Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a dance enthusiast, or simply someone looking to explore a new and exciting form

Come Clown Around with Us

We’re giving you permission to be ridiculous! Alicia’s Clown Institute workshops are back. Join us for a 5-hour Sunday session of play and creativity.Alicia Gonzalez didn’t come to clowning for the gags. She found it after drama school when anxiety and self-doubt jammed the gears. Movement, then clown, cracked things open, and at Paris’ École Jacques Lecoq she learned clowning as a path to freedom, not perfection. Now she teaches others to peel off the “serious” mask and play again.At The Clown

Kids Circus School Holiday Program | Gosford Central Coast

Can you believe it's nearly school hols already? Well, if you’re wondering how to keep your kids active, entertained and off screens these school holidays, we’ve got you covered.Our Roundabout Circus School Holiday Program, Tuesday 7 April to Wednesday 16 April at 96 Showground Road, Gosford. There’s something for everyone, from first-timers aged 5 to adults who’ve always been curious about aerials.What’s onThere’s something for every age and every level of adventurousness. • Youth Circus Camp f

Christmas Drop & Shop | Holiday Circus Camp Gosford

The end of the new year is so close, we can taste it. Well, we've got you covered with our Summer holiday program. To get you started, we're offering you a few days of uninterrupted hours to finish your Christmas shopping (or catch your breath) with our Christmas Drop & Shop Circus Camps. Kids get a morning of circus fun and creativity, followed by a Christmas movie after lunch, and you get five hours to get things done before the big day.We’re running two Christmas camps: • Saturday 20 December

Backstage Buzz: Spring Into Showtime

Our studio is humming now that Spring has sprung!Our students are polishing the final details for Tribute to the Stars (19–21 Sept), and yes, there’s a number that just might creep in under moonlight with unmistakable zombie swagger.Neverland (25–26 Oct) tickets are now on sale via Humanitix, and wow do we have a show for you.Out in the communityYou’ll catch us out and about this month at some exciting pop-ups. • Council Movie Nights in Terrigal and The Entrance • Fire & Flow – a special Monday

ALIAS Cabaret: Y2K Tease — Adults-Only Circus Show | Gosford

Adults-only circus cabaret at Roundabout Circus Gosford. Burlesque, aerials, fire twirling and throwback bangers. Friday 2 May 2026. 18+ only. Tickets on sale now.

Roundabout Circus Gosford Showcase: A Studio Full of Stars Tribute Event

The lights dimmed, the crowd went quiet, and then the studio erupted with sound and sparkle. Tribute to the Stars was Roundabout Circus at its best- playful, brave, and beautifully chaotic.Over four shows, more than 500 people cheered through forty acts inspired by musical legends who shaped our world. Preschoolers dressed as fish with jellyfish plates floating through the air. Tweens became Freddie Mercury and teens and adults embodied Bowie for a day. There was 1920s cabaret dancers, Grease Li