The Flying Fruit Fly Circus is Australia’s National Youth Circus, recognised as one of the world’s leading performing arts companies.
Australia’s National Youth Circus
The Flying Fruit Fly Circus is Australia’s National Youth Circus – a unique performing arts company where world-class training and extraordinary creativity come together. Based on the border of New South Wales and Victoria, we are home to the country’s only full-time circus school, offering exceptional training and academic education to young Australians from Year 3 to Year 12.
Our young acrobats learn by performing. Their education is shaped by creativity, collaboration, and the thrill of the stage – developing not only remarkable artists but confident, well-rounded individuals.
As both a nationally recognised training organisation and a vibrant performing company, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus continues to push the boundaries of contemporary circus. Our productions, tours, and creative programs share the energy and excellence of our young artists with audiences across Australia and the world.
Now approaching our 50th year, we remain dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Australian circus artists and inspiring audiences everywhere with the joy and wonder of live performance.
Vision
A thriving and sustainable circus sector in Australia that connects communities through artistry, courage and joy.
Purpose
To nurture young artists, spark imaginations, support professional practice and create extraordinary contemporary circus.
Values
Creativity // Care // Community // Courage
Our Circus
We deliver Australia’s only full-time circus program for young people aged 8-18, with up to 80 students enrolled each year. Students receive world class training across a wide range of circus disciplines, performance and touring experiences. Our headquarters is a state-of-the-art facility in Albury consisting of a large training hall, studios and theatre. The training program is delivered alongside primary and secondary academic studies.
We are also a busy cultural hub for our regional community, with a range of public classes and community and school programs for participants from 18 months up to 80 years old.
Independent artists and companies regularly use our spaces via the Under Construction creative residency program and free open training. Our Albury-Wodonga headquarters are a national asset for the circus industry, fit-for-purpose with a strong culture of safety.
Our industry partners include Cirque du Soleil, Sydney Opera House, Arts Centre Melbourne, National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), The Cube Wodonga, Circa and Casus Creations.
We thank our government partners for supporting our full-time circus training and performance program – Australian Government through the Office for the Arts, Creative Victoria, Create NSW, Creative Australia, and AlburyCity.
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Our Circus
We deliver Australia’s only full-time circus program for young people aged 8-18, with up to 80 students enrolled each year. Students receive world class training across a wide range of circus disciplines, performance and touring experiences. Our training program is delivered from our headquarters in Albury, a state-of-the-art facility with a large training hall, studios and theatre. Circus training and performing is delivered alongside primary and secondary academic studies.
We are also a busy cultural hub for our regional community, with a range of public classes and community and school programs for participants from 18 months up to 80 years old.
Independent artists and companies regularly use our spaces via the Under Construction creative residency program and free open training. Our Albury-Wodonga headquarters are a national asset for the circus industry, fit-for-purpose with a strong culture of safety.
Our industry partners include Cirque du Soleil, Sydney Opera House, Arts Centre Melbourne, National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), The Cube Wodonga, Circa and Casus Creations.
We thank our government partners for supporting our full-time circus training and performance program – Australian Government through the Office for the Arts, Creative Victoria, Create NSW, Creative Australia, and AlburyCity.
Arts8
Australian Ballet School
Australian Film, Television and Radio School
Australian National Academy of Music
Australian Youth Orchestra
NAISDA Dance College
National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA)
National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA)
