Stage Shows

We excel in designing performances tailored for unique venues and events. Our shows have delighted over half a million people in Australia, from intimate Spiegeltent productions to major events like the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Consult our partial list of shows below or let us create something special just for you.

In this video, The Gagliardies - Ma Family is a Circus (On stage at the Sydney Spiegeltent July 2024).

Perfect for school holidays seasons!
The Gagliardies, a legendary comedy duo known across the Southern Hemisphere for their infectious humour and captivating circus acts, have entertained over half a million people with their unique brand of merriment. Now they are returning to their roots (literally) and bringing the circus home with the addition of their young clown-in-training who is eager to tumble into the family business.
Over the past decade, The Gagliardies have travelled Australia with their kooky brand of variety shows and toured every state of Australia and New Zealand with Circus Quirkus. They have made appearances at The Sydney Spiegeltent, The Sydney Royal Easter Show and participated in a range of family-friendly events including Noel NSW, Luna Park Sydney, Elevate NSW, and Adelaide Fringe.
Bring your whole family to witness the high-flying acts, dangerous flying objects, and boundless mischief of this circus family trio—The Gagliardies!
Acts are interchangeable depending on stage size and available rigging points but can include:
Human climb inside balloon
comedy juggling
-Knife throwing
-Duo Penny Farthing (6m x 6m required)
-plate spinning
-whip cracking
-Toss the Kid
-comedy magic
-Slapstick comedy Acro
-Aerial Hoop/ trapeze/ lollipop
We package acts into smaller performances to fit any space, theme or event. From a roving juggling duo with hot air balloons on wheels to roving rollerskating DJs, we have so many options to choose from.
Our portfolio includes but is not limited to:
-Tarot reading, roving or static
-Jerry Hatricks and his bag full of surprises
-The Cyclopod and its endless possibilities
-Contortion
-Aerials
-Live bands
-So much more!
The vivacious, multi-talented Monica Trapaga needs no introduction. Her long list of credits include acclaimed Jazz singer, recording artist, television presenter, dramatic actor and one of Australia’s most loved children’s entertainers.
Monica Trapaga is one of Australia’s most successful and versatile celebrities. Her vast array of talents have ensured she remains a favourite among the pre-school set, while continuing to delight adult audiences across the nation as an elite Jazz Singer, Television Personality and Entertainer.
She was a presenter on the Australian children’s series, Play School, from 1990 to 1998; and had provided the vocals to the theme of Bananas in Pyjamas from 1992.
Monica can perform in a number of different formats with line ups ranging from 3-8 pieces. Contact us to book Monica for your event or for a full show.
What happens when you don’t quite fit? When you simply don’t look like everybody else?
Monica Trapaga (Playschool & PlayHouse Disney) and her family bring quirky circus and stupendous storytelling together to tell the bewhiskered tale of The Boy Who Was Born with a Moustache. A fantabulous fable of facing up to adversity and turning your supposed foibles into your finest attribute! Suitable for ages 4and up.Produced byBeeswax and Bottlecaps, Monica Trapaga, Lil Tulloch and George Le Couteur tell of the adventures of Manfred Mellinski, an unusual boy born with a golden curl upon his face. Come witness aerial acrobatics, daring feats and a penny farthing in this heart warming family show that tells of a vibrant yet catastrophic moustache. With a compliment of characters including a boisterous grandma and a cacophony of hairy ancestors, this playful romp is based upon the soon to be released children’s book of the same name.
Fancy a dip? This champion synchronised swimming team are out to show off their talented skills. With a hint of hula, balancing precariously on each other or showing off their award synchronised act, these kooky gals bring a splash of fabulous to any event.
Do you ever have days when you just need a set of training wheels to keep you balanced? When you need a little light to reach the end of the tunnel. This sweet journey is an insight into perplexed workings of an innocent clowns mind.