Seven circus performers wear bright, solid colored dresses of various styles. Two other performers play musical instruments in the background. A backdrop reads

Merry Mayhem

Circus Oz
Produced by Parrot Ox

from Melbourne, Australia

December 5 – 19, 2025
Recommended Grades
Grades 3 – 12
What Kind of Show?
Circus with live music; rowdy and ridiculous
Content Considerations
Loud music and roughhousing
Running Time
70 minutes with no intermission
Venue
The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036

Partner organizations can book school-time tickets beginning May 22, 2025.

About the Show

Pow! Crash! Oi! The uproar from Down Under, Circus Oz is here to unleash some Merry Mayhem. Exploding onto the stage in a rascally rainbow of high-flying frivolity, this multi-generational, muscle-bound ensemble tumbles, tussles and trapezes to the beat of a live rock band! Can an archer hit her target on rollerskates? Can a daredevil granny survive the Dive of Death? Can an aerialist reach the ceiling in his satin gown? Embrace the holiday frenzy and buckle up for a uniquely Aussie celebration of subversive circus fun.

 

Take a fun-filled field trip!

Student tickets: $2
Chaperone tickets: $5

There’s nothing like a live performance to celebrate your students’ creativity! At New Victory performances, dedicated Education staff and Youth Corps Ushers welcome groups into the theater, ensuring students, chaperones and educators feel comfortable and safe.

And the experience extends beyond the show on stage! Students can connect with the artists at Talk-Backs after every performance, and outside the theater, Partner Schools can engage with show-specific, ready-to-implement activities, unit plans, creativity pages, and FREE pre- and post-show Classroom Workshops.
 

I come here to learn to become a better theater teacher.

New Victory Partner Teacher

Prepare for your show! Get the scoop on everything you need to know for your school’s trip to the theater with the New Victory Field Trip Guide.

Photos

Photo: Ian Sutherland
Photo: Ian Sutherland
Photo: Ian Sutherland
Photo: Ian Sutherland
Photo: Ian Sutherland

Accessibility

For every performance at the New Victory Theater…

  • You can request to borrow supports like fidgets, earplugs, assisted listening devices, wheelchairs and more.
  • Our quiet Cozy Zone and a live feed of the performance are available in the lower lobby at all times for those with sensory sensitivities or anyone who needs a break from the theater.
  • Wheelchair-accessible seats are available (see more details when buying tickets).

 
Get additional accessibility details, and prepare for your visit with our New Victory Social Narrative.

Curriculum & Trip Planning