Spaghetti Circus is throwing open the doors of its Mullumbimby home later this month, presenting its 2026 Annual Show, House of Spaghetti, at the Mullumbimby Showground from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August. Five shows over three days, with every student on stage.
Each class transforms a different ‘room’ of the house into their performance stage.
From the Mighty Ones in the attic to the Mighty Minis in the laundry, each group brings their unique flair. The house comes alive with colour, movement and sequins. All ages take the stage, from the wee Macaronis to the high-flying Performance Troupe.
‘The annual show is where a year of training finally meets an audience,’ says Director Petrina Hutchinson. ‘There’s nothing like the thrill of live performance. The kids learn about connection, courage and community, and they grow as artists and young people.’ Adults also perform, including Adult Aerials, Circus Fit, Elixir for Life and more, alongside German Wheel, Tumbling and Homeschool Circus students. ‘Circus isn’t just for children—it’s a lifelong adventure,’ says Petrina. ‘The energy and dedication of our adult classes add something really special to the show.’
The production is run by Spaghetti’s teenage students, who take charge of stage management, backstage organisation, ticketing, lighting and sound. ‘Knowing they helped make the whole production happen gives them a huge sense of pride,’ says Petrina.
‘Spaghetti Circus is a not-for-profit charity, and the annual show is our fundraiser. Every ticket helps us pass the joy of circus on – supporting our community programs, including this year’s intergenerational tour to local preschools and aged care homes.
Tickets are sold through Humanitix, with booking fees supporting other charities. House of Spaghetti – 2026 Annual Show is at Mullumbimby Showground, 62 Main Arm Rd, Mullumbimby on Friday, 28 August at 6:30pm; Saturday, 29 and Sunday, 30 August at 11am and 3pm. Bookings via events.humanitix.com/2026-annual-show, adults $30, children $15, family $75.
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