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Mums Night Out Idea: The Wild, Sparkly, Slightly Naughty Show Sydney Mums Need Before School Holidays Begin
School holidays are approaching, lunchboxes are about to multiply, and the phrase “I’m bored” is about to echo through homes across Sydney. Which is exactly why now is the perfect time to rally the mum squad and plan a proper night out. Not the kind where everyone says “we should do this more often” while secretly checking the babysitter’s clock. We’re talking about the type of night where the group chat finally delivers. Good company, a little glamour, something unexpected, and ideally a show that leaves you saying “did that really just happen?”
Enter La Ronde.
Returning to Sydney from 26 March, this dazzling circus cabaret spectacular is taking over The Grand Electric in Surry Hills, and if there was ever a show made for a mum tribe catch-up, this might be it. Think less polite theatre outing and more jaw-dropping, laugh-out-loud, “I cannot believe they just did that” entertainment. In other words, exactly what mums need before the chaos of school holidays begins.
A show that feels like a proper night out
La Ronde isn’t your traditional theatre experience. It’s part circus, part cabaret, part comedy and entirely the kind of night that feels like an event. Created by the same team behind the international hits Blanc de Blanc and Limbo, the show blends live music, aerial acts, acrobatics and cheeky humour into one very entertaining package.
The cast features seven international performers pushing the limits of physical performance. Expect gravity-defying aerial acts, incredible strength, unexpected comedy moments and the kind of talent that has the audience staring at the ceiling with their mouths open. Literally.
Among the standout acts are hair-hanging performer Zoe Marshall, who somehow suspends herself from her hair while performing aerial routines, fire-wielding provocateur Danik Abishe, pyramid trapeze aerialist Diana Bondarenko, and Ukrainian flying pole artist Sergiy Mishchurenko, whose performance alone is enough to make you grip your seat. It’s daring, glamorous and slightly outrageous in the best possible way.
Why this works perfectly for a mum tribe night
If you’ve ever tried organising a mum catch-up, you’ll know the hardest part isn’t choosing a venue. It’s getting everyone out of the house at the same time. But La Ronde is the kind of experience that makes it worth it.
Instead of the usual dinner where half the table is tired and someone has to leave early for a school assembly the next morning, this is a shared experience. The type where everyone walks out buzzing, slightly shocked and laughing about their favourite moment.
It also helps that Surry Hills is basically made for pre-show dinners and post-show cocktails. Which means the night can easily turn into a full mum squad adventure. Dinner first, show second, possibly one more drink afterwards because no one wants the night to end just yet.
Critics are obsessed with it
La Ronde has already built a serious reputation across Australia, touring five cities in under twelve months and collecting 26 glowing reviews, including 11 five-star ratings at the Adelaide Fringe Festival.
Critics have described it as:
“An intoxicating blend of circus, live music, feats of strength and comedy… a night of decadence, glamour and seduction.” — The AU Review
“A thrilling cocktail of tease and astonishment that excites and amazes beyond imagination.” — Broadway World
“A show that leaves your neck sore and your throat dry from staring, mouth ajar, at the ceiling watching beautiful people spin through the air.” — Cultural Binge
The perfect pre school holiday escape
Let’s be honest. Parents spend a lot of time organising fun experiences for their kids. Birthday parties, playdates, holiday activities, sports, school events. But every now and then, the parents deserve something fun too.
La Ronde is exactly that. A glamorous, unexpected night that reminds you there’s still a world outside lunchboxes and homework.
So if the group chat has been quiet lately, consider this your sign. Message the mum tribe, book the babysitter, put on something sparkly and prepare for a night where the only thing you need to worry about is how loudly you’re laughing.
Plan your mum’s night out
La Ronde
Venue: The Grand Electric, 199 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills
Season: 26 March to 10 May 2026
Showtimes
Wednesday and Thursday 7.30pm
Friday 7.30pm
Saturday 5pm and 7.30pm
Sunday 5.30pm
Tickets from $75 plus booking fee
Bookings: https://strutnfret.com/shows/
Because sometimes the best therapy isn’t another self-help podcast. It’s a night out with your favourite mums watching world class performers do things that absolutely defy physics.
Disclaimer: This editorial is based on provided event information. All details are subject to change.
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