Duck Pond by Circa

Get ready for feathers to fly in Northridge! Duck Pond, created by director Yaron Lifschitz and the world-renowned Australian circus company Circa, mashes up the classic ballet Swan Lake with Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling. The result is one of the most inventive family outings of the fall, and it lands at The Soraya at CSUN for a single Sunday matinee on November 1, 2026.

Instead of telling the story through ballet steps alone, Circa’s acrobats bring it to life with soaring aerial routines, towering human pyramids, daring lifts and balances that seem to defy gravity, all set to an original score by Australian composer Jethro Woodward. Kids who love gymnastics, dance or anything that flips through the air will be glued to their seats, while grown-ups can have fun spotting the playful nods to the famous ballet.

Underneath all the thrills is a sweet, funny story about figuring out who you really are and where you belong, which makes it a great conversation starter on the drive home. Earlier tour stops ran about 80 minutes including an intermission, a very manageable length for school-age kids, and the 3 p.m. curtain leaves plenty of time for an early dinner afterward.

📅 Dates & Times

Sunday, November 1, 2026

3 p.m.

📍 Venue

The Soraya at CSUN

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA 91330

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👦🏻‍👦🏻 Age Requirement

All ages are welcome.

Recommended for children ages 6 and up.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

Tickets range from $49 to $109, depending on seat location.

Patrons who buy full-priced tickets also receive complimentary self-parking in Lot B1.

🍔 Food

The Soraya’s concession stand sells casual bites, desserts and drinks before Soraya-presented performances, and families can enjoy them in the courtyard when the weather is nice. The venue is cashless, so bring a card or mobile payment.

See The Soraya’s food and beverage information

🚙 Parking

Self-parking is in CSUN Parking Lot B1 at the corner of Nordhoff Street and Darby Avenue. It is free for patrons with full-priced tickets; otherwise, a CSUN daily permit costs $10.45 at campus pay stations and booths.

Valet parking is $20 just outside The Soraya’s south entrance. Buy a valet pass online ahead of time or pay cash when you arrive. Courtesy carts shuttle guests from Lot B1 to the theater, or it is about a 5-minute walk along Mike Curb Walk.

See The Soraya’s parking information

🌐 Website Link

Duck Pond by Circa at The Soraya

🧭 Directions

Click on the “Google” map for directions.

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