Flyers, tumblers, daredevils, gymnasts, drummers, DJs and dancers – this specially choreographed evening spectacular has it all - and more!  Australia’s best performers swing, fly and boogie on a custom-built five-storey outdoor circus rig to a thumping, high energy soundtrack.  Set against the backdrop of beautiful St Mary’s Cathedral, join the legendary Joel Salom and hilarious Nicci Wilks, the perfect ringmasters to guide an incredible demonstration of skills, thrills and spills.

Featuring:
- On the flying trapeze, the fabulous Ruby Rowat, direct from Montreal
- On cloudswing, the delectable Natalie Harris and world renowned Geoff Dunstan
- From La Clique, Mozes and his graceful spinning web
- Popeyed, the strongmen with balancing tricks to leave you breathless
- Direct from a sell out season at Edinburgh Fringe, gravity-defying acrobatics from This Side Up
- NSW elite gymnasts
- On the straps, precision men Ben Lewis, Didj Wentworth and DJ Garner
- The next generation, fresh from the National Institute of Circus Arts, Hannah Cryle, Billie Wilson-Coffey, Caroline Walsh and Jessica Ward

Plus break dancing, BMX bike stunts, live music and a special guest performance from Grrilla Step featuring Dexter (ex The Avalanches) on the decks.

Performance will be taking place at 7pm.

To view the Festival First Night 2010 Minisite, click here.