This Adelaide Fringe, one of the most talked-about shows is making a grand return, so if you missed Gravity & Other Myths’ Ten Thousand Hours the first time, now’s your chance to catch all the action. Back in 2026, and set to take over Gluttony’s The Peacock stage from February 19th to March 7th for a limited season of jaw-dropping athleticism.
Raved about by The Guardian UK as a “superhuman squad”, Ten Thousand Hours has become something of a cult favourite, earning five-star reviews across the globe and eight five-star reviews at its most recent Adelaide Fringe appearance alone. Beyond the praise and packed-out tents, what makes this show so memorable is that it isn’t just a circus for spectacle. It’s a more emotional and deeply human exploration of what it takes to master something extraordinary.
Ten Thousand Hours is inviting audiences behind the curtain, offering them an intimate look at the relentless process of learning, refining and repeating until skill becomes second nature. On stage, eight elite acrobats and a live musician strip performance back to its bones, interrogating how physical skill is built, what it costs and how it shapes a life. Every lift, catch and balance carries the weight of time, turning the focus away from a polished final product and towards the unseen journey behind it.
This rawness is exactly what sets it apart. You feel the strain, the trust, and the quiet moments of vulnerability that sit between staggering strength and precision. Ten Thousand Hours becomes less about gravity-defying tricks and more about devotion, discipline and the power of showing up day after day, even when no one is watching.
Company Director Lachlan Binns shared, “Ten Thousand Hours is all about taking a look at the journey we all take to learn a new skill. It just so happens that the skills we do in Ten Thousand Hours are some of the most incredible acrobatics I have ever seen, and I’ve been doing this a long time. It’s not every day you get to see something like this up close and personal.”
For Fringe-goers looking for something breathtaking and emotional, Ten Thousand Hours will be a highlight. Gravity & Other Myths will also present The Mirror as part of the 2026 Adelaide Fringe, giving audiences even more reason to catch this South Australian success story at the top of their game.
Ten Thousand Hours
When: Thursday, February 19th to Saturday, March 7th
Where: The Peacock at Gluttony – Rymill Park
Price: $25 to $66
Rating: G
Length: 60 mins
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