I’ve seen a lot of circus and circus-style acts over the last few years of the Adelaide Fringe, and it’s fair to say I’m a bit circused out. Circus acts have to be something pretty special to enthrall me these days, but these guys did it. I Think It Could Work is fun, clever, and most importantly (for me anyway) it’s a fresh approach to what could have easily been the same, stale old stuff.

At times it had quite a low-key delivery, which is a nice change from the in-your-face shock and awe presentation that’s normally front and centre with this kind of performance. Funnily enough, there were still plenty of shocking and awe-inspiring moments, and the lady behind me put it best when she said, “What the f@#k did I just see?!”

My 13-year-old son and I saw the Australian debut of I Think It Could Work and we both loved it. There was nothing crude, nothing lame, and nothing inane. Just impressive acrobatic skill with some entertaining juggling, twirling, and associated feats. Amongst the audience, jaws dropped, eyes grew wide, and brains slightly frazzled when moments such as the one my son and I coined “The Salmonella Incident”, captivated all. 

The cast of three make for a remarkable team but were just as outstanding as solo performers also. These are talented, clever, and dedicated professionals who, as the best professionals do, made everything they did seem easy but still astonishing. 

If you want to be entertained and impressed, without feeling patronised, this could be the show for you. The Chicago based troupe are here until March 9th, and if the crowd size and reaction to their debut Australian show is anything to go by, they’ll enjoy a very successful season. This’ll be one of the 2026 Fringe shows that everyone asks, “Did you see these guys?”