Berlin: “Flying Lights” – incl. Flying Steps – Variety Show

Berlin’s Flying Lights brings two worlds together that rarely share the same stage: the sharp force of breakdance and the polished skill of classic variety theater. Flying Steps dancers work with circus artists, musicians, and light designers to build a show around fire, LEDs, shadows, and live cello.

I like the unusual mix of high-level breakdance and circus acts, and I like the freedom to order dinner or drinks at your seat before, during, or after the performance. The main caution is the use of strobe lights, which can be unsuitable for people sensitive to flashing light, including some people with epilepsy.

Key points to know

• Flying Steps meet classic variety: Street style, breakdance, circus, and theater share one production.
• Light drives the show: Expect fire, LED technology, shadow play, and strobe effects.
• A strong circus lineup: Acts include LED club juggling, aerial straps, hula hoops, hand-balancing magic, and motorcycle stunts.
• Dinner theater setting: Your ticket includes the show and a reserved seat, while food and drinks cost extra.
• Notable artists: Geraldine Philadelphia, the Segura Brothers, the Canaval Twins, Carla Seitz, Maxim Voronin, and the VR Universal Drivers appear in the production.
• A practical warning: Strobe lighting may not suit light-sensitive people.

Why Flying Lights feels different from a standard Berlin show

Many variety productions keep circus acts, dancers, comedy, and music in separate lanes. Flying Lights is built around a closer meeting of styles, with Flying Steps supplying street energy while the Wintergarten Varieté provides the formal theater setting and circus tradition.

The creative team includes Wintergarten director Rodrigue Funke, Flying Steps representative Vartan Basil, and choreographer Jeffrey Jimenez. Their shared idea is simple but flexible: use light as the thread linking movement, music, acrobatics, and visual effects.

That gives the show more shape than a simple sequence of unrelated acts. A breakdance section can answer an aerial routine. A performer can move from sharp, rhythmic choreography into a quieter scene of shadow and cello. Fire and LEDs add spectacle, but the production also aims for poetic pauses.

I like that contrast. The show is not presented as a breakdance concert with a few circus acts added on. Nor is it a traditional variety bill with a dance number placed between acts. The appeal comes from watching the two forms push against each other.

Entering the Wintergarten dinner theater

The Wintergarten Varieté is part of the experience, not just a room where the show happens. You sit in a dinner theater and can order food and drinks directly at your seat before, during, and after the performance.

Your ticket includes the show and a seat reservation. Food and drinks are ordered separately à la carte, so the total cost depends partly on how much you choose to eat and drink.

This setup suits people who like a full evening out rather than a quick theater stop. You can make the performance feel like dinner and a show, but you also have control over the extra spending. If you want only the performance, you are not required to buy a meal based on the information provided.

The dinner theater format can affect how you plan your night. Ordering during the performance is allowed, but you may prefer to order before the curtain or during a quieter moment so you do not miss a key act. Since a reserved seat is included, you do not need to compete for a place once inside.

The light theme, from fire to cello

The title points to the main visual idea. Light appears through fire, current LED technology, and the contrast between brightness and shadow.

The production also uses music in different ways. The dancers work to strong beats, while live cello sounds create more delicate passages. That contrast should appeal to you if you like a show that shifts between physical force and calm visual moments.

The light effects are not just decoration. They help shape the mood of each section and give the dancers and circus artists a changing setting. LED equipment can make familiar skills look new, while shadow play strips the stage down to outline and movement.

You should take the strobe warning seriously. Flying Lights uses strobe effects, and the production may not be suitable for light-sensitive people, including some people with epilepsy. This is the clearest reason to choose another Berlin show if flashing light is a concern.

Flying Steps bring street movement to the stage

The Flying Steps are central to the identity of the show. Their breakdance brings fast footwork, floor movement, body control, and a raw street style into the polished Wintergarten setting.

That contrast is the point. Classic variety often depends on clean lines, theatrical entrances, and a clear presentation of skill. Breakdance adds a more grounded physical language, with dancers using the floor as much as the air.

The performers were also seen by American audiences on America’s Got Talent, but you do not need to know that program to understand their role here. They are not simply a guest act. The dancers are part of the production’s creative core and help connect the circus numbers to the light theme.

Expect an action-focused evening. The description promises that the energy and adrenaline will rise, but the show also includes quieter passages with light, shadow, and cello. That mix makes the experience a better fit for you if you want more than nonstop noise and movement.

Circus acts worth watching closely

The circus lineup gives Flying Lights its variety theater backbone. Each act offers a different test of balance, timing, strength, or control.

The Canaval Twins perform LED club juggling. The LED element should make the pattern of the clubs especially important, since light trails and color become part of the visual design. You are watching both the juggling skill and the way the props draw shapes in the air.

The Segura Brothers present Icarus-like feats. Their act suggests a focus on human balance and trust, with one performer serving as the base while another moves through difficult positions. These are the kinds of moments where the audience watches in silence because a small error could change the whole sequence.

Carla Seitz performs on aerial straps. She is described as a 19-year-old graduate of the State School of Artists, and her act brings a fresh young performer into a demanding aerial discipline. Straps require upper-body strength, flexibility, and precise control, so the number should appeal to you if you enjoy circus skills shown without heavy equipment.

Geraldine Philadelphia returns with her hula hoops after a two-year performance in Las Vegas. Hula hoop work can look playful at first, but advanced routines depend on exact timing and control across several parts of the body. Her return is one of the production’s links to the Wintergarten’s wider variety tradition.

Maxim Voronin combines magic with physical skill. He is presented as floating across the stage, making objects appear, and performing a one-armed handstand. That mix makes his act more than a standard magic break, since the illusion is paired with visible balance and strength.

The motorcycle ball returns in a new form

One of the most unusual acts is the VR Universal Drivers inside what is described as the world’s smallest motorcycle ball, measuring 3.80 meters in diameter. The act appeared in the earlier production Varieté GAGA and returns here in a further developed version.

A motorcycle ball is already a strong visual idea. The small diameter makes the confined space part of the danger and the drama. Motorcycles, speed, and tight turns create a different kind of tension from the slower control of aerial straps or hand-balancing.

You should expect this section to change the pace of the evening. Instead of watching a solo artist or a pair of acrobats hold a pose, you see machines and riders working within a very limited circular space. The act adds noise, speed, and a clear adrenaline hit to the program.

Because the show is built around contrast, the motorcycle number should work best beside the quieter light and cello moments. The production can shift from poetic shadow to roaring mechanical movement without abandoning its main theme of light and energy.

Food, drinks, and the real value of the ticket

The ticket covers two important things: admission to the show and a reserved seat. That makes the purchase simple, especially if you are planning the evening around a particular performance.

The ticket does not include food or drinks. You can order both at your seat à la carte, before, during, or after the show. This is useful if you want dinner theater, but it also means you should judge the total value by adding your likely spending at the venue.

I see the value in the format for a special night out. You are not paying only for a single dance performance. The program combines Flying Steps, several circus acts, live cello sounds, lighting effects, and the atmosphere of the Wintergarten Varieté.

At the same time, this is not the cheapest way to see a short stage act if you do not care about dinner theater or variety circus. Food and drinks are optional, so you can keep the evening focused on the performance, but the venue’s full appeal comes from treating it as a complete night out.

Who will enjoy Flying Lights most

I would recommend this show to you if you like live performance with several distinct styles in one evening. It should suit fans of breakdance, circus, physical theater, LED effects, and stage spectacle.

It also works for people who want something different from a large musical or a traditional concert. The combination of street dance and classic variety gives the performance a clear identity.

The show may be less suitable if you prefer a single story with conventional characters and a detailed plot. The available information presents Flying Lights as a themed variety production, not a narrative play. Its structure is based on acts, movement, music, and visual changes.

You should also think about the light effects before booking. Strobe lighting is part of the production, so anyone with strong light sensitivity should take care. The warning applies to the show itself, not just a small section.

Practical planning before you book

Start by deciding how much of the dinner theater format you want. Your seat and show ticket are included, while food and drinks are extra. You can order before, during, or after the show, so you have flexibility, but the à la carte arrangement means the final evening cost will vary.

Next, consider your taste in performance. The production includes high-energy breakdance, acrobatics, magic, hula hoops, motorcycles, fire, and LED effects. It also promises quieter moments built around light, shadow, and cello.

If you want a calm chamber music evening, this is not the right choice. If you enjoy a changing pace and do not mind a little sensory overload, the range of acts is a major strength.

The experience provider is Wintergarten Varieté Berlin. That matters because the venue itself is part of the appeal, with a dinner theater setup and a long-established connection to variety performance.

Is Flying Lights worth booking?

Book Flying Lights if you want Berlin entertainment that mixes breakdance with serious circus skill rather than presenting either style alone. The Flying Steps collaboration, LED and fire effects, live cello, and unusual acts such as the 3.80-meter motorcycle ball give the show a clear identity.

I would be more cautious if you are sensitive to strobe lighting, dislike variety bills, or want a plot-driven stage production. For everyone else, the reserved seat and broad mix of acts make this a strong choice for a full evening at the Wintergarten, especially if you enjoy ordering dinner and drinks as part of the theater experience.

FAQ

What does the Flying Lights ticket include?

The ticket includes admission to the show and a seat reservation.

Are food and drinks included?

No. Food and drinks are not included, but you can order them à la carte at your seat.

When can I order food and drinks?

You can order food and drinks before, during, or after the show.

Where does Flying Lights take place?

The show takes place at the Wintergarten Varieté in Berlin.

Who created the show?

Wintergarten director Rodrigue Funke, Vartan Basil of the Flying Steps, and choreographer Jeffrey Jimenez are involved in the production.

What kinds of acts are included?

The show includes Flying Steps breakdance, LED club juggling, Icarus-like feats, aerial straps, hula hoops, magic, one-armed hand-balancing, and motorcycle stunts.

Does the show use strobe lights?

Yes. Strobe light effects are used during the show.

Is Flying Lights suitable for people with epilepsy?

The strobe effects may be unsuitable for light-sensitive people, including some people with epilepsy. If that applies to you, consider this warning before booking.