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

The best reason to choose Flying Lights is its unusual mix: sharp, athletic breakdance from the Flying Steps sharing the stage with classic circus variety. The show moves from pounding beats and fire to softer light-and-shadow scenes with live cello, so you get more than a string of unrelated tricks.

I especially like the small motorcycle ball, only 3.80 meters across, and the chance to order food and drinks at your seat before, during, and after the performance. The main drawback is the use of strobe lighting, which can be unsafe for people sensitive to flashing lights, including some people with epilepsy.

Key points

• Flying Steps and classic variety together: Street dance meets circus skill under the direction of Rodrigue Funke, Vartan Basil, and Jeffrey Jimenez.
• Light is the show’s main idea: Expect LED technology, fire, shadows, and live cello rather than a plain dance performance.
• High-level circus acts: The program includes hula hoops, straps, club juggling, hand balancing, and motorcycle loops.
• The motorcycle ball returns: The VR Universal Drivers perform inside a 3.80-meter ball in a developed version of their earlier act.
• Dinner theater seating: Your show ticket includes a reserved seat, while food and drinks cost extra and can be ordered at your table.
• A real lighting warning: Strobe effects are used during the performance, so light-sensitive people should think carefully before booking.

Why Flying Lights feels different from a standard Berlin show

Berlin has plenty of stage entertainment, but Flying Lights takes a less familiar route. It joins the clean lines and sudden force of breakdance with the old-school appeal of variety theater. You are not simply watching a dance crew, and you are not simply watching circus acts. The point is the contrast between them.

The production comes from a collaboration between Wintergarten director Rodrigue Funke, Vartan Basil of the Flying Steps, and choreographer Jeffrey Jimenez. That combination matters because the show has two distinct energies. The dancers bring street style and rhythm, while the Wintergarten supplies the polished theater setting and a program of circus specialties.

The theme is light in many forms. You can expect fire and modern LED technology during the more forceful sections, then quieter images built around light and shadow. Live cello sounds add another color. I like that the idea gives the evening a clear thread, rather than leaving the acts as a random parade of skills.

The show also follows the Wintergarten’s long-running interest in high-level variety. The acts are not just filler between dance numbers. Each has its own physical challenge, from controlled balance to aerial strength to precision juggling.

Entering the Wintergarten Varieté for a dinner-theater evening

Your ticket includes the show and a reserved seat. Food and drinks are not included, but you can order them at your seat before the show begins, during the performance, and afterward. This is an important part of the format. You are booking a dinner theater experience, not a bare theater ticket.

I would arrive ready to decide how much of the meal service you want. Some people will enjoy ordering a full meal and making the show an evening out. Others may prefer a drink or a small order so the food does not compete with the stage action. Since the menu and prices are not provided here, check the current offerings if your budget matters.

The table service adds comfort, but it can also change how you watch. A performance with quick dance movement, fire, and acrobatics deserves your full attention. If you order during the show, you may need to divide your focus between the stage and the service at your table.

The reserved seat removes one common source of stress. You do not need to compete for a place in a general admission crowd, and your booking gives you a set spot for the performance. The exact seating layout and view depend on your reservation, so I would pay attention to the seat details when choosing your ticket.

Flying Steps bring breakdance into the variety ring

The Flying Steps are the main link between modern street culture and the Wintergarten’s classic stage tradition. Their breakdance is built around speed, floorwork, balance, sharp stops, and difficult body control. The style can look effortless from a distance, but the physical demands are clear when you watch the dancers hold awkward positions or change direction in a split second.

The dancers perform to strong beats, with the production using fire and LED effects to extend the movement beyond the performers’ bodies. Light becomes part of the choreography. A bright LED detail can make a gesture look mechanical, while fire gives the same stage a more raw and physical feel.

The group also brings current visibility to the production. The Flying Steps appeared on America’s Got Talent during the year described for the show, but you do not need to know that program to enjoy their work. The useful point is that this is a professional dance act placed at the center of a full variety production, not a token modern number added to a traditional circus bill.

If you mainly want a long, serious dance concert, Flying Lights may not be the right fit. The breakdance shares time with many other acts. If you like variety and want dance to act as the show’s engine, the blend makes much more sense.

Light, fire, LED effects, and live cello

The title is not just a label placed on the poster. Light shapes the mood of the production. The show moves between high-energy effects and more poetic moments based on shadow and illumination.

Fire and LED technology suit the Flying Steps’ forceful style. They give the dancers a visual frame that can make the stage feel larger and more active. The lighting also helps connect the dance numbers with the circus acts, so the production has a shared look even when the performers change.

The live cello brings a different mood. Instead of constant electronic force, you get the warmth of an acoustic instrument and a quieter relationship between the body and the stage. I appreciate that contrast because it gives your eyes and ears a pause from the faster sections.

There is one clear practical warning. Strobe lights are used. If you are light-sensitive, or if flashing effects may trigger a medical problem such as epilepsy, this is not a minor detail. You should consider avoiding the show or checking directly with the provider before booking. The production’s lighting is central to the experience, so you cannot assume you can simply ignore it.

Circus acts that give the evening its variety

Flying Lights has a broad circus program, and each act offers a different kind of skill.

The Canaval Twins perform LED club juggling. The visual appeal comes from the clubs themselves, which become points of moving light as they travel through the air. Juggling is already a test of timing, but the LED treatment makes each throw easier to follow and ties the act to the evening’s main theme.

The Segura Brothers perform Icarus-style feats. This form of acrobatics centers on one performer supporting or launching another with the feet, creating a strong impression of flight and trust. It is a useful counterpoint to breakdance: the dancers control their own bodies close to the floor, while the brothers turn human balance into a larger airborne picture.

Carla Seitz performs on straps. She is described as a 19-year-old graduate of the State School of Artists, and her act brings aerial strength and flexibility high above the stage. Straps look simple because they are only two pieces of fabric, but the performer must grip, suspend, and reposition the body with great control.

Geraldine Philadelphia returns with her hula hoops after a two-year guest performance in Las Vegas. Hula hoop work can seem playful at first, but the difficulty rises quickly when the performer handles several hoops and keeps each one moving with precise body control. Her return also links Flying Lights to the Wintergarten’s established variety tradition.

Young performer Maxim Voronin combines illusion and hand balancing. He is set to float across the stage and make objects appear while holding a one-armed handstand. That pairing makes the act especially unusual. You are watching physical control at the same time as a visual trick, so it is not easy to tell where the balance ends and the magic begins.

The 3.80-meter motorcycle ball

The VR Universal Drivers perform inside what is described as the world’s smallest motorcycle ball, with a diameter of 3.80 meters. The act appeared in an earlier Wintergarten production and returns here in a more developed form.

The small size is the key detail. Motorcycles moving inside a spherical cage are already a test of speed, timing, and nerve. A compact ball leaves less room for error and makes the riders’ paths feel more immediate. The act also gives the evening a strong change of pace after the elegance of the aerial work and the precision of juggling.

I would expect this to be one of the loudest and most intense parts of the night. The supplied details do not give a running order, so I cannot tell you exactly when it happens. Still, the motorcycle ball is a major reason to choose this production if you want adrenaline alongside dance and circus artistry.

It may not suit you if engines and high-risk physical acts make you uneasy. The program is designed to raise the energy in the room, not to provide a calm, purely artistic recital.

Food, drinks, and the value of the ticket

The ticket covers the performance and seat reservation. Food and drinks are extra, ordered à la carte at your seat. Since no ticket price or menu prices are supplied, I cannot give you a precise cost comparison, but I can explain what you are paying for.

The value is strongest if you want a complete evening in one setting. You get a reserved place, a full theatrical production, internationally presented variety acts, Flying Steps choreography, and the atmosphere of the Wintergarten Varieté. Ordering at your table can also save you from planning a separate meal before the show.

The value is weaker if you only want one particular act. Flying Lights is an ensemble production. You are paying for the changing mix of dance, circus, music, special effects, and table service. The show is not built as a single Flying Steps concert or a single motorcycle spectacle.

I would also budget for the optional food and drinks before you book. The à la carte format makes it easy to spend more than the ticket price. You can keep the evening simple with only a drink, but the dinner-theater setting encourages a longer stay.

Compared with other Berlin stage choices, Flying Lights should appeal most to you if you want athletic entertainment rather than a conventional musical, stand-up comedy, or large-scale spectacle focused mainly on scenery. It offers more physical variety than a dance show and more modern movement than a traditional circus program.

Who should book Flying Lights

I would recommend it to couples, families with older children, and friends who enjoy live performance with a strong visual element. The combination of breakdance, circus, light, music, and table service makes it easy to share as a special night out.

It also suits you if you are curious about how street dance can work inside a formal variety theater. The Flying Steps provide a modern edge, while the Wintergarten acts bring the classic skills that define the venue.

You may want to skip it if you dislike strobe lighting, loud or intense stage effects, or motorcycle stunts. It is also not the best choice if you want a quiet dinner with occasional entertainment, since the stage action is the main event and can demand your attention.

The show’s exact duration, running order, and current pricing are not provided in the available details. Check those points before booking, especially if you need to plan a late meal or connect the performance with another Berlin activity.

Should you book this Berlin variety show?

Book Flying Lights if you want an evening with real range. You will see Flying Steps breakdance, classic circus specialties, LED juggling, aerial straps, hula hoops, hand balancing, illusion, fire, cello, and a tiny motorcycle ball under one roof.

I would make the choice with two questions in mind: Are you comfortable with strobe effects, and do you want dinner-theater service rather than a simple theater seat? If the answer to both is yes, this is a strong pick for a lively Berlin night. If flashing lights are a concern, or if you prefer a focused dance performance, choose another show.

FAQ

What does the Flying Lights ticket include?

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

Are food and drinks included?

No. Food and drinks are available à la carte and can be ordered at your seat before, during, and after the show.

Where does Flying Lights take place?

The show takes place at the Wintergarten Varieté in Berlin, Germany.

Who creates the Flying Lights production?

Wintergarten director Rodrigue Funke, Vartan Basil of the Flying Steps, and choreographer Jeffrey Jimenez are responsible for the production’s creative collaboration.

What kinds of acts are included?

The program includes Flying Steps breakdance, LED club juggling, Icarus-style acrobatics, aerial straps, hula hoops, hand balancing, illusion, and motorcycle loops inside a 3.80-meter motorcycle ball.

Are strobe lights used?

Yes. Strobe light effects are used, and they may be unsuitable for light-sensitive people, including some people with epilepsy.