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

Berlin gets moving under the lights. Flying Lights brings the Flying Steps’ sharp breakdance into the old-school setting of Wintergarten Varieté, where acrobats, juggling, hula hoops, magic, and live music share one stage. I like the unusual pairing of street style and polished circus craft, and I like that the theme of light ties the show together instead of serving as mere decoration. The main caution is practical: strobe effects can be unsuitable for people who are sensitive to flashing light, including some people with epilepsy.

The show also works as a dinner-theater night out. You receive a show ticket and reserved seat, then order food and drinks at your table before, during, or after the performance. That adds comfort and occasion, though your final bill will be higher because refreshments are not included.

Key Points Before You Book

• Flying Steps bring breakdance and street style into a traditional Berlin variety setting.
• Light drives the production, with fire, LED technology, shadow play, and live cello sounds.
• The circus program is varied, including club juggling, Icarus-style acrobatics, straps, hula hoops, magic, and motorcycle stunts.
• The Wintergarten is a dinner theater, so you can order food and drinks from your seat throughout the evening.
• The VR Universal Drivers return with motorcycles racing inside a ball only 3.80 meters in diameter.
• Strobe lighting is used, so light-sensitive people should consider this before booking.

What Makes Flying Lights Different in Berlin

Berlin has no shortage of stage shows, but Flying Lights takes a less predictable route. It does not present a straight breakdance concert, and it is not simply a classic circus show with a few modern touches. The production joins the two forms and lets each one sharpen the other.

The Flying Steps supply the physical force. Their breakdance is built around quick footwork, spinning bodies, sudden freezes, and hard rhythmic accents. The variety performers add a different kind of precision, from balance and flexibility to object control and aerial strength.

I like that the production was created through a collaboration involving Wintergarten director Rodrigue Funke, Flying Steps figure Vartan Basil, and choreographer Jeffrey Jimenez. That combination helps explain the show’s mixed character. It has the polish of a major variety production, but it also carries the raw pulse of street dance.

The theme is light in many forms. You can expect fiery moments, LED effects, strong contrasts between light and shadow, and quieter passages shaped by live cello sounds. The point is not simply to make the stage bright. Light becomes part of the movement, mood, and pacing.

Entering the Wintergarten Varieté

The setting matters here. Wintergarten Varieté is not a bare theater where you sit in rows and wait for the curtain. It is a dinner theater, so your seat is also your place to order food and drinks.

That format changes the evening. You can settle in before the show begins, order something at your table, and keep the night moving without leaving the room. Food and drinks can also be ordered during the performance and afterward. For a special occasion, this is a real advantage.

I would plan your spending with care. The ticket covers the show and seat reservation, but food and drinks are purchased separately from the à la carte menu. If you want a low-cost theater visit, you can focus on the ticket and skip ordering. If you want the full dinner-theater mood, leave room in your budget for the menu.

The reserved seat is useful because it removes one small worry from the evening. You know where you will sit, and you can focus on the stage and your table service. The supplied information does not specify seating sections, sightlines, show length, or menu prices, so I would check those details before final booking if they matter to you.

The Flying Steps Bring Street Energy to the Stage

The Flying Steps are the central reason to choose this production over a standard variety bill. Their breakdance gives the show a strong beat and a clear connection to modern urban culture.

Their role also keeps the production from feeling like a series of unrelated circus numbers. The dance sections help link the lighting theme with the rest of the program. Fast movement can make LED effects feel electric, while slower choreography can work with shadow and cello to create a more reflective mood.

The group had also appeared on America’s Got Talent in the same year connected with this production. That detail gives you a sense of the level and public reach of the performers, but the important point is what you see in the room: dancers sharing the stage with circus specialists rather than performing in a separate show.

If you mainly want a traditional circus with clowns, animals, or a ring-based format, this is not that. If you enjoy breakdance, music-led movement, and modern stage design, the Flying Steps are a strong reason to attend.

Fire, LEDs, and Live Cello

The light theme gives Flying Lights its shape. The production uses fire and the latest LED technology for its more forceful scenes. These effects are designed to work with the dancers and circus performers, so the stage can shift quickly from athletic action to visual spectacle.

The quieter side of the theme comes through light and shadow with live cello sounds. I appreciate that contrast. A show built only around speed and flashing effects could become tiring. The cello and shadow sequences offer a change of pace and give the production room to breathe.

Still, you should know that strobe lighting is part of the performance. This is not a minor technical detail. If you are light-sensitive, or if flashing effects create health concerns for you, read the warning seriously and decide if the show suits you.

The available details do not identify the cellist or specify how often live cello appears. You can expect it as part of the production’s sound and mood, but not treat the event as a cello concert.

Circus Highlights Across the Evening

Flying Lights uses a broad variety program, which makes the night feel like a sequence of changing skills rather than one long dance set. The acts named for the production include:

Canaval Twins and LED club juggling: This number combines object control with the show’s central visual idea. Club juggling is already a test of timing, but adding LED equipment makes every throw easier to follow in the dark.

Segura Brothers and Icarus-style feats: Icarus acts involve one performer supporting and moving another with the feet, demanding strength, balance, and trust. The Segura Brothers bring that old circus skill into the modern setting.

Carla Seitz on the straps: Seitz is identified as a 19-year-old graduate of the State School of Artists. Her straps act highlights the strength and control needed to work suspended above the stage. Her age may surprise you, but the real point is her specialist training and the high physical demand of the number.

Geraldine Philadelphia with hula hoops: Philadelphia returns to Wintergarten after a two-year performance period in Las Vegas. Hula hoop work can look playful, but at this level it depends on exact body control and sustained rhythm.

Maxim Voronin’s magic and balance: Voronin is described as floating across the stage, making objects appear, and performing a one-armed handstand. That combination gives his section a different flavor from the dance and aerial numbers. You get visual mystery alongside physical skill.

The range is one of the show’s best features. You can watch a dance battle of bodies and beats, then shift to juggling, aerial work, magic, or balance. The drawback is that variety shows are not built around one continuous story. If you prefer a single plot with developed characters, the changing act format may feel less focused.

The Motorcycle Ball at 3.80 Meters

The VR Universal Drivers return with a developed version of their motorcycle act. Their machines loop inside what is described as the world’s smallest motorcycle ball, measuring just 3.80 meters in diameter.

That size is the key fact. Motorcycles circling inside a compact metal sphere need accurate speed, spacing, and timing. The act creates tension through the small working area, not through a long explanation or theatrical story.

It also gives Flying Lights a strong change of scale. After dancers and acrobats use the stage floor and air above it, the motorcycle ball concentrates the action into a tight structure. I would expect this to be one of the evening’s most direct adrenaline moments.

The supplied information does not state how many motorcycles are used, how long the act lasts, or where it appears in the running order. You should enjoy it as a high-risk circus specialty rather than expect a detailed mechanical demonstration.

Food, Drinks, and the Dinner-Theater Choice

The ability to order at your seat is central to the Wintergarten format. You can order before the show, during it, or afterward, and the food and drinks are available à la carte.

This works best if you want a relaxed evening with a meal attached. You do not need to treat the performance and dinner as two separate bookings. The room, reserved seat, stage, and table service form one night out.

There is also a tradeoff. Ordering during a performance can divide your attention, particularly during a fast dance passage or an acrobatic number. If you want to watch every movement, order before the show or wait until the interval or afterward, if an interval is offered. The supplied details do not confirm the meal style, menu, prices, or interval arrangement, so do not assume a particular dining schedule.

For value, think of the ticket as paying for two things: entry to a specialist show and the security of a reserved seat. It does not include dinner. The show is likely a better fit for you if you value the full theatrical setting rather than simply seeking the cheapest way to see breakdance.

Who Will Enjoy Flying Lights Most

I would recommend this show to you if you like several forms of performance in one evening. It suits people interested in breakdance, contemporary stage effects, circus technique, and dinner theater.

It is also a good choice for a date night or a special evening in Berlin because the setting gives the performance a sense of occasion. The reserved seating and table service make the night feel more complete than a short stand-up or club performance.

Families and mixed-age groups may also appreciate the range of acts, but the lighting warning deserves attention. Children and adults who are sensitive to flashes may not find the production comfortable.

You should think twice if you dislike loud, fast stage action or if you want a quiet concert. You may also prefer another Berlin production if your main goal is a large-scale musical, comedy, or one continuous dramatic story. Flying Lights is at its best when you enjoy variety itself.

Practical Tips for a Better Evening

Read the strobe-light warning before you buy. If flashing effects are a serious concern for you, this may not be the right performance.

Plan for separate food and drink costs. The ticket includes the show and seat reservation, but the dinner-theater service is paid for on site.

Arrive ready to settle in rather than treat the show as a quick stop. The Wintergarten format encourages you to make an evening of it, with the option to order before, during, or after the performance.

If you want full attention on the stage, order before the curtain or after the show. That is especially useful during the Flying Steps’ rapid choreography and the motorcycle act.

Finally, keep your expectations in the right place. The listed artists and acts promise high-level circus and dance, but the production is a variety show, not a guided tour or a historical presentation of Berlin.

Should You Book Flying Lights?

Book Flying Lights if you want a polished night of breakdance, circus, light effects, and table service in one Berlin venue. The Flying Steps give the program modern force, while performers such as the Canaval Twins, Segura Brothers, Carla Seitz, Geraldine Philadelphia, Maxim Voronin, and the VR Universal Drivers provide a wide range of specialist acts.

The strongest reason to go is the unusual mix. Classic variety and high-quality breakdance do not often share the same stage, and the light theme gives the production a clear visual thread. The main reasons to hesitate are the extra cost of food and drinks and the use of strobe effects.

For a dinner-theater evening with reserved seating, changing circus skills, and plenty of movement, I would put this on your Berlin shortlist. If flashing lights are a concern, choose another show.

FAQ

Where does Flying Lights take place?

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

What does the 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 and can be ordered à la carte on site.

Can I order food before the show?

Yes. Wintergarten Varieté is a dinner theater, so you can order food and drinks at your seat before the performance.

Can I order during the performance?

Yes. Food and drinks can be ordered at your seat before, during, and after the show.

What is the main theme of Flying Lights?

Light is the connecting theme, presented through fire, LED technology, light and shadow, and live cello sounds.

Who are the Flying Steps?

The Flying Steps are breakdancers and creative collaborators in the production, bringing street style and breakdance to the variety show.

What circus acts are included?

The program includes LED club juggling by the Canaval Twins, Icarus-style feats by the Segura Brothers, straps by Carla Seitz, hula hoops by Geraldine Philadelphia, magic and balance by Maxim Voronin, and a motorcycle act by the VR Universal Drivers.

How small is the motorcycle ball?

The motorcycle ball has a diameter of 3.80 meters.

Are strobe lights used?

Yes. Strobe light effects are used and may be unsuitable for people who are sensitive to flashing light, including some people with epilepsy.