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CIRCUS • The Show

"A Winner in Family Entertainment!" ★★★★★ GLAM Adelaide

$29.00
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Ringmaster character throwing a silver cane towards the camera.
Female aerial performer in splits above the ground with two white silk apparatuses.
Male performer holding a stick of fire, clapping along with audience.
Past Event

Image Credit: Frank Packer

Ringmaster character throwing a silver cane towards the camera.
Female aerial performer in splits above the ground with two white silk apparatuses.
Male performer holding a stick of fire, clapping along with audience.

  • Presented by: Showmen Productions

  • Written and Directed by: Justin Williams

  • Lighting Design: After Dark Theatre

"The Greatest Circus Show Around!" ★★★★★ Kiddo Magazine

Roll up! Roll up! Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined family circus spectacular!

WINNER – Best Children’s Event, Adelaide Fringe Weeklies 2021, 2023

This internationally award-winning, sell-out sensation is flipping into town this October! Sure to astound and amaze the entire family, CIRCUS is the latest trailblazer in children’s entertainment - featuring world-class illusions, tumbling acrobats, highly skilled jugglers, breath-taking and elegant aerialists, an endearing clown with his GIGANTIC 6ft balloon, and enough side-splitting comedy to send any grown man running for the toilet!

“What you have experienced keeps you smiling, wondering and shaking your head long after the show is over!” ★★★★ - The Advertiser

“A punchy 60-minute fun ride full of thrills, spills, gasps and laughter!” ★★★★★ - The Clothesline

“Aspirational... an EASY WIN for parents!” - The Age

Headed by the incomparable Ringmaster, prepare to tumble down the rabbit hole in this jam-packed 60-minute spectacle that will be remembered long after you leave the theatre! Bring the whole family along to the perfect school holidays activity - see you at the CIRCUS!

About Showmen Productions

Showmen Productions is an independent production company founded in Melbourne, Australia. Since its creation in 2018, the two driving minds behind the company, Sam and Justin, have created and toured internationally 3 MEGA shows; family-friendly spectaculars: ‘The Greatest Magic Show’ and ‘CIRCUS’; alongside their hilariously raucous, 18+ only evening show ‘Adults Only Magic Show’!

showmenproductions.com.au

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Rating: Partially Accessible, English no barrier

  • Age suitability: 4+

  • Event warnings: Haze Effects, Sudden Loud Noises, High Level Of Audience Participation.

  • Full: $29.00

  • Concession: $25.00

  • Child: $25.00

  • Group 10+: $22.00

  • Group 4+: $25.00

  • Member discounts available

    This event is eligible for 25% off full price Fringe Dweller tickets. Just add the tickets that you want then login at checkout and you'll get the cheapest tickets. If you're not a member yet, simply add a membership to your cart and you'll be able to access Fringe Dweller prices straight away.

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Saturday, 14 October 2023

2:00pm

Festival Park - The Vault

 Past Event

Sunday, 15 October 2023

2:00pm

Festival Park - The Vault

 Past Event

Saturday, 21 October 2023

2:00pm

Festival Park - The Vault

 Past Event

Sunday, 22 October 2023

2:00pm

Festival Park - The Vault

 Past Event

Saturday, 28 October 2023

2:00pm

Festival Park - The Vault

 Past Event

Sunday, 29 October 2023

2:00pm

Festival Park - The Vault

 Past Event

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