Tag Archives: Circus

PREPOSTEROUS! A Happenstance Clown Circus at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 9

PREPOSTEROUS! A Happenstance Clown Circus at the Publick Playhouse, Feb 9

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
PREPOSTEROUS! A Happenstance Clown Circus

Sunday, February 9, 2025, 2:00pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Don’t miss this sophisticated-yet-ridiculous, family-friendly, clown circus from Happenstance Theater! A quintet of charming vintage clowns become circus animals, transform into a human calliope, do the classic circus mirror routine with a twist, perform a several preposterous “entrees”, make live music and sound effects, and execute a very satisfying slow-motion number involving a pie! This show is recommended for children ages 3-12. Please note everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age.

Tickets: $6. Click here.

Pinot and Augustine at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 12

Pinot and Augustine at the Publick Playhouse, Nov 12

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Pinot and Augustine

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 11:15am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

This performance is part of our Tiny Tots Series and is recommended for PreK to Grade 2. Happenstance Theater’s Pinot & Augustine are a friendly clown duo inspired by the golden age of Circus. Pinot is the authoritarian clown in fancy clothes and a white cone hat. Augustine is the appealing, red-nosed bumbler who punctures his pomposity. This bilingual, guaranteed crowd-pleaser bubbles over with physical comedy, virtuosity, and musical surprises from the sublime to the ridiculous: from lyrical melodies on a musical saw to pratfalls and a whoopee cushion. Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Schools can call 301-277-1710 for Group Sales.

$6. Click here.

UpSpring Studio Holiday Bizarre at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Dec 3

UpSpring Studio Holiday Bizarre at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Dec 3

Joe’s Movement Emporium and UpSpring Studio presents:
Holiday Bizarre

Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Got your craft fair goodies on December 2nd? Then head back to Joe’s on December 3rd for an even more bizarre bazaar! UpSpring’s annual winter show is a ridiculous romp with your favorite peddlers of pizzazz. Wind your way through our wacky aerial displays in this one-of-a-kind walk-through performance. We’ve got knitters and painters and hoopers–oh my! Featuring new work on trapeze, fabric, and more.

Adults $25. Click here.

Ad Hoc Aerial presents Finally! at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 12 & 13

Ad Hoc Aerial presents Finally! at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Aug 12 & 13

Joe’s Movement Emporium and Ad Hoc Aerial presents:
Finally!

Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 4 PM

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Join us for FINALLY! – an aerial extravaganza, bringing together artists from across the DMV! We will be featuring performances on silks, lyra, rope, trapeze, straps, and more. Witness an exciting variety of aerial and circus ideas take flight at long last.

Adults $25, Child/Senior $15. Click here.

Happenstance Theater: ADRIFT at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jan 26-Feb 5

Happenstance Theater: ADRIFT at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jan 26-Feb 5

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Happenstance Theater: ADRIFT

January 26 – February 5, 2023
Thursday, January 26th @ 7:30 PM
Friday, January 27th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 28th @ 3:00 PM
Saturday, January 28th @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 29th @ 3:00 PM
Friday, February 3rd @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 4th @ 3:00 PM
Saturday, February 4th @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 5th @ 3:00 PM

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium.

Happenstance Theater is presenting a new work inspired by medieval imagery and archetypes collected from the works of Hieronymous Bosch, Pieter Bruegel, the Tarot, and reinterpretations of religious and alchemical art. Drawing parallels between our current moment and the “dark ages,” the ensemble will explore and exploit buffoonery, magic, notions of good, evil, and absurdity with angelic music, devised and existing text, puppetry, visual delight, and movement. Like a ship of fools, this pod of eccentrics will drift into the world to bring delight, share hopes and fears, find a way forward, and then parade away.  

Tickets: $25 or $15 Senior/Children. Click here.