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Circus Smirkus
The Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour is coming to Harwich on Thursday and Friday, July 17 & 18 for 4 performances at Harwich Community Center. The two-day
The Circus Smirkus shows are presented by Harwich Children’s Fund and is a benefit for the organization.
The 30 budding circus stars in the 2024 Circus Smirkus troupe are ages 11 to 18, and bring youthful exuberance and polished circus skills to grace the Big Top from regions across the United States and Canada. They hail from
California (10), Colorado (1)
Now in its 37th year, Circus Smirkus is only traveling ‘tented’ youth circus in the United States and is one of the most beloved arts events of the New England summer. Performing under traditional European-style circus tents, patrons experience the authentic and historic flair of the iconic circus in a Big Top where there’s not a bad seat in the house. (Note: there are no animal acts in these performances.)
This year’s tour continues the tradition of Smirkus’ annual theme- based shows with the 2024 theme: The Imaginarium. The show will feature a vast array of circus arts — including aerials, acrobatics, juggling, and clowning — a dazzling display of brilliant costumes, and many other surprises. Step into a world of whimsy and wonder, as Circus Smirkus celebrates playfulness, discovery, and childlike curiosity in a magical toy shop that comes to life. Come be amazed by our tumbling teddy bears, high-flying marionettes, and a very mischievous Jack-in-the-Box, in this awe-inspiring and laughter-filled production.
The 2024 Big Top Tour takes to the road in late June and travels through mid-August with a tour caravan that requires some 23-support vehicles and 80 people including artists, tent crew and a live circus band playing an original score written specifically for this show.
Join us for a spectacular lineup of unforgettable acts and dazzling circus skills on full display under the Big Top! Tickets are $40 for adults and $25 for children 2-12 and will be available starting on May 1st by calling 1-877-SMIRKUS toll-free or visit smirkus.org. Tickets will also be available locally at the Harwich Chamber of Commerce beginning July 1st, Mondays , Fridays and Saturdays 1-3 in the afternoon.
About Circus Smirkus
Located in Greensboro, Vermont, Circus Smirkus is a nonprofit arts and education organization whose mission is to promote the skills, culture and traditions of the traveling circus. Since 1987, it has inspired youth to engage in life-changing adventures in the circus arts through three principal programs: the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour, Smirkus Camp, and Smirkus School Residency programs.
The Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour is the only traveling ‘tented’ youth circus in the United States, and performs under traditional European-style circus tents. The award-winning circus company performs in 14 New England towns to approximately 40,000 patrons each summer. Circus Smirkus Camp offers circus arts training in a summer camp setting, while Circus Smirkus Residencies provide integrated circus arts education in schools throughout the school year. Learn more at smirkus.org.