Circus Smirkus

Join us for the can’t-miss event of the summer — Circus Smirkus!

You have to see Circus Smirkus in action to believe it — these circus stars, ages 11 to 18 — bring youthful exuberance and polished circus skills from across the country and around the world. Everyone who enters the big top leaves with a smile on their face, knowing that they’ve just seen something truly special.

CIRCUS SMIRKUS PRESENTS: THE IMAGINARIUM!
Step into a world of whimsy and wonder, as Circus Smirkus celebrates playfulness, discovery, and childlike curiosity with the 2024 Big Top Tour: The Imaginarium. A magical toy shop comes to life with tumbling teddy bears, high-flying marionettes, and a very mischievous Jack-in-the-Box, in this awe-inspiring and laughter-filled production.

This year’s show will be directed by Smirkus alum, clown, and Theater in the Open director Joshua Shack and Julie Jenkins, Co-founder and Artistic Director of the Midnight Circus, and herself a veteran Smirkus coach and director.

2024 DATES & DETAILS: August 2nd @ 2 pm & 7 pm and August 3rd @ 1 pm & 6 pm

LOCATION: Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Little’s Ln, Newbury, MA

VOLUNTEERING: If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s Circus Smirkus please fill out this form. Please reach out to maddie@theaterintheopen.org if you have any questions.