Madison Circus Space

family friendly

24-hour Circathon

June 17 @ 12:00 pm – June 18 @ 12:00 pm

It’s our birthday and we’re going to celebrate, circus-style! Come join us for two days of free public programming as we turn 10.

Attractions will include artist performances, ambient aerial, drop-in classes for kids and adults, carnival games, fire spinning, and so much more! Weather permitting, we’ll have things to do both outside and in. Food can be purchased from the Jakarta Cafe food truck on the premises.

All activities are free and no not require prior registration. A waiver must be signed before participating in any classes.

The schedule of activities below is subject to change.

Saturday June 17:

12-12:30pm opening parade

12:30-3pm: drop-in classes in lyra, sling, hoops, dance trapeze, and kids’ movement

3-4pm: performances in sling, duo trapeze, comedy juggling, and dance trapeze

3:30-5pm: drop-in classes in flying trapeze

5:30-6pm: performances in duo sling, silks, and ripstick/sling

6:30-8pm: roller skating party (BYO gear)

8-9pm: drop-in classes in German wheel and yo-yo

9-10pm: outdoor performances in fire lyra & fire spinning

Sunday June 18:

10-11am drop-in classes in German wheel and slackline

11am-12pm performances in silks, comedy juggling, duo trapeze and German wheel

12pm closing parade

This project is funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board.

FREE!!!!

The Anniversary Show

June 24 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

circus octopus is juggling and playing with a variety of circus apparatuses atop a German wheel

Join us in celebrating our tenth anniversary! This production will showcase some of the important people who founded MCS and helped it to thrive. Come be amazed by our acrobats, jugglers, aerialists and clowns as we take a trip through MCS history.

Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable at no cost. Please contact tickets@madisoncircusspace.com to transfer a ticket to another party or date.

A small number of standing-room only tickets may be sold at the door on the night of the event depending on capacity.

$12.00 – $30.00

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The Anniversary Show

June 24 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

circus octopus is juggling and playing with a variety of circus apparatuses atop a German wheel

Join us in celebrating our tenth anniversary! This production will showcase some of the important people who founded MCS and helped it to thrive. Come be amazed by our acrobats, jugglers, aerialists and clowns as we take a trip through MCS history.

Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable at no cost. Please contact tickets@madisoncircusspace.com to transfer a ticket to another party or date.

A small number of standing-room only tickets may be sold at the door on the night of the event depending on capacity

$12.00 – $30.00

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The Anniversary Show

June 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

circus octopus is juggling and playing with a variety of circus apparatuses atop a German wheel

Join us in celebrating our tenth anniversary! This production will showcase some of the important people who founded MCS and helped it to thrive. Come be amazed by our acrobats, jugglers, aerialists and clowns as we take a trip through MCS history.

Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable at no cost. Please contact tickets@madisoncircusspace.com to transfer a ticket to another party or date.

A small number of standing-room only tickets may be sold at the door on the night of the event depending on capacity.

$12.00 – $30.00

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The Quiet Hours

January 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

“The Quiet Hours” is about the time we spend in our heads dreaming of and dreading the events of our lives. Whether it be reliving moments from our past or creating scenarios in the future, this precarious space is playfully and cautiously occupied with a unicycle, some sticks, and an artist. Exploring themes of life, grief, and the space before death.

“The Quiet Hours” is devised and performed by Kevin Flanagan. Kevin Flanagan (he/him) is a contemporary circus artist based out of Ithaca, NY. He specializes in the use of circus to create meaningful experiences for audiences and as a narrative device to enhance storytelling. Kevin graduated from the Circadium School of Contemporary Circus in June of 2021. Since graduation, he can be found performing in events and shows such as ABCirque’s Firebird, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Fred Garbo Inflatable Theatre Co., Alterra, Le Nouveau Sud, Activate Entertainment, Almanac Dance Circus Theatre, The International Jugglers Association, and many more. Kevin will be spending his time during the Madison Circus Space residency continuing to develop his solo show “The Quiet Hours” – which will be performed for the community at the end of the month. 

This full length solo show is the product of the Madison Circus Space artist in residence program. This residency, the only of its kind in Wisconsin, offers circus professionals and pre-professionals self-directed training time to develop skills in a supportive, safe, community-oriented environment, and to further the creative development of performance projects. Residents have use of studio space, access to equipment, and use of the space for performances, subject to scheduling availability. Residents are expected to offer workshops/classes to engage community members in their art-making, and the residency will culminate in a public sharing. Kevin will be offering workshops at Madison Circus Space with his partner and fellow artist in residence, Sierra Rhoades Nicholls. More information about these workshops can be founds at: https://www.madisoncircusspace.com/classes

$12.00 – $30.00 Sliding scale

Madison Circus Space

2082 Winnebago St.
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

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The Quiet Hours

January 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

“The Quiet Hours” is about the time we spend in our heads dreaming of and dreading the events of our lives. Whether it be reliving moments from our past or creating scenarios in the future, this precarious space is playfully and cautiously occupied with a unicycle, some sticks, and an artist. Exploring themes of life, grief, and the space before death.

“The Quiet Hours” is devised and performed by Kevin Flanagan. Kevin Flanagan (he/him) is a contemporary circus artist based out of Ithaca, NY. He specializes in the use of circus to create meaningful experiences for audiences and as a narrative device to enhance storytelling. Kevin graduated from the Circadium School of Contemporary Circus in June of 2021. Since graduation, he can be found performing in events and shows such as ABCirque’s Firebird, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Fred Garbo Inflatable Theatre Co., Alterra, Le Nouveau Sud, Activate Entertainment, Almanac Dance Circus Theatre, The International Jugglers Association, and many more. Kevin will be spending his time during the Madison Circus Space residency continuing to develop his solo show “The Quiet Hours” – which will be performed for the community at the end of the month. 

This full length solo show is the product of the Madison Circus Space artist in residence program. This residency, the only of its kind in Wisconsin, offers circus professionals and pre-professionals self-directed training time to develop skills in a supportive, safe, community-oriented environment, and to further the creative development of performance projects. Residents have use of studio space, access to equipment, and use of the space for performances, subject to scheduling availability. Residents are expected to offer workshops/classes to engage community members in their art-making, and the residency will culminate in a public sharing. Kevin will be offering workshops at Madison Circus Space with his partner and fellow artist in residence, Sierra Rhoades Nicholls. More information about these workshops can be founds at: https://www.madisoncircusspace.com/classes

$12.00 – $30.00 Sliding scale

Madison Circus Space

2082 Winnebago St.
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

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