Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, fresh from the backwoods, backwards world of Lasqueti Island, a troupe of 35 circus performers, musicians and freaks will roll off the ferry and into the Comox Valley for one night only.
LasQuirkus performs May 27 at 7 p.m. at the Fallen Alders Hall between Royston and Cumberland.
Bring out the whole family for a Vaudeville variety show featuring stilters, clowns, jugglers, musical slapstick, storytelling, hula-hoop spinning, dancing marionettes, giant puppets, general merriment, and a gorilla … or two.
The night will be hosted by Ring Master and Mistress of Ceremonies: the Infamous Jenny V and portable live soundtrack will be provided by our house band — the Bolting Brassicas. There will be plenty of home grown acts from the LasQuirkus Circus Works, plus performers from the greater Salish Sea and extra special guests — your friends and neighbours.
Dance on into the evening with a live set of West Coast, high-energy, raw brass gypsy funk-punk music from the Bolting Brassicas Marching Band.
And cap it all off with Lasqueti’s dj beatfarmer who will spin up world beats for your dancing pleasure.
Bring the kids, your juggling balls, dance shoes, and a sense of wonder.
Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7 p.m. Dancing to follow.
Tickets available at the door, show night only! Cost $5 per person ($30 family rate).
Non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks will be available for purchase.
For more information, e-mail pachielflower@yahoo.ca or check out www.boltingbrassicas.ca.
LasQuirkus is a inclusive, do-it-yourself, not for profit, completely volunteer-based event aimed at having good clean (yet wacky and wild) fun for everyone from toddlers to great-grandparents and everyone in between.
Inspired by the long-running New Old Time Chautauqua, we’re building our circus skills while inspiring, promoting and bringing together performers, communities and the arts around the Salish Sea.
— LasQuirkus
