The Flying Machine at Flagstaff Park + FREE circus workshops
Schedule
Wed, 20 Aug, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Sun, 24 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Flagstaff Park | Rexdale, ON
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Hercinia Arts Collective is proud to be returning to Flagstaff Park with Arts in the Parks to present our Circus Theatre show The Flying Machine!Shows are happening every night from Wednesday August 20th - Sunday August 24th at 6:30pm.
Drawing from circus, dance, physical theatre and clown, The Flying Machine tells the story of a quirky inventor who, with the help of her assistants and the audience, builds a machine that can travel through space and time. Through her experiments we discover the power of human strength and resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles as she invites audience members of all ages to awaken their imaginations and find their sense of whimsy.
Plus join us before the show for circus workshops at 5:30pm!
Community members will have the opportunity to join social circus ambassadors SoCirC for free workshops before the shows, where they will be introduced to circus skills such as juggling, object manipulation, and balancing. Participants who choose to will also have the opportunity to participate in that evening's show.
The Flying Machine is Directed by Zita Nyarady and created in collaboration with the performers: Vanita Butrsingkorn, Kirsten Edwards and Natalie Parkinson Dupley.
Thank you to Toronto Arts Council and Toronto Arts Foundation for supporting this event.
Access notes: There is a paved parking lot at the north west side of the park with two accessible parking spots available, and a paved pathway leading to the performance site.
The performance and designated seating takes place on the grass, or you are welcome to bring your own seating.
The performance lasts approx. 30 minutes and consists mostly of acrobatic & aerial visuals, set to recorded music and some recorded dialogue. This is a relaxed performance and noise is welcomed from the audience. There is some in-place optional audience participation. You are welcome to leave at any time.
Workshops are taught in English with demonstrations for additional visual aid. No prior experience or ability is necessary.
If you have any questions or access needs, please contact us: [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Where is it happening?
Flagstaff Park, Flagstaff Park, Mercury Rd, Toronto, ON M9W, Canada, RexdaleEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
