Dream Big, Push Limits, and Defy Gravity—All While Having Fun
CircusWest is a comprehensive circus arts centre for all ages. We offer children, teens, and adults an opportunity to explore circus arts in an encouraging, non-competitive environment. CircusWest is a creative space where individuals can dream big, push limits, and defy gravity.
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Hello, David here with a CircusWest alumni interview! This time, we're chatting with a recent graduate of Quebec Circus School, Claire Hopson. We [...]
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Let our talented CirKids bring "wow factor" to your event, fair, or festival through compelling, artistic circus solos, duos, and group circus performances. We can provide for all your circus and entertainment needs from roving performers, to processions, to workshops, to circus acts, and even original theatrical circus productions.
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CircusWest is a one-stop shop for all things circus. Verve Inspired Circus, our corporate entertainment division, focuses on the delivery of high-quality professional circus acts and shows. If you need artistic circus with West Coast flair for your event, Verve Inspired Circus can help make your vision a reality!
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The staff and students of CircusWest work and play on the unceded, ancestral lands of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, Sto:lo, Stz'uminus, Qayqayt and Squamish Nations. We are grateful for this land and the ongoing stewardship of it by these nations.
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BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!
We, at CircusWest, could not be more proud of the AMAZING CAST of THE GOLDEN TICKET featuring our Performance and Apprentice Troupes. This same sentiment goes to the ENSEMBLE Troupe who did a superb pre-show on Friday through Sunday.
This cast was special! It was one of the most supportive, focussed and eager casts in CircusWest history — who were so happy to perform on a stage again in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE. In fact, due to COVID, only five of the cast members had done a circus show in a theatre setting before. So, they were all keen to give it everything had to make it a success!
The result on stage was truly amazing! Today was an emotional day as it was show closing and it was the final day of programming — and the last time we will see each other until The Fall.
It was also the last show for many of the cast who will be going to post secondary studies and other pursuits next year. Many have been in CircusWest for 10+ years!
And now, the work begins to take down the lights, the projector, the cyclorama, speakers, and set pieces and start dreaming of our show for next year.
WE ARE EXCEPTIONALLY PROUD OF ALL OF OUR PERFORMERS, CREW, MAKEUP ARTISTS, HAIR WRANGLERS, COACHES, VOLUNTEERS, CREATIVE TEAM, ADMINISTRATION, AUDIENCES and all that made THE GOLDEN TICKET the amazing success it was!
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Very proud of these kids and all the people that went into making it such a success.
We are proud of all the performers! They did amazing! and big thank you to the coaches!
We really enjoyed the show! 👏 👏👏👏
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AUDIENCES ARE FLIPPING OUT!
Miranda’s epic Bungee Trapeze routine has audiences in awe at the GOLDEN TICKET show at the PNE Garden Auditorium.
There’s ONLY ONE MORE CHANCE to see the show tonight at 7pm.
Tickets at www.ticketleader.ca/events/detail/circuswest-presents-the-golden-ticket
See you at the Circus!
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It was impressive for sure! The whole show was spectacular!
THE GOLDEN TICKET ENDS TODAY!
ONLY TWO MORE CHANCES to see THE GOLDEN TICKET.
Our circus adventure closes tonight.
We are so happy with the amazing response to our show the last three days and look forward to big houses TODAY at 12:30pm and 7:00pm today.
CircusWest performers and creative team and crew have given this show everything we've got --- and it is evident on stage as these young aspiring circus artists deliver a high energy, compelling tale of bravery, shenanigans and ultimately a sense of community.
This family friendly show based on Charlies and the Chocolate Factory's had a great run but will finish today --- so get your tickets at ow.ly/8Rse50JHsc0
We'd love to see you and the circus!
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Jun 27
BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!
We, at CircusWest, could not be more proud of the AMAZING CAST of THE GOLDEN TICKET featuring our Performance and Apprentice Troupes. This same sentiment goes to the ENSEMBLE Troupe who did a superb pre show on Friday through Sunday.
This cast was special! It was one of the most supportive, focussed and eager casts in CircusWest history — who were so happy to perform on a stage again in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE. In fact, due to COVID, only five of the cast members had done a circus show in a theatre setting before. So, they were all keen to give it everything they had to make it a success!
The result on stage was truly amazing! Today was an emotional day as it was closing and it was closing day and the last time we will see each other until the Fall.
It was also the last show for many of the cast who will be going to post secondary studies and other pursuits next year. Many have been in CircusWest for 10+ years!
And now, the work begins to take down the lights, the projector, the cyclorama, speakers, and set pieces and start dreaming of our show for next year.
WE ARE EXCEPTIONALLY PROUD OF ALL OF OUR PERFORMERS, COSTUME TEAM, STAGE CREW, COACHES, MAKEUP ARTISTS, HAIR WRANGLERS, VOLUNTEERS, CREATIVE TEAM, ADMINISTRATION, AUDIENCES and all that made THE GOLDEN TICKET the amazing success it was!
All we can say is BRAVO! You did a very good thing! ...
circus_west
Jun 26
AUDIENCES ARE FLIPPING OUT!
Miranda’s epic Bungee Trapeze routine has audiences in awe at the GOLDEN TICKET show at the PNE Garden Auditorium.
There’s ONLY ONE MORE CHANCE to see the show tonight at 7pm.
Tickets at https://www.ticketleader.ca/events/detail/circuswest-presents-the-golden-ticket
See you at the Circus!
Dream BIG with CircusWest! ...
circus_west
Jun 26
THE GOLDEN TICKET ENDS TODAY!
ONLY TWO MORE CHANCES to see THE GOLDEN TICKET.
Our circus adventure closes tonight.
We are so happy with the amazing response to our show the last three days and look forward to big houses TODAY at 12:30pm and 7:00pm today.
CircusWest performers and creative team and crew have given this show everything we've got --- and it is evident on stage as these young aspiring circus artists deliver a high energy, compelling tale of bravery, shenanigans and ultimately a sense of community.
This family friendly show based on Charlies and the Chocolate Factory's had a great run but will finish today --- so get your tickets at http://ow.ly/eUR250JHsbZ
We'd love to see you at the circus!
Dream BIG with CircusWest! ...
circus_west
Jun 25
THREE HIGH!
Only three more chances to see Briana climb to the top of a three high human pyramid as part of CircusWest’s THE GOLDEN TICKET!
Don’t miss our show tonight at 7 or come tomorrow and see this and all the other amazing circus feats for yourself!
Tickets available at https://www.ticketleader.ca/events/detail/circuswest-presents-the-golden-ticket
Our show is jammed pack with circus aerials, acrobatics,handstands, german wheels, juggling, object manipulation, bungee, tramp walls, silks, and a whole lot more. We can’t wait to show you what we have been working on this year — and our lates circus creation. We are SO PROUD!
Dream BIG with CircusWest!
#dreambig #thegoldenticket #threehigh #mainamain #pne #circusvamcouver #eastvan #pushlimits #circuswest ...
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Jun 25
THE MIDAS TOUCH!
THE GOLDEN TICKET is a FAN FAVOURITE! Audience members have said it is one of the BEST CIRCUSWEST SHOWS in the last 10 years.
Come and see what ALL THE BUZZ is about!
We have 4 shows left today and tomorrow at 12:30pm & 7:00pm. But, be advised, get tickets early as tickets are being scooped up due to the positive reviews -- and people coming to see the show a second, and in some cases, a third time.
Come and witness CircusWest's latest creation showcasing B.C's aspiring young circus artists as they weave a tale of wonder and adventure in Willy Wonka's wacky chocolate factory.
We are proud of what we have created and want as many people to se it as possible in the next two days.
Bring your family, you grandparents, your friends, your enemies, and your long lost cousin to the show -- and support local circus and CircusWest in the process.
Tickets still available at http://ow.ly/ks5W50JHh5M
See you at the Circus! (hint hint)
Dream BIG with CircusWest!
#circuswest #thegoldenticket #themidastouch # wonkacircus #chocolatefactorycircus #bringyourlonglostcousintothecircus #eastvan #pne #hastingspark #hastingssunrise #oompaloompa #summerinvancouver #circusbuzz #circusvancouver #circusinspiration #charlieandthechocolatefactory #dreambig ...
circus_west
Jun 24
AUDIENCES LOVE THE GOLDEN TICKET!
Our opening day of THE GOLDEN TICKET was a resounding success! After months of creation and hard work, the pieces feel into place and the show made its debut.
Our school group show earned EXUBERANT APPLAUSE AND CHEERING -- and our evening show received a STANDING OVATION.
We are proud of what we have created and want to share with as many people as possible!
If you have bought tickets already, we thank you and look forward to seeing you at the circus. If not, please get your tickets ASAP for our family friendly theatrical circus production - before we sell out. You will not be disappointed!
Please share this post with your family and friends so we can all celebrate the magic of circus, storytelling and the amazing talents of aspiring young circus artists giving it everything they've got!
Tickets at http://ow.ly/hV3N50JGNsU
See you at the circus. (hint hint)
Dream BIG with CircusWest!
#circuswest #circusvancouver #pnecircus #pne #ticketleader #thegoldenticket #wonkacircus #chocolatefactorycircus #eastvan
#oompaloompa #circusstorytelling #hastingssunrise #tourismvancouver #whattodovancouver #summerinvancouver #bcparent #westcoastfamilies #familyfunvancouver #charlieandthechocolatefactory #dreambig ...
circus_west
Jun 23
THE GOLDEN TICKET HAS ARRIVED!
THE THE GOLDEN TICKET debuts today.
After months of hard work, training, rehearsals -- IT IS FINALLY HERE.
We look forward to sharing our circus adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with you. We can't wait to perform in a theatre again -- complete with lights, sounds and projections -- after a 3 year hiatus. Sure, we stage shows outside since 2020 but there is something special about LIVE THEATRE in front of A LIVE AUDIENCE.
The show is chalk full of acrobatics, aerials, object manipulation, tramp walls, handstands, dance, unicycles, bikes, German Wheels, and a few other surprises.
We'd love to come out and share in the magic of circus with us.
Tickets still available at http://ow.ly/HQYg50JF7mH
See you at the circus! (hint hint)
Dream BIG with CircusWest!
#circuswest #theglodenticket #circusshow #vancouvercircus #eastvan #circusforall #willywonka #wonkacircus #chocolatefactorycircus #giveitallyouvegot #supportcircus #hastingsunrise #pne #hastingspark #shereverve #dreambig ...
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Jun 22
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
CircusWest's THE GOLDEN TICKET OPENS TOMORROW!
Do you have your tickets yet? If not, you'd better get to it!
Violet Beauregard, Mike Teevee, Veruca Salt and Willy Wonka are counting on you!
This family friendly circus production is inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but with many circus twists and turns.
Come and be part of the magic this June 23rd-26th at the PNE Gardens with shows at 12:30pm and 7:00pm.
Tickets still available at http://ow.ly/tNAL50JEWAh
See you at the show! (hint hint)
Dream BIG with CircusWest!
#circuswest #goldenticket #thegoldenticket #willywonka #wonkacircus #chocolatefactorycircus #pne #hastingssunrise #hastingspark #eastvan #whattodovancouver #thestir #bcparent #westcoastfamilies #tourismvancouver #tourismburnaby #playland #trampwall #vancouvercircus #bccircus #seatoskycircus #sheerverve #inspiredcircus #dreamscancometrue #dreambig ...
circus_west
Jun 19
THE TIME HAS COME!
We are beyond excited that our show, THE GOLDEN TICKET, opens this week.
After months and months of dreaming, planning, training, rehearsing, building, sewing, blocking, dancing, stretching and conditioning -- THE TIME HAS COME!
Charlie and Charlene are ready to take their GOLDEN TICKET winning tour of Willy Wonka's wacky chocolate factory along with four misbehaving ticket winners who make bad choices and pay the price.
Come take the tour June 23rd-26th in this 90-minute family friendly theatrical circus production that introduces you to Oompa Loompa's, an eccentric Factory team, good and evil factory spirits, Candyman Buzz and the Sugar sisters.
Get your GOLDEN TICKETS ASAP as they are being snapped up!
Tickets at http://ow.ly/ExhZ50JB6vg
The time has come! Will you be ready?
See you at THE GOLDEN TICKET show this week (hint hint)
Dream BIG with CircusWest! ...
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Jun 18
RINGMASTERS BACKSTAGE!
Sneak peak at Saturday Ringmasters performers backstage as they wait for their group pyramid act to start. CircusWest showcases started on Monday and our last performances are tomorrow. It has been an incredible year as things slowly returned to normal and we could bring out all of our fun circus toys and equipment once again.
Thank you to all who supported CircusWest over the last few years — and for your ongoing support this year, this summer, and next!
Congrats to all our students who worked so hard and gave it their all! You deserve much applause!
See you at the circus!
Dream BIG with CircusWest! ...
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