Circus Flora: The Trial of the Century Sensory Friendly Performance

Thursday, October 21, 2021
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Join Circus Flora for the sensory-friendly performance of "The Trial of the Century," its 35th annual show! As Circus Flora's storytellers will describe, malfeasance and misconduct have occurred in the tent. But all the witnesses saw something different, and all the evidence points to contradictory conclusions. In "Trial of the Century," the Big Top becomes the courtroom, acrobats the evidence and you yourself the jury!

The only certainty in the show is that with Circus Flora, you're in for a wild ride of joy, laughter, beauty and daring as you watch the best circus acts from around the world into the intimacy of the one-ring Big Top. 

Tailored for individuals on the autism spectrum, those with sensory sensitivities, or visual impairments the sensory-friendly performance is designed with minor changes to the sound and lighting to create an enjoyable environment. Audio description is provided for this performance.

[Enter to win a family four-pack of tickets to see Circus Flora! To enter, follow this link. Entry deadline is September 2.]

"The Trial of the Century" runs from October 7-31, with special shows for little ones - Little Top Wednesdays - and those with sensory issues & nut allergies.  

Shows are held on select mornings, afternoons and evenings October 7-31. Special performances include:

  • Peanut-Free Preview: October 7 at 7 p.m.
  • Fan Friday: October 8 at 7 p.m.
  • Opening Night: October 9 at 7 p.m.
  • Little Top Wednesdays: October 13, 20 & 27 at 10 a.m. (Special one-hour performance for kids or kids-at-heart who don't want to, or can't, sit through a longer show.)
  • Sensory Friendly Performance: October 21 at 1 p.m. (Tailored for individuals on the autism spectrum, those with sensory sensitivities, or visual impairments and is designed with minor changes to the sound and lighting to create an enjoyable environment. Audio description is provided for this performance.)

For tickets, visit metrotix.com

For more information, visit circusflora.org

 

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