Circus Universe supplies circus and specialty acts across Southern Ontario, from a single stilt walker at a door to a full circus-themed production with a ringmaster, aerialists and a troupe.
Acts, with what each needs from the room
| Act | Where it goes in the program | What it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial: lyra, duo lyra, trapeze, silks | A spectacle at the transition to dancing or over cocktails | Certified rigging point or free-standing rig; 5–7 m clear height |
| Fire fans, torches, fire eating, fire breathing | Dusk and after dark, outdoors or venue-approved | 3 m clearance, spotter, extinguisher, municipal permit where required |
| LED hoops, LED jugglers, LED robots with CO2 jets, LED dancers | Dark rooms, nightclubs, late night; the permit-free alternative to fire | Low light; power for the robots’ CO2 rig |
| Stilt walkers (drummer, Victorian, flame gown, LED) | Arrivals and roaming | 3.5 m clear height, no stairs on the route |
| Jugglers, plate spinners, club-passing trio | Roaming and short stage sets | 4 m ceiling for five-club patterns |
| Acrobats, hand-to-hand duo, three-high, hand-balancer, contortion archer | Stage or floor spectacle | Hard level floor, 4 × 4 m, crash mat for some pieces |
| Strongmen, clowns, mime, ringmaster MC | Circus-themed events, family days, hosting | Microphone for the MC |
| Walkabout: elephant puppet, inflatable characters, ghost with wings, hockey character | Entrances, festivals, family days | Wide doorways and corridors |
| Balloon sculptures (tiger, rhino), balloon artist | Décor and kids’ areas | Lead time for large sculptures |
| Mermaid in a glass tank, fortune-teller booth, burlesque showgirl, ladder act | Themed parties and galas | Floor loading and water access for the tank; a quiet corner for the booth |
What this vendor needs from the venue
- Technical requirements
- Aerial: certified rigging point rated for dynamic load or a free-standing rig (6 m clear height, 6 × 6 m footprint). Fire: outdoor or venue-approved, 3 m clearance, extinguisher and safety spotter, municipal permit where required. Stilts: 3.5 m clear height, no stairs. Cyr wheel and acro: hard level floor, 6 m circle.
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