Join us in Flagstaff Park in Etobicoke as part of Arts in the Parks 2025. The evening begins with a circus workshop with SoCirC at 5:30pm, followed by our steampunk inspired show, The Flying Machine

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.

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 perform their newfound skills at 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.

All activities are FREE thanks to support from Toronto Arts Council and Toronto Arts Foundation.
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Pre-registration not required.
Chance of cancellation due to weather. Please follow our website or socials for updates.

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/workshop site.

The workshop takes place on the grass. Workshop leaders will speak in English and can demonstrate skills physically. No particular language skills are required. All skills begin where you are and progress accordingly. You are welcome to participate as much or as little as you like.

The performance and designated seating area takes place on the grass, or you are welcome to bring your own seating. The performance lasts 30 minutes and consists mostly of aerial visuals, set to recorded music. There is some recorded text in English. A transcript may be provided in advance upon request. This is a relaxed performance and noise is welcomed from the audience. You are welcome to leave and reenter at any time.

If you have any questions or access needs, please contact us: hello@herciniarts.com and we will do our best to accommodate you.