Join us in Flagstaff Park in Etobicoke as part of Arts in the Parks 2026. The evening begins with a drop-in circus workshop with SoCirC facilitators at 5:30pm, followed by a new version (with aerial!) of our seriously silly clown-dance show, Money Fish: Balls, Balls, Balls.
Money Fish: Balls, Balls, Balls is a 30 minute non-verbal show for kids and kids at heart. Drawing from circus, dance, physical theatre and clown, we tell the story of three bizarre and hilarious characters who must learn to work together to overcome the many obstacles being sometimes literally thrown at them. Set to an array of the most recognizable classical music, the Money Fish lovingly parody ballet, opera, contemporary dance, acrobatics, silent film, and anything else that might take itself too seriously, all while navigating their own ever-evolving relationships with each other and the audience.
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 alongside a different emerging aerialist from Toronto’s growing circus community each night.
Have another talent you’d like to share? New this year, we are also adding a community talent show on Saturday and Sunday! Share a dance, sing a song or show off your fashion - we are open to what you’d like to share. Sign up in advance by emailing hello@herciniarts.com or sign up in the park between 5:30-6:15pm Aug 19-23. See talent show parameters below for more info.
Workshops begin at 5:30pm and the show begins at 6:30pm, each evening from Wed Aug 19-Sun Aug 23, 2026 at Flagstaff Park. Community talent show will begin at 6:15pm on Saturday Aug 22 & Sunday Aug 23.
Money Fish: Balls, Balls, Balls is co-created and performed by Kirsten Edwards, Emily Hughes and Natalie Parkinson Dupley with outside eyes Dino Gonçalvez & Zita Nyarady.
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.
Talent Show Parameters:
Talent showcases should be maximum 3min each to allow time for multiple participants.
Hercinia can provide amplification for pre-recorded music, but otherwise talents should be tech free and able to take place on the grass.
Participants must sign up in advance, either via email or in the park between 5:30-6:15pm Aug 19-23.
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 best access point for mobility devices is just off the paved path by the big tree (on the left side when facing the stage). We may be able to provide a limited amount of camping chairs - please email hello@herciniarts.com to request in advance.
The performance lasts approx. 30 minutes and consists mostly of aerial visuals, set to recorded music. There will be some pre-show announcements in English, but these are not required to understand or enjoy the show. A transcript may be provided in advance upon request.
This is a relaxed performance and noise and movement is welcomed from the audience. You are welcome to leave and reenter at any time.
Gendered washrooms are available at the Flagstaff pool during opening hours (approx 10am-7:30pm daily).
If you have any questions or access needs, please contact us: hello@herciniarts.com and we will do our best to accommodate you.