Renowned as a classic in the world puppet theatre community.
An exceptionally funny and imaginative show.
– The Edinburgh Festival Times
The students loved it. It was the topic of conversation for quite a few days after.
– W.E. Gowling PS
I have never seen a more creative and unique show!
– Centennial PS
This is a program that should be seen by many more schools.
– W.E. Gowling PS
The Brick Bros. Circus
Available all school year / Grades K to 8 / Audience maximum 250 / $650 in the GTA, contact us for rates outside the GTA / 45 minutes plus optional post-show Q&A.
The video is also available to watch online for free – see below! Includes pre-recorded Q&A video.
Guaranteed to stimulate imaginations and spark creative thinking, the Brick Bros. Circus is a complete miniature one-ring circus, performed by highly trained building bricks in itty bitty costumes. Be amazed by the acrobatic Bildovitch Family, awestruck by the breathtaking Madame Brikaskova on her High Trapeze, astounded by the unbelievable Brick Contortionist… and much much more!
Challenging preconceived perceptions of objects and materials and employing simple mechanical ingenuity, this inventive production brings the world of play, creativity and performance to life, brick by brick by brick.
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A Study Guide is available
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For further information or to make a booking, contact Ann at ann@puppetmongers.com 416-538-6210
Curriculum Connections
- Knowledge of Drama & Visual Arts Elements
- Creative Work
- Critical Thinking
- Introduce Puppetry and Theatre Arts
- Oral & Visual Communication
- Problem Solving
- Simple Machines – ingenuity with simple materials.
Recommended age level: JK to Grade 8 NB: This show has this wide appeal because the younger ones see the daring bricks, while the older students are engaged by the tongue-in-cheek humour of the show.
Maximum Audience size: 250 people
Length of performance: 45 minutes, plus Q & A session on request
Set up time: 60 minutes.
Strike time: 60 minutes.
* Thus the total time we require in your venue is 3 hours. *
Performing area: Absolute minimum area: 12′ wide, 12′ deep, 8′ high.
Lighting: We bring our own lighting equipment
* Please note that the show works best in a darkened venue *
Sound: We bring our own sound equipment
Electricity: One standard electric outlet.
We also require: Two stacking chairs.
Testimonials
An exceptionally funny and imaginative show. The Edinburgh Festival Times
The students really enjoyed this quirky and creative puppet theatre, as did the teachers! I have never seen a more creative and unique show! Our students are not frequently exposed to theatre and having this opportunity… really changed the way they view theatre. They now know that theatre is not exclusive or prejudiced, but an open-minded, exciting and accessible art form! Centennial PS
The students were talking about the show for several days afterwards, and many wrote about it in their journals. This is a program that should be seen by many more schools. It really expanded my children’s idea of what a puppet show can be. W.E. Gowling PS
The students loved it. It was the topic of conversation for quite a few days after. The show was thought provoking and exposed our students to a different type of humour… Many of the teachers used this performance as an opportunity to inspire many forms of writing by the students… I listened in on a few follow up discussions in classrooms and was amazed at thoughts and opinions students had. W.E. Gowling PS