The world-class Omnium Circus performers will perform at the Queens Theatre from Friday, Nov. 8, through Sunday, Nov. 10.
This circus prides itself on providing accessibility to its audience. In addition to being the only circus in the world presented bilingually in English and American Sign Language, other accommodations available for audience members include live audio description, tactile experiences, relaxed seating for neurodiverse and sensory-sensitive audience members, and more.
“People can expect an absolutely fabulous entertainment experience, which includes their entire family, no matter what access need they have,” Omnium Circus Founder and Executive Director Lisa B. Lewis said. “Our performers are inclusive of people with and without disabilities. Our audience access is welcoming to people who might have sensory needs. It’s captioned for people who might need it. There are audio descriptions for people who are blind. The show is delivered both in English and American Sign Language. We are both inclusive and accessible for as close to 100% of the population as possible.”
Omnium’s production, “I’m Possible,” tells the story of a young boy who aspires to join the circus. The audience follows his journey to make that goal a reality, with the talented performers showing off their skills.
People of all ages will be amazed by the beautiful aerial artistry, daring hand balancing, the Guinness World Record holder for the world’s fastest female juggler, a Guinness World Record-holding crossbow act, a free-standing ladder, contortion, comedy, and a performer who hangs by her hair and holds the Guinness World Record for the most weight held by her hair, at 400 pounds.
“This is a positive, fun and joyful experience that everyone can share together,” Lewis said. “People can expect a really, really great show that will absolutely blow their minds and expand their heart. It’s a change of your perspective of the world, to realizing that the people around you maybe have greater potential than you gave them credit for, or you have greater potential than you gave yourself credit for.”
The upcoming shows are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9, and 3 p.m. on Nov. 10. Tickets can be purchased at omniumcircus.org. The Nov. 8 showtimes reflect schooltime performances.
