Special Event
Cirque Mechanics:
TILT!
Saturday, March 28, 2026 • 8pm
An ’80s Circus Thrill Ride!
Cirque Mechanics, renowned for its inventive fusion of acrobatics and mechanical marvels, invites audiences to experience its latest spectacle, TILT! A circus thrill ride, this show transports spectators to the backstage of an imaginative theme park, unveiling the lives of the carnies and operators who keep the thrills alive. An awe-inspiring and entertaining show for all ages!
Cirque Mechanics was founded in 2004 by Boston native and German Wheel artist, Chris Lashua, after the success of a collaborative project with the Circus Center of San Francisco entitled Birdhouse Factory. Cirque Mechanics quickly established itself as a premiere American circus, with its unique approach to performance, inspiring storytelling, and innovative mechanical staging. Spectacle Magazine hailed it as “the greatest contribution to the American circus since Cirque du Soleil.”
Cirque Mechanics, although inspired by modern circus, finds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American ingenuity. The shows, rooted in realism, display a raw quality, rarely found in modern circus, that makes their message timeless and relevant. The stories are wrapped in circus acrobatics, mechanical wonders, and a bit of clowning around. The troupe has created five extraordinary productions: Birdhouse Factory, Boomtown, Pedal Punk, 42FT- A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels, and, most recently, the wind-inspired Zephyr.
Ticket Information
To purchase: order online, by phone, or in person.
Performance: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8pm.
Run Time: 1 hour, 20 mins, plus an intermission.