“Though Mr. Adkins’ best routines draw OOHS and AHHS, he is just as successful at drawing laughs.” -The New York Times
About Circus INcognitus:
As a natural clown, Jamie’s failures often end up being his greatest successes. In this new show, his clowning and acrobatic feats on the ground and on a slack wire are brought to life in a story of a man who has something to say, but can’t quite get it out.
Beginning with an empty stage and a single microphone, a shy Jamie Adkins musters the courage to face what he fears most, speaking in public. Over the next hour Jamie creates the show around him using everyday objects to perform circus routines and even builds the set with discarded props to create the backdrop for his humble idea of what a show should be.
Each step of the show is fraught with new challenges, but for every problem there is a solution. Except Jamie’s solutions tend to be a bit unusual. The audience follows Jamie on an adventure about having the courage to try new ideas, pushing them to their limits, not giving up when all goes wrong, and most of all surprising yourself. Because you never know what you can do until you try.
About Jamie Adkins
Jamie Adkins began his career at the age of 13 in San Diego, where he delighted passers-by as a street performer. Later, in San Francisco, he joined the Pickle Family Circus. Then this eclectic clown, juggler, balancing artist and one-hundred percent poet joined Montréal’s Cirque Éloize. With his numerous talents and years of experience, this multidisciplinary acrobat was soon an integral member of the Cirque Éloize family of artists, making an invaluable contribution to the show Excentricus. In over 500 performances of this production, Jamie distinguished himself with his unique style that faithfully and humorously conveyed the essence of the ordinary man.
Jamie again teamed up with Cirque Éloize to produce Typo, a show of his own creation, which toured the world giving more than 200 performances over 2 years, including a run at the Seattle International Children’s Festival in 2004. He won the admiration of critics and adoration of the circus-going public.
Jamie Adkins continues to forge ahead on his career path, always seeking new ways to develop his artistry. For this reason, he is delighted to present his newest creation Circus INcognitus. More than ever before, Jamie shows his audiences, in his own unique way, the full range of his talents. He has taken his performance far beyond the bounds of a single role and created an artistic event that springs from his own inner world.
Show Info
Bagley Wright Theatre
Pantages Theatre in Tacoma
60 minutes
We suggest ages 3+
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Show Times – Seattle
Day
Date
Time
Code
Tues
5/11
10:00am
A01
Wed
5/12
1:00pm
A14
Thur
5/13
10:00am
A17
Fri
5/14
10:00am
A25
Sat
5/15
5:00pm
Show Times – Tacoma
Day
Date
Time
Code
Mon
5/17
1:00pm
ZA05
School/Org Tickets
Type
Price
School/Org.
$9.00
Subsidized
$4.50
Schools/Groups: this show can be part of a package rate. Order now!
2010 Performers
Jamie Adkins
Circus INcognitus
Quebec, Canada
“Though Mr. Adkins’ best routines draw OOHS and AHHS, he is just as successful at drawing laughs.”
-The New York Times
About Circus INcognitus:
As a natural clown, Jamie’s failures often end up being his greatest successes. In this new show, his clowning and acrobatic feats on the ground and on a slack wire are brought to life in a story of a man who has something to say, but can’t quite get it out.
Beginning with an empty stage and a single microphone, a shy Jamie Adkins musters the courage to face what he fears most, speaking in public. Over the next hour Jamie creates the show around him using everyday objects to perform circus routines and even builds the set with discarded props to create the backdrop for his humble idea of what a show should be.
Each step of the show is fraught with new challenges, but for every problem there is a solution. Except Jamie’s solutions tend to be a bit unusual. The audience follows Jamie on an adventure about having the courage to try new ideas, pushing them to their limits, not giving up when all goes wrong, and most of all surprising yourself. Because you never know what you can do until you try.
About Jamie Adkins
Jamie Adkins began his career at the age of 13 in San Diego, where he delighted passers-by as a street performer. Later, in San Francisco, he joined the Pickle Family Circus. Then this eclectic clown, juggler, balancing artist and one-hundred percent poet joined Montréal’s Cirque Éloize. With his numerous talents and years of experience, this multidisciplinary acrobat was soon an integral member of the Cirque Éloize family of artists, making an invaluable contribution to the show Excentricus. In over 500 performances of this production, Jamie distinguished himself with his unique style that faithfully and humorously conveyed the essence of the ordinary man.
Jamie again teamed up with Cirque Éloize to produce Typo, a show of his own creation, which toured the world giving more than 200 performances over 2 years, including a run at the Seattle International Children’s Festival in 2004. He won the admiration of critics and adoration of the circus-going public.
Jamie Adkins continues to forge ahead on his career path, always seeking new ways to develop his artistry. For this reason, he is delighted to present his newest creation Circus INcognitus. More than ever before, Jamie shows his audiences, in his own unique way, the full range of his talents. He has taken his performance far beyond the bounds of a single role and created an artistic event that springs from his own inner world.