Circus Picnic

Look elsewhere, and some of the GIANT characters that strut their stuff might catch your eye. Meet some oldies who know how to roll! Who knows, maybe you'll make some new friends with scaley tales and groovy moves. They've got personalities that shine bright like bubbly disco balls and 'scéal's' a plenty, the Disco Dragons are bound to get you moving!

Come settle in for a day of fun and go home full to the brim with circus magic!

Main Parade:

11.00-11.30: Workshops and Hula hoop walk about. Circus Workshops with hula hoops, juggling balls, flower sticks and spinning plates.

11.30-12.00: Beach Barrage Show, Those Two Idiots

"Two idiots arrive at the beach. Both have their own perfect day in mind but their ideas of the ideal beach trip couldn’t be more different. What could possibly go wrong? Watch these two personalities clash, tempers flash and petty pranks spin out of control. It’s acrobatic anarchy when they literally climb over, under and around each other to gain the upper hand. This family friendly fiasco will have you cheering, screaming and laughing at these bonkers beach buffoons.

12.00-14.00: 96 FM, Workshops and The Rolling Oldies walk about. Circus Workshops with hula hoops, juggling balls, flower sticks and spinning plates. Rola bola oldies, a bit of pampering whilst balancing on the edge. The curlers are out, and the shaving foam is at the ready. Come join us for the craic and you might get a free miwadi.

14.00-14.40: Stomp Squish Wiggle Show, Moss Russell

"A sweet story about a little fairy who fights to make things right in her world. This show brings the audience on a journey to normalise big emotions and other neurodivergent features. Everyone is invited to stim along with the show, learning what feels good in their bodies and why some people love to move around so much. This work seeks to promote positive representation for neurodivergent individuals through storytelling".

14.40-15.30: Workshops and Hula hoop walk about. Circus Workshops with hula hoops, juggling balls, flower sticks and spinning plates.

15.30-16.00: "Living off air" Show, Circus Goyo

"Living Off Air is an invitation to live each moment as if it were unrepeatable. This show was created after the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and speaks to the power we humans have when we come together and play".

Under The Sycamore:

11.00-11.30: Quiet Space - Suitable for those who need a quieter space, has Just Play games from Cork City Council.

12.30-13.00: Café au Naux Show,  Peter Moran

"Making tea is a simple task unless you are at Cafe aux Naux. A one-man pop up tea emporium, where the art of making a good cuppa is taken to the extreme. Watch this wobbling waiter use juggling and balancing skills to turn an ordinary job into a hilariously nail biting experience".

13.00-16.00: Quiet Space - Suitable for those who need a quieter space, has Just Play games from Cork City Council.

Bring Along: 

Bring a picnic blanket/ camping chairs. Throw in an umbrella, rain jacket and sun cream too, this is Ireland after all! No Food will be served at the venue.