Boston Circus Guild

I have hired Boston Circus Guild to perform at a couple of events for my clients. They are fabulous to work with, from the planning stages through to the actual performances. Very professional, talented, flexible (yes, some of them physically LOL), creative, and very reasonably priced. They really WOW’d my clients — and me. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a different kind of entertainment at their next event. Great entertainment for everyone.

I cannot recommend Boston Circus Guild enough! I was tasked with planning our annual company party and we went with a circus sideshow theme. A colleague knew a few guild members and suggested I call. They were essential partners from the beginning, helping with venue selection and brainstorming ideas with us. For a very reasonable price, they created an evening that blew our guests away. Odd, fun, joyous, crazy, inspiring… everyone was transported to a unique and magical place. Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band is brilliant. They even connected us with a great DJ. I’m kind of in love with everyone. My only sadness is that it all ended far too quickly. If you want to create an event that people will talk about for a long time, you can’t do better.

This group performed at a friend’s wedding and made the event absolutely spectacular. I had actually seen them perform at Unilocal’s circus-​themed event at Towne a while ago and was completely astounded at their feats of balance, especially in a small and crowded space (right near the stairs!). At the wedding, they blew me away. My favorite this time, as last time, was the pair of balancing gymnasts. They’re working without a net and that girl is *really* high off the ground, so it’s exciting to watch as well as completely nerve-​wracking.
The juggler was a lot of fun too, and there were some aerial artists who use those long pieces of fabric (you know, like Pink used at the Grammys that time). The aerial stuff gives me the creeps, but I’m sure it was poetic and beautiful. People were into it, and I’m weird.
I don’t know if the band that accompanied them at the wedding was affiliated with the guild, but they seemed to be, and they were a perfect complement to the visual performances. Nothing like a gypsy band to make acrobatic feats even more exciting!

I had the pleasure of attending Boston Circus Guild’s «Reign of Revelry» for my birthday, and I was awestruck by the creativity, soul, and talent among these performers.
Boston Circus Guild is not your usual circus; they offer up a whimsical story of mirth laced with mischief as they weave together scenes from our humdrum lives, but then give their own twist when housewives, bored businessmen, and even a shy girl in love transform into engaging, silly, and mesmerizing performers. «Honey I’m Home» brought us housewives in the midst of daily chores, brought to life by a mischievous clown and turned into bellydancers. «Writer’s Block» followed a frustrated writer through her thought process, which took her into the air with gorgeous aerial acrobatics. «Passing Time at the Office» went from death-​by-​paperwork to crazy juggling antics and one very surprised boss.
Of course, laced throughout the show was a brouhaha of Revelers, all lending their own manic joy to some of the acts (and helping with the seamless transition through the journey).
Live music performed by Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching band brings the performances to life, and sets the tone of the circus perfectly. Spot-​on timing brought another dimension to the performances. ENSMB is something to behold in their crazy, eclectic genius!
«Reign of Revelry» is at the Somerville Armory next weekend as well, with shows on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 at 7:30 PM, with a family-​friendly matinée on Saturday at 2 PM. Information is at
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After enjoying such a cool show, I look forward to seeing more of Boston Circus Guild!

I had the pleasure of seeing this troupe perform at an event, and highly recommend them! They performed Partner Acrobalance and it was fun, entertaining, and they are so flexible, and strong! The stiltwalker was cool too!