Cirque FLIP Fabrique "BLIZZARD" Brings Wintry Wonderland to Town

Hammer Theatre Center presents the contemporary circus Cirque FLIP Fabrique in the whimsical show Blizzard, a poetic journey through a winter wonderland full of spectacular acrobatics, aerial stunts, and live music. Performing worldwide, Cirque FLIP Fabrique is acclaimed for its visually stunning and unique productions, offering modern twists on astounding circus acts. “You may suspect they hail from a different planet,” raved The New York Times.

One of the most exciting troupes in Canada’s vibrant nouveau cirque scene, Québec-based FLIP Fabrique is a young troupe of acrobats and musicians at the peak of their talents as professional circus performers. Blending storytelling, theatrics, and breathtaking athletic ability, the troupe brings to life a subject Canadians know well: winter. Blizzard tells the story of a group of friends exploring the awe and wonder of a brilliant winter storm, with live music underscoring beautiful visual effects in this poetic journey through the season.

FLIP Fabrique is a circus company based in Québec, Canada. Born out of the friendship of a group of circus performers in 2011, the troupe is renowned around the world for its beloved production matching astonishing feats to true visual poetry. Their goal is to create circus shows that are inspired by each of their artistic personalities and experiences, with every performer showcasing their unique skills. “These mind-blowing acts are performed by six athletes at the height of their art,” raved La Presse. Composed of world-class artists, the troupe crafts contemporary circus shows with “an irrepressible spirit of fun” (The New York Times) and an uncanny ability to move the audience. In addition to its large-scale shows presented every summer in Québec City since 2015, the troupe performs around the globe in the most prestigious circus institutions and festivals.

The Hammer Theatre Center is a distinctive, state-of-the-art performance venue in the heart of downtown San José. Owned by the City of San Jose and operated by San Jose State University (SJSU), the Hammer Theatre’s mission is to serve the community through artistically and educationally excellent programming that is expressive of the unique characteristics and diverse cultures that comprise Silicon Valley. The broader vision of the Hammer includes arts, innovation, and technology programming on the Paseo de San Antonio, creating a vibrant pathway between SJSU and the Tech Museum and bridging the urban spaces from Saint James Park down to the South of First Avenue cultural district. The Hammer also aims to connect SJSU’s more than 37,000 faculty, students, and staff with the downtown cultural and economic corridors.

Cirque Flip Fabrique’s Blizzard will perform 7:30pm, Tuesday, February 4 at the Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. For more information and tickets ($30-$45), the public may visit www.hammertheatre.com or call (408) 924-8501.