Acrobatic Company to Put on Dazzling Performance Saturday at the Cole

March 12, 2026 – Get ready to witness one dazzling circus feat after another this Saturday at the Cole Auditorium. Cirque-tacular’s “Shimmer: A Winter Cirque Reverie” features a troupe of acrobats, aerialists and circus specialty artists who bring a high-energy, family-friendly performance.

The show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $30. Tickets that were purchased for the re-scheduled show in January are still valid.

For over a decade, Cirque-tacular has been providing top-quality theatrical entertainment in performing arts centers, historic theatres, schools, universities, and at festivals across the globe. Featuring a tight-knit core creative staff, this visionary company consists of a rotating cast of American artists. Together they have created over a dozen shows for family audiences.

About the Company

Cirque-tacular is a New York City based performing arts company focusing on shows that feature elite specialty and acrobatic talent. Under the leadership of Tad Emptage, the group is now complemented by a core group of 20 full-time artist-creators and a roster of the nation’s finest and most unique performers.

Among their employees and creative staff are World Record Holders, Olympians, Grand Champions, and the most respected American Circus performers working today. They have produced four Off-Broadway shows, and a dozen touring and regional productions. The company has won numerous awards, including the 2017 Family Entertainment Parent’s choice award. 

Over the last decade, the group has given thousands of aerial and ground acrobatic performances throughout the world. Repeatedly praised by critics, for their “mind-boggling artistry and athleticism” and their “great feats of daring at the extreme edges of human capability,” their acts have reached millions live and millions more through appearances on most major television networks.

Buying Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the Cole Auditorium Box Office. All prices include sales taxes. Online sales surcharges are not included.

Groups of 10 or more save 20 percent on individual show tickets.

The Box Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. For more information, call (910) 410-1691 or email coleaud@richmondcc.edu.