Whistler Children's Festival Presents

Cosmo's Pop Up Circus

• Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022
• Time: 1:30pm Doors | 2:00pm Show
• Venue: Maury Young Arts Centre
• Age recomendation: 4-12 year olds
• Price: 
  • $15 General Admission
  • $50 for 4 tickets purchased to the same show. 

Cosmo has an arsenal of antics in her clown trunk. Circus surprises abound with flying hats, precipitous balancing acts, and inspired confusion. What will pop up next? Witness the comedic stylings of Cosmo as she juggles, balances, and bumbles her way through this exciting show. Suitable for family audiences and children ages 4 to 12.

Melissa Aston Bio

Melissa Aston brings 20 years of experience to the U.S. and Canadian stage, circus ring, and hospital. She has had many adventures in her professional life. As the sole female clown in the historic Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, she toured the U.S. on a circus train. Melissa has wrestled sharks in a duck pond, set funny bones at BC Children's Hospital, juggled knives for a famous contemporary photographer, and that's just the start!

She is currently based in Vancouver, BC running her children's entertainment company, Cosmo Circus, and working as a therapeutic clown at BC Children's hospital.