Frequently asked questions

We are more than just a costume, and perform in a physical, fun and engaging way with a circus twist. You might see backflips, mime or unicycle, and we focus on themed characters that cleverly tie in with your event. Rowan has an incredible way with people and never forgets a face, and all our performers are incredibly passionate about the Circus Arts, and are professionally circus trained or similar, ie one of our performers is a world class trampolinist!

Our Values: POSITIVITY – RESPECT – CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT – HIGH ENERGY ACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT – LAUGHTER

“Selling the product of circus by combining exceptional circus skills, character and storytelling to capture the wonder and exceed the expectations of our clients and their guests.”

Circus In A Flash offers a wide range of entertainment options for corporate events, stage performances, roving entertainment, store openings, brand promotion, parties, workshops, festivals and family entertainment for school and church events. We work to your theme and audience. Skills include unicyling, character work (comedy, clowning, mime and audience interaction), acrobatics (tumbling, table sliding, chair stacking, slapstick and acro-balance) object balance, juggling, rola-bola and more.

We also have a range of fun add-on products and services like party favors, balloons, face painters… just let us know how we can help make your party easy and awesome!

As of December 2021 we are concentrating our services in Tauranga, the Bay of Plenty, Hamilton and the Waikato. As of November 2023 we will no longer be offering kids parties, but will still be available for events and holiday programmes throughout the North Island. We do not service the South Island unless specific events or with travel fees paid.

We are based in Tauranga, and serve the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions. There are no travel fees in Tauranga, and we try to keep additional travel costs affordable for surrounding areas including Rotorua, Whakatane, Taupo, Hamilton, Matamata, Waihi, Cambridge etc. We are always happy to quote, and are often travelling through areas like Hamilton which can help make travel fees more affordable. Just ask!

We will travel further for events and holiday programmes, and often do seasonal tours to areas grouping in holiday programmes or shows in different regions so its always worth asking if you are in planning stages. Originally we were based out of Auckland and served that area, but we no longer offer entertainment there. We are happy to recommend other entertainers in the circus industry, so get in touch.

As soon as possible! Sometimes people book a year ahead to get the date they want; sometimes we take a booking the night before. Weekends, holidays and the summer season are very busy and get booked up early, but a growing trend is for after-school parties which work really well.

Pop us an email to get in touch with us so we can discuss with you how we can schedule our entertainment to get your guests excited and in the mood, keep them engaged and leave them impressed! We have experience with all types of events, venues and locations, and can help with ideas for entertainment, planning timings and building excitement into your event.

Yes, please allocate a flat space with a minimum of a standard ceiling height for us to perform and do our show, taller is better for a more dynamic show. Roughly a 5×5 metre space is best left clear for shows, and 10×10 metres for have-a-go circus workshops. We will let you know if green room, loading or break spaces are required. Having wet-weather locations inside available or alternate dates can be a good idea. Talk with us about your requirements, space available and timings so we can give you the best entertainment.

If your guests can’t get enough and you want us to stay on please pull us aside and see whether we have time available to stay longer, we can let you know what the additional charge if applicable.

We have different characters and can change our performances to suit the age and personality of your guests or mood of your event. Whether high energy and fast paced, gentle and engaged, fun and exciting or relaxed and interesting. Our have-a-go circus workshops engage kids of all ages, are great to engage older kids and challenge adults. Have-a-go circus is also rewarding for special needs, physically disabled, needs diverse and the elderly, and we have trained staff that specialise in these areas. Please feel free to contact us to discuss how we can tailor our shows and workshops to your requirements.

Our have-a-go circus workshops give your party or events guests a hands on experience with juggling, plate spinning, diablo, acrobatics and maybe even a taster on a unicycle or tight-wire. We can go as big or for as long as you need us, its always surprising how many are interested and how involved they get. Workshops are also available for adults as team building activities, just call or email us for more details. For longer bookings a performance, roving entertainment and even a show-and-tell ending can be built in for extra fun.

This is popular style of entertainment where performers spontaneously “walk-about” your event, strolling through the crowd meeting and greeting guests interacting with them and performing mini shows. This kind of performer is great on arrival at functions, creating atmosphere in a crowd, and entertaining during wait periods and queuing, and is also ideal for malls, balls and festivals.

Our next level of entertainment features awe-inspiring performances designed to your stage or area. We can perform ground-based acts, artfully choreographed to music, usually 5-20 minutes in length, or we can send entertainers through your crowd to create excitement and add interest. These acts can be incorporated and themed into your presentation, or one that we create for you. Certain acts can be performed to music of your choice if necessary.

Absolutely, there are a few different ways balloon artists can complement your party, and they are great for events of all sizes. Check out our Balloon Twisters here. We only use quality professional latex balloons that are Rainforest Alliance certified for sustainability and biodegradability.

Absolutely, there are a few different ways our face & body artists can complement your event. Face Painters are perfect as guests arrive to get them looking the part and in the swing, and really lift a party. We also work large events, with designs that suit all ages. Our face painters are full-time professional face and body artists and are experienced with working with both young children and making adults look great too, check them out here. All paints used are professional hypoallergenic quality that stays on but is simply wiped off with no staining or irritation.

Certainly, we believe that circus arts should be available to everyone of all age and ability. Rowan and members of our team have extensive experience working with both special/high needs children and adults, the elderly, as well as drug and alcohol affected and disruptive youth. We understand that each audience and guest is unique and the sensitive way we perform always reflects that. We also have special apparatus for use in workshops that give even the most restricted individuals a sense of achievement and pride. Please feel free to contact us to discuss how we can tailor our shows and workshops to your requirements.

Our Code of Conduct has been adapted from the UK Equity Children’s Entertainer version and we also have a Health & Saftey document all our performers follow, have had training in and some helped to write.

• Reliable:  Be there ready at the prescribed time and place, know and ensure a good job will be done.
• Professional: Selecting the best entertainers in the area based on skill level, experience and suitability. Professional and family friendly in attitude, costume, skill and character work – More than just a costume.
• Safe:  Our police vetted performers are trained and supported to work safely and proactively to manage hazards, with well maintained quality costumes and props, and Public Liability Insurance.
• Value for money: With responsible, fair rates and terms. We pay our performers with a fair and generous pay rate that recognises their individual expertise and profession.
• Knowledgeable:  Of children and the craft of entertaining them, adaptability to audience types, location, weather etc. Knowledge of what works well at events. Committed to continual improvement in all aspects.
• Clear:  Offer a written confirmation, receipt for payment, and message on arrival so the host is clear. Guidance through the booking process and ensuring a great overall experience.
• Passionate: Be the best in what we do and provide great experiences for our performers and clients, otherwise why do it!

For full details you may request a copy of our documents, just ask. We are also happy to supply a RAMS form (Risk Assessment and Method Statement).

Payment is required before the party to secure the booking via internet banking, cash or cheque, PayPal and Stripe so credit cards are welcome! We email you an invoice with all payment details including links to online payment on it. Feel free to contact us with no obligations.

We look forward to helping you make your event unforgettable!