off Balance

Off Balance is a dazzling contemporary circus show, with a boisterous cabaret vibe. The show features funny and deeply personal anecdotes and inspiring circus acts as we follow the struggles and triumphs of a diverse cast of characters as they strive for inner growth and real connections in an increasingly isolating world.

Inspired by our modern obsession of finding community through “classes” off Balance explores the different stages of the tenuous process of making new friends as adults. Follow the Nosey Neighbour.” a middle aged woman, disconnected from social norms and reality, as she barges through the lives of an intriguing ensemble of circus “rockstars”.

Off Balance tips the self-improvement world on its head. Blasting away our comfort zones as we journey from awkward to empowered to empathetic in a barrage of off kilter yoga, cooking, dance, and knitting classes that have to be seen to be believed.

Join our character's collective journey as they dabble in new pursuits, forge new friendships, pour out their souls in amazing circus acts, and learn life lessons on the way.

Featuring evocative music, moments of vulnerable humour, original choreography, and an amazing array of circus acts, off Balance reflects our present realities In a joyous funhouse mirror. Co-Directors Anahareo Doelle and Krin Haglund draw on their decades long experience performing circus throughout the world to create off Balance a fresh exploration of our modern mayhem that takes circus to a whole new level.