I love seeing shows that are fun for the whole family so when I heard that Flip FabriQue, a circus troupe from Quebec, was coming to NYC I knew we were in for a treat. We previewed their fun filled Catch Me! performance at the New Victory Theater this weekend and it was AMAZING!
Here are my top ten favorite things about seeing Catch Me! (Attrappe-moi) at the New Victory Theater…
1) Talented aerialists and acrobats. These six young performers do not rely on fancy costumes or technical wonders, the wow factors here are their amazingly strong bodies and choreographed moves. Trust me when I say you will be saying “Wow!” out loud.
Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater. Photo credit: Flip FabriQue.
2) Incredible juggling acts. I’ve never seen a kid who wasn’t amused by juggling and Catch Me!’s juggling acts had adults and kids giggling away.
3) Great music. From ballads and guitar playing to Copacabana and I Like to Move It, the music is just as entertaining as the performers!
Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater
4) Awesome family friendly facilities. The New Victory Theater offers everything families need including stroller parking, free lockers, a gift shop and play area, concessions stand (with healthy snacks) and large padded booster seats that don’t slide off.
5) The tramp-o-wall act will blow you away. The performers look like Spiderman as they fly through the air, jump into windows and bounce up from the trampoline along the set’s wall and rooftop. Its amazing.
Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater. Photo credit: Flip FabriQue.
6) Whether the performers are jumping into sleeping bags, bouncing on big yoga balls or racing to finish popsicles, humorous moments abound. The performers are friends in real life and you can feel their camaraderie on stage.
7) Full body hula hooping! The sole female performer stole the show with her amazing hula hoop act that used every limb of her body.
8) The theater is near Times Square but the 42nd street entrance means you can easily avoid the maddening crowds, naked and furry characters and touristy candy meccas if you want to.
9) Affordable family fun. With tickets starting at $10 for members (and $15 for non-members), CATCH ME! is a very affordable option compared to traditional and adult-oriented circus shows.
Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater
10) Stay for the after party! The cast members signed programs after our performance and there was a separate room outfitted with hula hoops, juggling games and a large chalk board for kids to play.
Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater
CATCH ME! (Attrape-moi) has a running time of 75 minutes with no intermission, and is recommended for everyone ages 5 and up. Catch them this spring (through April 19) before they head off to Europe and Australia. Visit the New Victory website for ticketing and other information.
I received complimentary tickets but all opinions are my own. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!
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