Circus Contraption (founded in 1998) is the name of a one-ring circus, vaudeville and dark cabaret troupe based in Seattle, Washington. The troupe, which employs about a dozen performers, uses live, original music paired with old-style circus performances, heavily influenced by cabaret and vaudeville acts. The shows are conceived for adults and usually feature some mature content. 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean [1]. // Coated in ice, power and telephone lines sag and often break, resulting in power outages. ... The Big Top of Billy Smarts Circus Cambridge 2004. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Dark cabaret is a music genre that can be traced back to the 1970s and is still played today. ... Nickname: Location of Seattle in King County and Washington Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County King County Incorporated December 2 1869 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor Greg Nickels (NP) Area  - City  142. ...

The troupe first performed at the Seattle Fringe Theatre Festival, but soon branched out to other venues around the U.S., including a U.S. tour in 2005. Their local and touring shows, with names like "Bracing Curative," "Eat Circus," "The Beer, Bread & Cheese Cabaret," "A Raree Show," and "Gallimaufry: An Evening of Jiggery-Pokery," played to sold-out audiences.

In addition to its live shows, Circus Contraption sells recordings of its original music on CD.

Discography

Our Latest Catalogue CD (2001)
Gallimaufry CD (2002)
Grand American Traveling Dime Museum CD

References

• "Step Right Up!" press release at circuscontraption.com

External link

• Circus Contraption's official site
• Circus Contraption albums at CD Baby