David Gaines Brings Circus Comedy Show to Oakland University

Roll up, roll up! The theatre program at Oakland University is hosting a very special guest. At 8 p.m. on Friday, September 16, theatre artist David Gaines will present his show, "A Little Business at the Big Top," a fast-paced solo performance featuring a spectacular circus comedy, full of danger and romance - like Popeye meets Chaplin in a Bugs Bunny cartoon.

The audience will meet the aerialists, the animals, the clowns and the brutal ringmaster. They will see a death-defying knife fight on the tightrope high above the circus floor, and it will all be brought to life by one amazing performer in just one hour.

The Milwaukee Magazine called the show "A tour de force of storytelling and physical theatre. Mr. Gaines is an extraordinary theatre artist. It's dazzling."

At the end of the show the audience is invited to stay for a talk-back with Mr Gaines.

Information about Mr Gaines, including preview videos of his shows, are available on his website, davidgainesperformance.com.

"David Gaines: A Little Business at the Big Top" is in Varner Recital Hall and tickets are $14 general admission and $8 for students.

Varner Recital Hall is located on the Oakland University campus at 371 Varner Drive. Maps of the campus are available at oakland.edu/map or by searching for "Varner Hall" on a smartphone. Ample free parking will be available in lots 24 and 26.

Tickets may be purchased online without service fees at startickets.com or by phone at (800) 585-3737. They can also be purchased at the Varner Box Office on OU's campus. Tickets ordered online or by phone can be picked up at the box office one hour before the performance begins.

Directions and complete ticket information are available at oakland.edu/mtd/tickets.

For more information about Oakland University Music, Theatre and Dance programs and performances, call (248) 370-2030 or visit oakland.edu/mtd.