Circus at the Edge of the World with Beni Malone
“Circus at the Edge of the World” is a brief, illustrated history of circus activity in Newfoundland from the mid-1800’s to the present.
Time & Location
Sep 17, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The ROOMS, 9 Bonaventure Ave, St. John's, NL A1C 3Y9, Canada
About the event
“Circus at the Edge of the World” is a brief, illustrated history of circus activity in Newfoundland from the mid-1800’s to the present. From Big Tops, medicine shows, boat tours and all points in between, Wonderbolt Circus founder, Beni Malone, will share his archival research and personal experiences in a revealing talk on the place of circus in Newfoundland culture.
Beni Malone is the founder and Artistic Director of Wonderbolt Productions, which has been creating and producing original circus inspired theatre since 1982. Best known for his work as a professional clown, Beni began his career with the Newfoundland Travelling Theatre Company in 1974. He has performed nationally and internationally in theatre, television and film. Malone has developed curriculum-based circus-arts programs for Phys. Ed classes of all levels. He has been awarded both the ArtsNL Arts In Education Award, and the Arts Achievement Award. In 2023 he received an Honorary…