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Performances for School Classes.

The Circus of Knowledge regularly organizes free performances especially for school classes; always on a weekday and usually during the morning.

 

If you are interested in taking part, please contact us by sending an e-mail to: zirkusmachtschule@jku.at.

Performances for Summer Semester 2023

KAMISHIBAI - The Story of Great Researchers
The lives of great researchers presented in the form of a paper theater.
Paleontologist Mary Anning

Suitable for ages 6 - 8
Duration: approx. 90 minutes (followed by a workshop)

Dates

Performances for school classes:

May 22, 10:00 AM
May 23, 8:30 and 10:30 AM
May 24, 8:30 and 10:30 AM
May 25, 8:30 and 10:30 AM
May 26, 8:30 and 10:30 AM

Following the performance, the audience is invited to a workshop to learn more about Kamishibai (the 1000-year-old art of Japanese paper theater) as well as more about Mary Anning.

Reserve in advance in the program

 

Surprise! A Math Party for Jo & Jo

Suitable for ages 9+

Dates

Performances open to the public:

June 17, 3:00 PM

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Performances for school classes:

June 12, 10:00 AM
June 13, 10:00 AM
June 14, 10:00 AM
June 15, 10:00 AM
June 16, 10:00 AM
June 19, 10:00 AM
June 20, 10:00 AM

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Fascination Jellyfish - Mysterious Beauties 

Suitable for ages 4+

Dates

Performances open to the public:

July 1, 2 PM (Premiere)
July 2, 2 & 4 PM
July 5,  PM (with party)                                 

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Performances for school classes:

July 1., 9 AM
July 4, 9 AM
July 5, 9 AM

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The Circus of Knowledge as an Educational Venue

So just where does one's interest in science begin? It starts by being curious. The Circus of Knowledge serves as a new educational gateway for adults and kids alike.

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