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Cirque Mechanics: Tilt! A Circus Thrill Ride

  • Reg Lenna 116 East 3rd Street Jamestown, NY, 14701 (map)

Doors open one hour before showtime.

Step right up to the dazzling world of Tilt! A Circus Thrill Ride!

Journey back to the 1980s and experience a high-flying homage to America’s iconic amusement parks. Bursting with acrobatics, aerial feats, juggling, and a dose of nostalgic charm, this theatrical circus adventure brings the sights, sounds, and spirit of the era to life. At the heart of the spectacle is a marvel of man-powered engineering: a giant Ferris Wheel, surrounded by incredible mechanical creations that reimagine classic rides and games of the time.

The story follows a weary amusement park worker, worn down by the grind and long disconnected from the joy around him. When he confiscates a guest’s boom box, a playful chase erupts—an exhilarating whirlwind of stunts, surprises, and laughter.

By the end, the pursuit transforms into a touching moment of connection, proving that even in the unlikeliest of places,shared joy can bring us together.

Cirque Mechanics, inspired by modern circus, finds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American industrial ingenuity.  The shows, imbedded in realism, display a raw quality rarely found in modern circus.  Cirque Mechanics signature style is wrapped in acrobatics, mechanical marvels and a bit of clowning around.

Call 716.484.7070 or visit our box office:

Online ticket sales close 2 hours before event.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. and one hour before movies and events.

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts' programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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