Marianne Trenka is a circus artist and character performer who is based in Montreal. Performing both locally and internationally, Marianne has entertained audiences at festivals such as the Montreal Jazz Fest, Just for Laughs, Circus Quirkus, in New Zealand, and the Edinburgh Fringe. You can catch her and her many spinning, shining hoops as a regular performer on stages throughout Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. Marianne will delight your audience with her hoop dancing skills, whether […]
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Renaissance Carolers
The Renaissance Carolers are an acapella group of four experienced and professional singers that performs seasonal Christmas music in various indoor and outdoor venues. Formed ten years ago the group, dressed in festive attire, performs on stage or can also stroll and mingle with their audience. During the remainder of the year, under the title of Capital Consort, the singers are also available to sing at weddings, corporate and other private functions. Please contact Orbital […]
Silver Elvis
Peter Jarvis has been an entertainer & performance artist since 1979. Facilitating artistic mime, dance, clown, mask and music have allowed Peter to work extensively in at festivals, corporate events, on film, theatre and television. Peter has worked as a writer and performer on such shows as; Sesame St., Cirque du Soleil, Cannes Award Winning Vid Kids (CBC) and Mission Reading (TV ON.) Peter Jarvis continues to enjoy performing internationally with stage performances and street […]
Tim – The Puppet Tamer
Improvising on the spot dialogue, this fast paced physical comedy brings the age-old circus spectacle of the Lion Tamer to any venue. (Lions not included) Rooted in the traditions of Clown, Circus and Improvisation the Puppet Tamer show brings the best in live theatre to life. The Puppet Tamer’s unique blend of ventriloquism, juggling and unicycling creates a show that family audiences love! The Puppet Tamer show includes action, danger, silly in your face comedy, and even audience participation. Tim also performs Strolling Style Entertainment […]
Caricatures by Pablo
Pablo – is one of Canada’s top Caricature Artists, based in Ottawa and has been caricaturing people for over 18 years. He has done Caricatures on four continents and is constantly in demand as an artist and as an instructor. With a background in animation, industrial design and custom illustration, Pablo can quickly and lightheartedly create amazing cartoon likenesses of your guests’ right in front of their eyes. Sketching 10-15 guests per hour is a standard pace for him. Pablo caricatures […]
Kimberley Dunn
Kimberley Dunn is an accomplished vocalist, classically trained pianist, flutist, and award-winning composer. Described as having the “Voice of an Angel”, Kimberley’s smooth enchanting vocals are often compared to those of Sarah McLachlan. Best known for her moving tribute in honour of Toronto Police Sgt. Ryan Russell, Kimberley’s “Ryan’s Song” touched the hearts of thousands throughout Canada and around the world. She has been featured on TV and radio, and in newspapers and magazines throughout the country. (CTV, CBC, CityTV, 98.1 CHFI, […]
Junkyard Symphony
Junkyard Symphony originated in Ottawa, Canada in 1992, and in 2007 they created a second home base in Montreal, Quebec. Junkyard Symphony is an eco-entertainment company (eco standing for ecological and economical), that reuses junk to service all kinds of events for all ages. What do they do with all this junk?They do many things with junk but are best known for their amazing junk/percussion/comedy/circus shows. They also produce imaginative and innovative sports and games by reusing junk materials, have created several CD’s using […]
Ian Quick
Ian Quick is a fully bilingual, Ottawa area Magician, who has been performing magic for nearly twenty years. As a former lawyer, he figured if he was going to trick people, he may as well be honest about it! Ian is a fast talker with amazing magical skills. He is an entertainer first and foremost, using magic in the most unpredictable ways to delight his audience. The powers of both psychological and physical illusion, combined with sometimes shocking […]
Hoop Head – Strolling Stilt-Walking Basketball Comedian
Don Estabrook (creator of Hoop Head) is a natural wacky character who performs dazzling acrobatic, stiltwalking and juggling tricks. One of the best technical jugglers in Canada, Don has performed with many different acts, including The Cowguys and Junkyard Symphony. When Don is not performing, he teaches high-school Math and Psychology. Ready for a game of basketball? Well Hoop Head has brought the ball AND the net and is ready for a little on-on-one! At regulation height (10 feet […]
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Guitarist – Garry Elliott
Garry Elliott is an Ottawa guitarist specializing in classical and jazz guitar performances. As a classical guitarist, Garry provides live music as a soloist, and also plays in duos and trios for weddings, ceremonies and events. He collaborates regularly with Ottawa musicians, including flutist Gertrude Létourneau, with whom he has recorded the CD Habañera, and has recently released the CD Pre Dawn Skies with pianist Steve Boudreau. He has performed and recorded with composer, guitarist Roddy Ellias, and the […]