PORT ST. LUCIE \u2014 An adults-only circus is coming to town.<\/p>\n
Funny, bawdy, and wild with death-defying acts, aerialists, contortionists and most of all \u2014 comedy.<\/p>\n
Mr. Swindle\u2019s Traveling Peculiarium runs April 9 through 19,, at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a circus of the highest level. A one-of-a-kind theatrical experience that is delightfully inappropriate, shockingly fun, and utterly unforgettable.<\/p>\n
Ticketholders must be 18 years old or older to enjoy the show which is also filled with sophisticated humor, double entendres, suggestive and unusual visuals and references to drinking.\u00a0The one-of-a-kind circus was founded by Fort Lauderdale native\u00a0Allison Blei, and her husband, Ivan Espa\u00f1a, a fifth-generation member of a celebrated Mexican-American circus family.\u00a0Blei describes the show as naughty.<\/p>\n
The idea came during a night of drinking Crown Royal Whiskey with her husband.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd we still serve it at the show,\u201d Blei told the Observer in January.<\/p>\n
Mr. Swindle\u2019s Traveling Peculiarium debuted in 2018.<\/p>\n
Yes, the peculiarium, staged under the big top, is also home to\u00a0Dr. Elixir\u2019s Drink-Ory Garden. The beer garden opens one hour prior to showtime and serves beer, wine, cocktails, food and snacks.<\/p>\n
There is no bench seating, each seat is cushioned in the climate-controlled tent.<\/p>\n
Mr. Swindle\u2019s Traveling Peculiarium is for adults who like their fun served bold, bizarre, and just a little bit twisted. There are 12 performances running April 9-19.<\/p>\n