“The Beginning After the End of Humanity Circus” is a brand-new show in the tradition of the iconic Bread & Puppet Circuses that began at Goddard College in Plainfield, Vt., in 1970. (Photo: Bread & Puppet Theater)
The world-renowned Bread & Puppet Theater is coming to the Lauridsen Amphitheater tonight, before its “Beginning After the End of Humanity Circus” tour hits the road for West Branch on Thursday. The Vermont-based performing group weaves together music, dance and slapstick for satirical street-theater takes on current events and politics. See stilt-walkers, giant paper-maché puppets and a live brass band, among other classic circus tropes.
After the show, Bread & Puppet will serve its famous sourdough rye bread with aioli. Admission is free, but a donation of $10-25 is suggested. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs. The Des Moines Biergarten will also be open during the show serving drinks and snacks. Find more info about the performance and Bread & Puppet Theater here.
