A WHOLE NEW SHAKEDOWN CIRCUS NOVEMBER 6th & 7th
A WHOLE NEW SHAKEDOWN CIRCUS NOVEMBER 6th & 7th
Shakedown Circus returns for its 8th production, November 6 & 7, 2026, at Axis Nightclub.
Two nights of the outrageous and over the (big)top performance art, where we Do Good By Being Bad,
and ENJOY EVERY BODY
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW:
Shakedown Circus 8 is made possible in part by a grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council.
Shakedown Circus is a DBA of the 501c3 JoyBinge, Inc.
Shakedown Circus is a Columbus-based empowerment performance platform celebrating diverse bodies and radical self-expression. Our productions encourage joy through bold, inclusive entertainment and we (big) top it off with a cast-selected donation to a local Columbus charity, amplifying our impact beyond the stage.
Shakedown Circus’ debut raised close to 4K for a local immigrant refugee program in 2014.
A provocative reason to give, we do good, by being bad.
Our cast chooses a recipient to donate to for each original production., and we have donated over 11K. Shakedown Circus casts have made donations to The historic Short North Stage, the Columbus chapter of Planned Parenthood, Motherful, and ACLU Ohio.
Shakedown Circus is a JoyBinge, Inc. 501c3 Production
Shakedown Circus 👯♂️🎪👯♂️ is JoyBinge, Inc.’s (501c3) creative mission—original performance art created and performed by everyday (sexy) people and professional artists, where the circus is muse. Wild, funny, brave, beautiful and a little bit naughty, Shakedown Circus is an invitation to ENJOY EVERY BODY.
Your donation supports JoyBinge, Inc. and helps us keep creating original Shakedown Circus experiences right here in Columbus.
For every curve, edge, and heartbeat.
The ENJOY EVERY BODY tee reminds us that joy belongs to everyone, in every body.
Soft cotton. Bold message. 100% you.
A Note from the Creator of Shakedown Circus:
Endless thanks to the fans that fill the house. Thank you to the performers wiling to put their asses on the line for a good cause. Thank you HoBo Joe and Gypsy Rose for taking my threads and weaving the spell that takes over at Shakedown Circus. Thank you to all the choreographers who step in and take my few steps and make something truly fantastical. And to "My Manager" and the rest of my Girl Gang (you know who you are)! Thank you to the photographers and videographers and all the amazing creative talent that gets put to great use here at The Shakedown Circus.
XOXO- The Ringleader
What People Are Saying
"Shakedown was a blast. As a professional performer and choreographer I have been a part of many shows, and this was by far one of my favorite experiences. "
— Christina Providence, Choreographer
“Holy Moly People! I’ve been in a fair number of shows in my life and HANDS DOWN this was the hottest, most inspired, most EXCELLENTLY delightful joy filled experience, period. So honored to be a part of it.”
— Robin Starr, Performer
“Last night was an incredible adventure! Shakedown was amazing.”
— Jenn Routte, Guest
