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The Orbiting Human Circus

The Orbiting Human Circus

Written by: WNYC Studios and Night Vale Presents
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 Discover a wondrously surreal world of magic, music, and mystery. This immersive, cinematic audio spectacle follows the adventures of a lonely, stage-struck janitor who is drawn into the larger-than-life universe of the Orbiting Human Circus, a fantastical, wildly popular radio show broadcast from the top of the Eiffel Tower. WNYC Studios presents a special director’s cut of this joyous, moving break from reality. Starring John Cameron Mitchell, Julian Koster, Tim Robbins, Drew Callander, Susannah Flood, and featuring Mandy Patinkin and Charlie Day. Season one of The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air) is a co-presentation of WNYC Studios and Night Vale Presents.© WNYC Studios and Night Vale Presents Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • New OHC Song and Live Shows!

    New OHC Song and Live Shows!
    Apr 20 2023

    New Orbiting Human Circus song — The Lost Angel — out now on Merge Records, everywhere! Plus, live shows! See https://www.orbitinghumancircus.com/live-shows for info and tickets.

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    1 min
  • Introducing Milky Way Underground

    Introducing Milky Way Underground
    Sep 22 2021

    Introducing a new fiction podcast from members of the team behind The Orbiting Human Circus: Join siblings Lydia and Elijah on a fantastical, surreal journey through a mysterious dreamworld as they search for their missing father. A unique audio adventure about the difficulties and the joys of growing up and becoming yourself, fit for the whole family. Brought to you by TRAX from PRX. www.milkywayunderground.com
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    3 mins
  • A Orbiting Human Circus Holiday Event

    A Orbiting Human Circus Holiday Event
    Dec 14 2020

    Julian will be caroling holiday (virtual) gatherings and meet-ups of you, your loved ones, and friends old and new during the weekend of December 18th. You are invited to join us! Come by yourself or invite friends and family to join too.

    To learn how, email caroling@orbitinghumancircus.com and tell us where you are in the world!

    We’ll email back with instructions on how to reserve a spot, how to invite others, and how to say hello to fellow party-goers before the caroling begins. Gatherings will be very small, and Julian will arrive in the middle of each with a few songs and stories to share, then will visit with you. We can’t wait!
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    1 min
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Found it by accident. Very surprised why more people are not listening to it.

Hints of Gaiman and Pratchett. Chaotic and bizarre

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