Opal Raven Cirque is a circus and sideshow performer based in the mountains of Western Massachusetts. She's known across New England and the Tri-State area for her "Danger Dame of the Flame" variety show. Also known as the Sword Queen of Gypsy Layne, Opal showcases masterful sword spinning, daring prop tricks, and some say she can even speak to snakes. Opal Raven's one-woman circus is a unique performance that won't soon be forgotten.
Opal Raven Cirque is a unique one-woman show experience, showcasing a mastery of sword balancing, fire and LED prop spinning, snake charming, dancing, and sideshow charm. Each act developed by Opal is completely customized and curated for the client's event. Opal can curate an event mixing each of these elements, or create an all fire act, using her variety of fire props and acts to create a dynamic show that promises to heat up your event.
Past Venues and Events
Ocean State Renaissance Faire
Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway
Maine Renaissance Faire Twisted Tidings
Downtown Albany Deck The Hall-bany
Helderberg Meadworks National Mead Day
Ventfort Hall Masquerade Macabe
Six Flags New England
Chester on the Green Harvest Festival
Trapology Boston Onyx Veil Gala
Albany Twilight Market
Berkshire Busk
Berkshire Botanical Gardens
Berkshire Pride Festival
Massachusetts Historical Society, Eustis Estate
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
Berkshire Mountain Faerie Festival
Massachusetts Renaissance Faire
Hudson Valley Pirate Festival
Spookapalooza Night Haunt + Market
Moon Serpent Bone Night Market
Hunters Moonlit Market
Haven Night Club
Its Alive! Downtown Pittsfield
Downtown Pittsfield First Fridays
Past Private events
Night Circus Productions (various locations)
Weddings
Birthday Parties
Bachelorette/Jack and Jills
Various small variety act shows
Residency with Gypsy Layne Cabaret and Co