Mitchell Pitch
Circus Artist and Entertainer
A headline feature combining hand-balancing, fire performance, acrobatics and audience interaction into a continuous, high-energy spectacle. Mitchell performs the only handstand on a bed of nails in the world, delivering a jaw-dropping, record-breaking highlight within the show as seen on TVNZ’s 60 Seconds. This fully produced performance is perfect for gala dinners, awards nights, festival main stages and corporate events, creating a wow factor that captivates audiences from start to finish.
Acts can be booked as stand-alone highlights or combined into bespoke entertainment packages.
MC and Ringmaster Mitchell has years of international experience as a ringmaster and MC, guiding audiences with energy, humour and charisma. He toured the United Kingdom as Ringmaster with Jay Miller’s Circus and has hosted gala dinners, awards nights and festivals with flair. For VIP and VVIP functions, he also offers roving MC entertainment, ensuring guests are welcomed and engaged with warm, personable interactions throughout the event.
Workshops and Masterclasses Alongside performing, Mitchell shares his expertise worldwide as a workshop leader and masterclass instructor. His sessions are engaging, accessible and tailored for both professionals and beginners. Workshop options include aerial straps, hand-balancing, tumbling and acrobatics, “have a go” aerial, juggling and acrobatics sessions for festivals and public events, and corporate team-building experiences.
Feature Acts
Mitchell’s acts combine physical power, artistry and theatre to create unforgettable entertainment.
Each performance can be customised with music, costuming and story elements to suit the event.
His featured skills include:
Aerial Straps – powerful, graceful and dynamic high-level aerial performance
Fire Performance – dramatic, high-energy choreography with fire eating, fire breathing and other daring stunts. Mitchell is the only performer in New Zealand to execute a handstand on fire, adding a unique and unforgettable highlight to any show.
Hand-balancing – feats of strength, precision and control performed on the ground on elevated platforms
Roving Character – interactive walkabout entertainment that blends circus skill with humour and playful guest engagement
Additional Skills
· Stilt walking
· Whip cracking
· Unicycling
· Juggling
Ideal for: corporate events · gala dinners · awards nights · conferences · private parties · festivals · charity functions
