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“Britton is a charismatic performer who appears genuinely thrilled to share how simple his seemingly death-defying acts really are. ”
— Chicago Reader
“A fast-paced and funny look at life as a fire-eater.”
— Chicago Tribune

FreakShow & Tell?

At 16 years old, I began seeing sideshow acts and started performing in a circus. I learned various skills and performed about 12 times a day, 7 days a week. It was a wonderful and exhausting practice.

In my early 20s, I decided to continue my education. I went to college and earned an Applied Sciences degree. This training is nothing special, but it feeds my love of science and makes me ask, "How does that work?"

The acts I have chosen for you this evening are the creme de la creme, the very best and most interesting experiments I've had the pleasure of learning and performing.

“I highly recommend putting aside your preconceived notions about freak shows so that you can enjoy a very entertaining evening that’s ripped from the history pages.”
— April A. Taylor, Author
FreakShow & Tell at TedX
“Fire eating, glass walking and hundreds of thousands of volts of electricity collide with comedy and storytelling in this one-of-a-kind show.”
— Variety Guide

One of the world's most unique fire eaters. Thom Britton blends stand-up comedy, storytelling and danger into an act that is 10,000 years old and brand new - at the same time.

But, the show isn't just fire eating!

Over 100,000 volts of electricity, nails, and broken glass are playthings for Thom Britton in FreakShow & Tell. 

News Clips

“What makes Thom very special, is that he wants to explain it all to you.”
— College of Curiosity
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““Britton is a charismatic performer who appears genuinely thrilled to share how simple his seemingly death-defying acts really are. His explanations are peppered with jokes and carnival flair, making even the dullest details memorable and entertaining.””
— Chicago Reader
“Britton has traded classic sideshow glitz for a lab coat and a personable demeanor.”
— Chicago Reader
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“He’ll eat fire, walk on glass, absorb a million volts for your amusement.”
— Chicago Sun-Times
“A show unlike any other — part lecture, part story and part physics lesson, Thom Britton had everyone on the edge of their seats. The best part? Getting a lesson on how to eat fire!”
— Yelp Official Blog
“A completely unique sideshow act full of fire-eating, glass-walking, chainsaws, electricity and much much more!”
— Chicago Painted Red
“His one-man show breaks circus acts — such as fire swallowing — down to bare bones physics.”
— DNA info
“a fast-paced and funny look at life as a fire-eater.”
— Chicago Tribune
“You helped inspire thousands...”
— The Museum of Science and Industry
“That is unbelievable!”
— Good Day Chicago
“You Need Nerves of Steel and a Bit of Science to Eat Fire ”
— Gizmodo
“His tireless work ethic, unusual background and eclectic collection of passions translate to the stage as a truly novel and subversive experience.”
— Performance Revue (podcast)

Where has FreakShow & Tell been performed?

 

Theaters:

  • The Lyric Opera House, Chicago

  • Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

  • Cornservatory Theater, Chicago

  • The Lincoln Loft, Chicago

  • The No Exit Theater, Chicago

  • The Den Theater, Chicago

  • Work/Play Theater, Birmingham

  • The Emerald Theater, Detroit

  • True Brew Theater, New Orleans

  • Space Club HQ, Chicago

  • Nebbia Gallery, Chicago

  • The WIP Theater, Chicago

  • Mary-Arrchie Theatre, Chicago

  • Goose Island Theater, Chicago

  • The Arlee Theater, Illinois

  • Prop Theater, Chicago

  • Time Community Theater, Oshkosh

  • PARC Theater, Michigan

Science Centers

  • Ontario Science Centre, Toronto

  • Arizona Science Center, Arizona

  • Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

  • International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago

Clubs:

  • Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Detroit

  • The Rockin’ Horse, Baton Rouge

  • The Other Place, Traverse City

  • Richoux’s Comedy Club, Baton Rouge

  • The Lincoln Lodge, Chicago

  • The Baton Show Lounge, Chicago

Festivals:

  • City Stages, Birmingham

  • 99X Fest, Atlanta

  • Sloss Fright Furnace, Birmingham

  • Abbey Hoffman Died For Our Sins, Chicago

  • Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, Phoenix

Appeared with:

  • Penn & Teller

  • Green Day

  • Mighty Mighty Bosstones

  • Lincoln Park

  • Disturbed

  • Incubus

  • Stone Temple Pilots

Colleges:

  • Abraham Baldwin College

  • Albion College

  • Alfred State University

  • Arizona State University

  • Aurora University

  • Cartret College

  • Catonsville Comm. College

  • Central Mich. University

  • Chattanooga State University

  • Clemson University

  • College of DuPage

  • Concord College

  • Eastern Il University

  • Eastern Kentucky University

  • Edison Community College

  • Elgin Community College

  • Gannon University

  • Hartwick College

  • Herkimer Comm. College

  • Hilbert College

  • Hiram College

  • Hocking College

  • Indiana University

  • Kutztown University

  • Lake Erie College

  • Longwood University

  • Monroe College

  • Muskingham College

  • Norwich University

  • Pikeville College

  • Rutgers College

  • Salem International University

  • St. Bonaventure University

  • SUNY Cobleskill

  • SUNY Delhi

  • SUNY Oneonta

  • Sussex County Community. College

  • Thompkins – Cortland Community College

  • Transylvania University

  • UNC Pembroke

  • Univ VA Wise

  • Univ. of W. Florida

  • Urbana College

  • Wayne State University

  • West Virginia Tech

  • Western Kentucky University

  • PLUS a ton more that I can't remember.