Magical mystery tour: Clan Tynker

The family circus Clan Tynker presents The Dream Train, the first full-length theatrical production completely produced, written, and acted by its members, on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 2 and 7 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 21, and Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m., at the Armory for the Arts Theater (1050 Old Pecos Trail). Children and adults are invited on an international adventure with Santiago the Conductor and 32 wild characters (played by five circus performers) as they travel from Mexico to China, Italy, Arabia, and Haiti, as well as to fantastical locations. Life lessons will be learned in each locale, as the performers entertain with juggling, acrobatics, music, dance, and magic. There are additional performances on Dec. 27 and 28. Tickets, $12 ($10 for children twelve and under; kids three and under get in for free), are available at www.clantynker. brownpapertickets.com. — Jennifer Levin