January 6 has officially been declared Circus Saturday at the Latchis Theatre, 50 Main Street.

To celebrate the movie musical “The Greatest Showman,” which is now playing at the Latchis, the New England Center for Circus Arts is joining forces with the Latchis to help audiences experience the film like nowhere else. Prior to the matinee and early evening showings of the film, there will be pre-show demonstrations by real-life circus artists from NECCA. Stop in to see the movie and get your picture taken with a clown or acrobat. Folks from NECCA will also be on hand to share information about programs and classes. There will also be raffle tickets for sale to support NECCA’s scholarship program and information about the upcoming Circus Spectacular performances at the Latchis Theatre on March 3 and 4.

Come celebrate circus and community in the new year and sign up for a class and learn to flip, twist and fly just like you’ve seen on the big screen.

Inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman” is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectactle that became a worldwide sensation. Starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya, Michelle Williams and Rebecca Ferguson, “The Greatest Showman” is Rated PG.

For information about NECCA, visit necenterforcircusarts.org. For showtimes and other information, visit latchistheatre.com.