The Great Moscow Circus in Cape Town

The sensational world-class entertainment has had audiences on their feet shouting for more and mesmerized both audiences and critics alike

From the country that gave us Tshaikovsky, Pushkin and Pavlova, now comes the Great Moscow Circus.  Billed as one of the finest circuses in the world, each performance will keep audiences on the edge of their seats with breathtaking acrobatic, aerobic and juggling feats.

The internationally acclaimed show will be hosted by Sun International at Carnival City’s Big Top in Gauteng between 26 March and 11 April, and at the GrandWest Grand Arena in Cape Town between 16 and 27 April.

While the 90-year old Russian circus draws on the rich and colourful tapestry of a traditional circus, visitors will not encounter performing animals.  Instead, they will be treated to a celebration of human mastery over physical limitations.

Visitors both young and old will be transported into a fantasy world by a visual kaleidoscope of clowns, jugglers, trapeze artists, tight-rope walkers, acrobats, gymnasts and contortionists, all vying for attention.

For the very first time, South Africans can see a simultaneous horizontal and vertical trapeze act, thanks largely to the height and technical capabilities of both venues which can cater for the special rigging requirements.  The result is the perfectly synchronised Akilov Flying Trapeze.

Other highlights include a combination of the Baibak horizontal bar and a trampoline, juggling while riding a bicycle wheel without a seat, daring springboard acrobatics and the strength and agility of the Yinchuan Chinese Acrobatic Troupe. Of course no circus is complete without a contortionist and rubber-jointed Maria Sarach will not disappoint.

Hard pressed consumers will also be pleased to note that ticket prices for The Great Moscow Circus remain unchanged since 2006.  Special discounted tickets are available for children and pensioners.

The Circus returns to Johannesburg for the second time since their visit in 2006.  This is their first visit to Cape Town.  A special rate for children and pensioners applies - Costs vary, depending on the show and the seats.

Contact Computicket for further information about the times of the various daily shows, or to book at www.computicket.com.

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