What’s on at Zip Zap Circus

Catch MOYA (5 shows only) before it heads to Joburg

Last updated: 6 August 2024 

Zip Zap Circus’s latest show Kaleidoscope is on for four performances only. 

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After a successful three-month tour of France and Switzerland, Zip Zap's circus extravaganza (based on an award-winning film) is back with a twist. MOYA blends contemporary and traditional circus with the real-life stories of Zip Zap performers. The captivating show plays at Cape Town's Artscape Opera House from 3 to 6 August 2023 for five days only.

Zip Zap is a circus school dedicated to inspiring and empowering young perfromers from all walks of life. Image: Joan Ward

WATCH AN AWARD-WINNING CIRCUS

In 2020, Zip Zap created the acrobatic art film MOYA, which won three International Circus Awards. Following its cinematic triumph, it was transformed into a live show, which went on to sell out shows nationwide and have a successful tour abroad. 

ZipZap performed 90 shows to over 300 000 audiences during their tour of France and Switzerland in 2022/23. Image: Joan Ward

Now MOYA is back on home soil. Zip Zap has given the show a fresh twist, adding elements of comedy, mind-blowing acrobatics, captivating dance sequences, and an original score by Josh Hawks, (former bass player of Freshlyground) “to take the entire family on a journey not to be missed,” says co-founder and Artistic Director Brent van Rensburg.

MOYA has been revamped with new acts and original music. Image: Joan Ward

WATCH! A TASTE OF WHAT TO EXPECT AT MOYA

BE A PART OF THE INSPIRING ZIP ZAP STORY

MOYA explores and celebrates heritage and culture, taking you on a journey through its artistic interpetation of real-life Zip Zap stories.

The show features real-life stories of its performers. Image: Joan Ward

The production features a collective of nine dynamic performing artists, including Phelelani Ndakrokra, Jacobus Claassen, Jason Barnard, Vuyani Lottering and members of Dare2Dream (Zip Zap’s flagship vocational programme).

Watch them showcase jaw-dropping acrobatic feats, flawless display of aerial skills, juggling, acrobatic wheel routines and more to excite both young and old.

MOYA has an age restriction of 3 years and older. Image: Joan Ward

CATCH IT FOR 5 SHOWS ONLY 

MOYA will be presented at the Artscape Opera House for just 5 shows before it dazzles Johannesburg at The Teatro, Montecasino. Get your early-bird ticket now before they're gone. Offer ends June 30, 2023. 

The show runs for 120 minutes with no intervals. Image: Joan Ward

WHEN + WHERE TO WATCH MOYA: 5 SHOWS ONLY!

Where: Artscape Opera House, DF Malan Street, Foreshore
When: Thursday 3 August 7.30pm; Friday 4 August 7.30pm; Saturday 5 August 3pm and 7.30pm; Sunday 6 August 2pm
Tickets cost: From R157.50
Booking: Through Computicket
For corporate and group bookings: events@zip-zap.org

By Sarah Jarvis

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