Roll up, roll up! This world-class circus spectacular is coming back to Melbourne this summer, with a run of performances at Arts Centre Melbourne.
Taking inspiration from the “golden age” of circus, Circus 1903 features an international cast of world-class performers, glamorous turn-of-the-century costumes, visually splendid staging – and stunning life-sized elephant puppets. Taking performance cues from ye olde days of the travelling circus (while leaving behind the animal cruelty) the majestic Queenie and her adorable calf Peanut have been artistically crafted by the award-winning War Horse team.
Next-level puppetry aside, from contortionists to acrobats, rolla bolla to teeterboard – the breathtaking and death-defying stunts served up under the masterful eye of ringmaster, David Williamson, in this spectacle are enough to make the Cirque du Soleil crew blush.
A dazzling and entertaining summer show for both young and old, this is a guaranteed crowd-pleasing outing for families, for date night, or for friend groups.
Circus 1903 returns to Australia after Sydney hosted it's world premiere in December, 2016. Since then it's embarked on a global tour that included Los Angeles, New York, a Las Vegas residency and four sell-out seasons in London. It will take over Art Centre Melbourne's State Theatre in a strictly limited run from January 4 to 14. Tickets are on sale now over here.
