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The Great Moscow Circus – Ten years later in Port Elizabeth

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A decade since its last sellout tour to South Africa, The Great Moscow Circus is back in the country and will hit Port Elizabeth from 23 February to 26 February 2017. The all new, sensational summer spectacular features a myriad of circus superstars from around the world performing thrilling acts that will have audiences on the edges of their seats.

With the funniest clowns, most daring acrobats, death-defying daredevils, aerial artists, balancers, jugglers and so much more all under the mighty Great Moscow Circus Big Top tent, the Great Moscow Circus is awesome family entertainment that combines all the fun of a traditional circus with the skill and daringness of modern circus heroes. Committed to a kinder world, the Great Moscow Circus South Africa contains no animal acts.

“We are thrilled to host the Great Moscow Circus in Port Elizabeth this month. The Great Moscow Circus first toured South Africa 10 years ago and entertained South African audiences for two successive tours selling over 650 000 tickets,” says Vuyiswa King, Events & Entertainment Manager of The Boardwalk.

Every great circus must have a Ringmaster and the Great Moscow Circus has the best! Mr Stanislav Kniazkov is a graduate of the famed Moscow City School of Circus Arts, and will be in the coutry for the tour. “Stas” is an accomplished juggler, a very funny comic, and a warm and welcoming traditional ringmaster. Now he introduces his troupe of circus superstars, introduces the 2017 Moscow Circus programme, and welcomes you to two hours of fabulous entertainment.

Featuring 16 international mega-star circus acts, including the best from Russia and the cream of the international circus world, the Great Moscow Circus brings with it more than 100 tonnes of equipment. It will perform every possible circus favourite supported by a live circus band, under the fabulous 1,600- seater, air conditioned mighty Great Moscow Circus Big Top tent. Back by popular demand is ringmaster, Stanislav “Stas” Knyazkov, fresh from a US season with Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey, where he was an audience favourite. Stas will have a huge supporting cast in 18 thrilling acts.

The Great Moscow Circus is brought to South Africa, in association with Mnet, by Theatre Tours International, which has brought South Africa shows of the caliber of the St Petersburg Ballet Theatre which plays to sold-out houses and earns rave reviews the world over.

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Alan Straton

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Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.