Chinese State Circus

The Chinese State Circus has a characteristically quiet charm. The level of skill is so phenomenally high that any razzamatazz gloss is redundant. These distinctively Chinese performance arts are thousands of years old yet they still retain the capacity to entertain in this third millennium. The creator and producer of the Chinese State Circus, Phillip Gandey constantly brings forth new ideas in the art of circus and physical theatre. The Chinese State Circus is internationally recognised as the benchmark for acrobatic achievement and innovation. They not only develop and reform the art itself, but also draw on the experience and elements of other disciplines. Sport has close connections with acrobatics and circus. Most of the basic techniques of the Chinese acrobatics originate from jumping, summersaults and balancing.

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"The most exhilarating Circus it has ever been my privilege to see"
The Evening Standard

Chinese State Circus 2011 Theatre Tour

High Wycombe - Wycombe Swan - 01494 512 000
Wednesday 12 to Saturday 15 January 2011
Northampton - Royal and Derngate Theatre - 01604 624 811
Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 January 2011
York - Grand Opera House - 0844 847 1722
Thursday 20 and Friday 21 January 2011
Bradford - St Georges Hall - 01274 432 000
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 January 2011
Kings Lynn - Corn Exchange - 01553 764 864
Tuesday 25 to Thursday 27 January 2011
Buxton - Opera House - 0845 127 2190
Friday 28 to Sunday 30 January 2011
Shrewsbury - Theatre Severn - 01743 281281
Monday 31 January to Wednesday 2 February 2011
To be confirmed
Thursday 3 to Wednesday 16 February 2011
Aylesbury - Waterside Theatre - 0844 871 7607
Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 February 2011
Malvern - Malvern Theatre - 01684 892277
Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 February 2011
Swindon - Wyvern Theatre - 01793 534481
Thursday 24 to Saturday 26 February 2011
Derby - Derby Live Assembly Rooms - 01332 255800
Sunday 27 and Monday 28 February 2011
Bridlington - The Spa - 01262 678 258
Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 March 2011
Llandudno - Venue Cymru - 01492 872000
Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 March 2011
Southport - Southport Theatre - 0844 847 1722
Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 March 2011
Basingstoke - The Anvil - 01256 844244
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 March 2011
Jersey - Fort Regent - 01534 449827
Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 March 2011

Chinese State Circus 2010 Big Top Summer Touring Season
Wigan - DW Stadium, Robin Park - 19 to 23 May 2010
Bolton - Reebok Stadium, Burnden Way - 26 to 31 May 2010
Lancaster - Ryelands Park - 2 to 6 June 2010
Lytham St. Annes - Fylde RFC, Blackpool Road - 9 to 12 June 2010
Lanark - Agricultural Centre, Hyndford Road - 14 to 16 June 2010
Fife - St Andrews, Piscottie Road - 18 to 20 June 2010
Dundee - Riverside Park - 23 to 27 June 2010
Arbroath - Inchcape Park - 28 to 30 June 2010
Montrose - East Links - 2 to 4 July 2010
Elgin - Lossie Green - 6 to 11 July 2010
Aberdeen - Queen's Link, Beach Boulevard - 13 July to 3 August 2010
Newcastle Upon Tyne - Town Moor - 25 August to 5 Sept 2010
Ealing - Ealing Commmon, Uxbridge Road, London - 21 to 31 October 2010

Chinese State Circus 2009 Christmas and 2010 New Year Tour
London - Blackheath Common - Wed 16 to Sat 26 December 2009
Leeds - Grand Theatre - Mon 28 December 2009 to Sun 3 January 2010
Gateshead - The Sage - Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 January 2010
Blackburn - King George's Hall - Sunday 10 to Tuesday 12 January 2010
Carlisle - The Sands Centre - Thursday 14 to Saturday 16 January 2010
Glasgow - The King's Theatre - Tuesday 19 to Sunday 24 January 2010
Salford - The Lowry - Wednesday 27 to Sunday 31 January 2010

"Fantastic show, loved by Circus lovers but equally loved by people who don't like Circuses, 9 1/2 out of 10 truly sensational"
The Liverpool Echo

Ever since the first Emperor of China, Quin Shi Huang, held a ceremony on the summit to proclaim the unity of his empire two thousand years ago, Mount Tai has attracted poets, writers, scholars, politicians and warriors - each in search of tranquility, enlightenment and personal fulfillment. It is now one of the principal tourist areas where visitors can enjoy a kaleidoscope of natural scenery and historical remains.

Chinese State Circus 2009 Tour UK
Bournemouth Poolo - Branksome Recreation Ground - 20 to 31 August 2009
Weymouth - Lodmoor Country Park - 2 to 6 September 2009
Plymouth - Central Park - 10 to 20 September 2009
Taunton - Vivary Park - 23 to 27 September 2009
Bath - Royal Victoria Park - 30 September to 4 October 2009
Luton - Stockwood Park - 7 to 11 October 2009
Coventry - Hearsall Common - 14 to 18 October 2009
Leicester - Victoria Park - 20 to 25 October 2009
Rochester - Jackson Recreation Ground - 28 October to 1 November 2009

In Tai An City, the Acrobatic Troupe has developed and flourished. Since China was opened to the world, the troupe has become very active and competitive both in China and abroad. For two years its artistes have been attracting wide acclaim from domestic and foreign audiences in Shanghai. The troupe has also toured many countries including USA, Canada, France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Japan, Korea and Singapore. Their success lies in blending the purest tradition of the Chinese acrobatics with startling and creative innovation. You will be amazed, thrilled and delighted by 'Swinging Poles', 'Hula-Hula' and '8 Girls and 1 Boy on a Bike' appearing for the first time in the UK. 'Diablos', 'Spinning Plates' and 'Hoop Diving' are taken to new heights of artistic and physical realisation. And the Chinese State Circus would not be complete without that most traditional of complex ensemble acrobatic disciplines - The Lion Dance.