Moscow State Circus

"Genuinely eye popping" The Evening Standard

The Moscow State Circus returns to the UK with this once in a life time opportunity to see the award winning show Legenda. Bringing with it a huge cast of Russia's greatest and most flexible circus performers. Many of the critically acclaimed acts are pushing the boundary of human physical ingenuity to its limits. However this time the greatest show on earth has had a face lift and been revolutionised. The worlds most famous circus collides with the legendary Russian folklore figure Rasputin to create a sensational show that combines contemporary and classical circus at it's very best.

"Thrilling" The Times

Rasputin was often described as a romantic, a mystic and a visionary. Entitled Legenda, his vivid dreams will form the theme of the show, entwined with the pride of Russia's most magnificent circus artistes and state of the art special effects.

Moscow State Circus Christmas 2009 and New Year 2010 Tour UK
Tickets: Use links below or phone the ticket hotline: 0844 847 1722

Birmingham - Star City - Thurs 10 December 2009 to Sun 10 January 2010
Southport - Southport Theatre - Fri 22 to Sun 24 January 2010

So much of our world in the 21st century is dominated by information technology. It can be refreshing to escape to an exciting world of skills and feats which have not been falsely generated by electronic gadgets. Just as with previous generations visiting the circus we continue to astound with split second timing and disciplines honed from years of rehearsal and practice. The artistes in our performance are giving something priceless. They are giving you, the audience, their hearts and souls- bringing you an unforgettable experience.

Moscow State Circus 2009 Tour UK
Edinburgh - Festival Fringe - Thursday 13 to Monday 31 August 2009
Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Town Moor - Thurs 3 to Sun 13 September 2009
Durham - The Sands - Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 September 2009
Leeds - Harewood House - Wednesday 23 to Sunday 27 September 2009
Liverpool - Haydock Park - Wednesday 30 to Sunday 4 October 2009
Lincoln - South Common - Wednesday 07 to Sunday 11 October 2009
Northampton - Midsummer Meadow - Wed 14 to Sun 18 October 2009
London - Ealing Common - Wed 21 October to Sun 1 November 2009

"Manages to marry the traditional with the contemporary yet still retain everything you would expect and more" The Liverpool Echo

The newly devised show includes The Didyk, a double Russian swing troupe acrobatically catapulting themselves high into the big top & across the ring. Gregory's Girls suspended in mid-air on floating silks. Doctorovs unbelievable Human Statues and breathtaking balancing action which defy gravity and the laws of physics. Bortnikova body twisting contortionists. Award-winning clowns, Valik & Valerik, who have perfected the art of slapstick and Buster Keeton style cunning capers. Kvlividze Troupe on the rotating Wheel of death & the unbelievable crossbow act of The Popazovs, you will see a wife shoot an apple off her husbands head from 7 simultaneous crossbows. All hosted by Andre Voronin as Rasputin.

The entire show is housed in a specially designed chapiteau big top and is uniquely domed to accommodate the complex rigging for the aerial acts, it is supported by only four “king” poles so as not to obscure the audiences view.

Moscow State Circus UK Tour 2007

From Russia with love, Moscow State Circus comes to the UK for a major four month tour. Don't miss the world's finest circus spectacular featuring the eleven-strong Roubstov acrobatic troupe, the foot-juggling Panov family and the Averiouchkine clowns when they visit s town near you this year!

Moscow State Circus: UK Tour 2007