Moscow State Circus: Christmas Extravaganza

The Moscow State Circus comes to Edinburgh this Christmas

Edinburgh - Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ
Wednesday 19 December 2012 to Sunday 6 January 2013 - Buy tickets: Buy tickets online

Moscow State Circus: Babushkin Sekret 2013

The Moscow State Circus brings its latest and most spectacular show to date to the UK with this sensational extravaganza Babushkin Sekret. Inspired by the legend of 'The 12 chairs', the new show takes us on an incredible journey in the company of, without a doubt the greatest circus performers on earth. A mammoth cast of Russia's greatest and most talented circus artistes, many of which have never performed in Britian, transform the most famous circus in the world, combining contemporary and classical circus in way never before witnessed.

Glasgow - XSCAPE, Kings Inch Road, Glasgow PA4 8XQ
Thursday 10 to Sunday 20 January 2013 - Buy tickets: Buy tickets online
Scunthorpe - Baths Hall, 59 Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe DN15 7RG
Friday 1 and Saturday 2 February 2013 - Buy tickets: Buy tickets online
Wolverhampton - Civic Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1RQ
Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February 2013 - Buy tickets: Buy tickets online

Moscow State Circus: Legenda 2011

"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, entwinedwith the pride of Russia's most magnificent circus artistes and state of the art special effects.

Moscow State Circus 2010 Big Top Touring Season

Southampton - Mayflower Park - Wed 28 April to Mon 3 May 2010
Brighton - Festival Fringe - Thu 6 to Sun 16 May 2010
Chichester - Oaklands Park - Wed 19 to Sun 23 May 2010
Portsmouth - Southsea Common - Wed 26 May to Sun 6 June 2010
Ipswich - Trinity Park Show Ground - 7 to 11 July 2010
Colchester - Old Heath Recreation Ground - 14 to 18 July 2010
Folkestone - Radnor Park - 21 to 27 July 2010
Hastings - Glyne Gap Field - 29 July to 3 August 2010
Eastbourne - Princes Park - 5 to 10 August 2010
Bracknell - South Hill Park - 12 to 15 August 2010
Weymouth - Lodmoor Country Park - 17 to 22 August 2010
Plymouth - Central Park - 25 August to 5 September 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
Birmingham - Star City - Thurs 10 December 2009 to Sun 10 January 2010
Southport - Southport Theatre - Fri 22 to Sun 24 January 2010

"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

Reading - Hills Meadow George Street - Thurs 15 to Sun 18 Feb
Swansea - Mumbles Road Recreation Ground - Wed 21 to Sun 25 Feb
Cardiff - Sophia Gardens - Wed 28 Feb to Sun 11 March
Brierly Hill - Merry Hill - Wed 14 to Mon 19 March
Newton-Le-Willows - Haydock Park Racecourse - Thurs 22 to Mon 26 March
New Brighton - Kings Parade Circus Site - Thurs 29 March to Mon 2 April
Liverpool - Sefton Park - Thurs 5 to Sun 15 April
Gloucester - Gloucester Park - Thurs 19 to Mon 23 April
Cheltenham - Cheltenham Racecourse - Thurs 26 to Mon 30 April
Guildford - Spectrum Leisure Centre Site - Thurs 3 to Mon 7 May
Southsea - Southsea Common - Thurs 10 to Sun 20 May
East Moseley - Hampton Court Green - Thurs 24 May to Sun 3 June