07/11/2008-
Press Release n° 2
The International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo will be welcoming this year 30 different acts, 10 major troupes and 6 animal acts in the famous Fontvieille ring! The price of fame for THE largest circus event! It is the one event in which all artists dream of taking part one day to establish their career. Placed under the high patronage of H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie, the Festival presents the greatest acts with awards every year: gold, silver and bronze clowns. And this year, there will be 200 artists from 16 countries striving to win these true Oscars from the world of the circus!
The traditional circus will be represented with animal acts, selected in accordance with the strict criteria of the European Circus Association. Various criteria are given priority such as the living conditions of the animals, the size of their cage, their daily care and the treatment they receive.
In accordance with these criteria, the Organising Committee has decided to engage the Giona Brothers (Italy) for a completely renewed presentation of horses running free. More than a presentation, the artists are involved in a real game, whose rapport with the horses seems to drive, once again, the animals’ performance. The mystical music reinforces the feeling of plenitude achieved by the Equidae.
The clown Housch-Ma-Housch (Ukraine) will delight the audience with a number combining miming, clowning and dance.
Working on two ropes placed at a great height, tightrope artists Tsivov will give a unique performance – including a series of 3-man pyramids – often carried out at the same time. The music inspired by melodies from Central Asia and the extremely slow movements of the figures will enable the spectators to understand the complexity of the exercises presented … and to believe in the incredible!
Elena Drogaleva and her troupe made up of three jugglers will offer the public a virtuoso number featuring clubs… all performed in a style largely inspired by the famous Marlene Dietrich.
Last but not least, the Festival is pleased to be welcoming a young French artist, Romain Cabon, with an act involving blue ribbons, combining poetry, aesthetics and high performance in a floor show of harmony rarely equalled.
Details of the rest of this exceptional programme will be given in upcoming press releases!
Reservations:
Online: www.montecarlofestival.mc or www.France-billet.com and FNAC
By fax: +377 92 05 26 22
By telephone: +377 92 05 23 45
On site: The circus box office is open in the Big Top in Fontvieille from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
By mail: In this case, please return your order
together with a cheque in euros or details of your credit card to:
Monte-Carlo Festival - Avenue des Ligures - MC 98000 MONACO |