THE internationally acclaimed Chinese State Circus returns to Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre on Friday, December 2 after a break of three years, returning to its roots with an innovative new production, Dynasty.
World class Chinese acrobats, aerial artistes and jugglers interact with the super-human physical skills and dexterity of the masters of martial arts – the legendary Shaolin Warriors.
The nonstop action is set to a soaring musical score accompanied by the rhythmic beats of Chinese percussion.
The history of the Chinese State Circus spans 25 years when it was conceived by creative director Phillip Gandey who became the first circus director in Europe to obtain permission from the Chinese Cultural authorities to be allowed to tour a Big Top production of his own creation performed entirely by Chinese acrobats.
Phillip has spent a considerable time travelling extensively throughout China to select the very best circus artistes who he feels are capable of continuing the tradition of acrobatic excellence in the Chinese State Circus, and raise the standards to even higher contemporary heights.
He said: “In our latest production we have returned to the pure and honest perfection in acrobatics upon which our reputation is based. We have the world class artistes capable of performing the excellence required.”
- The Chinese State Circus will be at Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre on Friday, December 2. Tickets from £12.50.
- Book your tickets now at swindontheatres.co.uk or by calling the Wyvern Ticket Office on 01793 524481
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