CIRQUE AFRICA

CIRQUE AFRICA

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Posted 2017-08-23 by Vanessafollow

Tue 24 Oct 2017 - Sat 04 Nov 2017

A jawdropping explosion of colour, culture, rhythm and showstoppers. has special in spades: street to stage stars, stories of family, hope and then there are those smiles!Brisbane, ready yourself for , a kaleidoscopic, high-performance show celebrating the vibrant colour and diverse culture of Africa.
Starring 22 talented performers from six African countries, is regarded as the greatest performance experience from Africa and it will call the Roundhouse Theatre in Brisbane home for two thrilling weeks from October 24 to November 4 2017!" has been called the 'Lion King on steroids'," said director Papa Africa, aka Winston Ruddle. The Zimbabwe-born Ruddle, draws many of his talented cast from the ranks of the Hakuna Matata Acrobats trained at the school he established in Tanzania in 2003." is a highly visual show - there are no language or religious barriers to enjoying it. It is fresh, funky, bold, cooly urban yet infused with centuries of history, and it's incredibly fun. It enthrals and takes your breath away. Our acrobats and dancers will challenge your imagination with their strength and flexibility. And of course, there's the smiles, the most shining, glorious happy smiles you have ever seen!"
If you think you've seen all the circus tricks and treats, think again!The show is uplifting, celebratory and joyous. It's also a critically acclaimed acrobatic and dance experience, born of Ruddle's desire to celebrate Africa's colour and people with audiences all over the world.Amazingly skilled performers spin more than just bowls and hula hoops - they build a 10-person human pyramid and bring a whole new meaning to pole dancing! Each high energy act and spectacular dance from different parts of Africa is performed to original, joyous heartbeat-driven rhythms of African music custom-composed for the show. It's music that stays with you long after final bows have been done.
On stage, you will see plenty of animal print costumes but not an animal in sight and that is the way Ruddle likes it. "Our show is a 100% African cultural experience, a blockbuster production which transports audiences to the positive, joyous side of Africa" he said. "The live band, performing original African music, gives the whole show a concert feel; it's an all-round, feel-good experience that makes the perfect circus for our times," he said.As always, it's the artists that make a show special, and has 'special' in spades! Consider standout strongman Omary and Fadhili Ramadhani, who were originally trouble makers on the streets before Ruddle intervened. They balance head to head, dependent on each other's strength and skill and despite the identical last name, the pair are neighbours rather than relatives. They grew up together in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and were there when Ruddle first started .
Circus Master Ruddle's story is not dissimilar to many of his artists - "I started as a breakdancer in the early 80s and when it was going out of fashion I was lucky to meet a group of acrobats in Zimbabwe and thought 'I can do that'," he says. "I started (the circus school in Dar es Salaam) in 2004, it started as a mistake then it became a profession. Eventually was born. Teens now spend a minimum of two years training at the school before becoming part of or being head hunted by troupes, acts and venues around the world. [i]We want to portray a positive image of Africa, we want to change what perceptions people think about Africa[/i]," he says.
received 5-star reviews at this year's Adelaide Fringe Festival and was the top-selling show of the hot ticket items for festival goers. Don't miss the strictly limited Brisbane season this Spring. Tickets are now on sale!Date and time:From 24 October to 4 November 2017Location:Roundhouse Theatre, 6-8 Musk Avenue, Kelvin GroveTicket price:$89 adult, $79 concession, $59 student, $49 child under 15 or family (2 adults, 2 children) $189For tickets, book at laboite.qtix.com.au .For more information on the production, please visit www.cirqueafrica.com.au


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