Great Moscow Circus 2022 rolls into Mackay
Ukrainian acrobats and Colombian BMX riders are among the internationally-sourced talent set to wow Mackay over the next three weeks.
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Ukrainian acrobats, a Columbian BMX rider and an Armenian are among the showstopping world performers hoping to wow Mackay audiences with the The Great Moscow Circus.
After a nine-month Covid-induced hiatus, the internationally-sourced talent is biting at the bit to introduce audiences to their brand new show.
There will be juggling, dancing, aerial acrobatics, trial riders and dare devil motorcycle cage riders.
Moscow Circus spokesman Mark Edgley said the crew had been performing the new show in Australia for under two months and was excited to bring it to Mackay audiences.
“The Moscow Circus Extreme Show is brand new show, it brings the wow factor to the audience,” Mr Edgley said.
“Its an international show, we have performers from Columbia, South America, Brazil, Australia, Spain, Greece, Siberia, Ukraine.
“We even have a little eight-year-old boy on a motorbike.”
Mr Edgely said like many in the arts industry, the circus was hard hit during Covid-19.
“It was terrible, everyone was frustrated, you can’t travel and can’t perform,” Mr Edgely said.
“We were hit hard. Not just financially but it was difficult for all of us, it really hurt us.
“When you’ve got internationals you have to help with visas.
“Then there’s school teachers, marketing people, there are a lot of people involved.”
But Mr Edgley said when they were given the green light, they were able to quickly get the show back on the road.
The Great Moscow Circus arrived in Mackay on Monday and will perform from Wednesday April 13 to Sunday May 1 before heading up to Cairns.
To book ahead, either phone 0497 667 269 or go to The Great Moscow Circus website.
“Its special for us, it’s exciting to come to Mackay, it’s a great venue,” Mr Edgeley said.
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