Direct from
Russia and for the first time in South Africa
Is set to
dazzle audiences at Silverstar Casino from 19 August
Before a
Nationwide Tour until January 2018.
Audiences
will be spellbound by the refreshing SPLASH! – THE WATER CIRCUS on its
first visit to South Africa, direct from Russia.
The
South African tour of SPLASH! – The Water Circus launches
in The Globe at Silverstar Casino in Krugersdorp for a short season from Saturday 19 August – Sunday 17 September, before touring across the country
until the New Year.
SPLASH! – The Water Circus is a circus
for the modern-age, presenting a variety of all circus genres, but with a
unique, visual twist. The traditional acts look completely different as they
are presented in – or above - a 12-metre diameter pool of water. Accompanying
this is a dazzling lighting and laser show which perfectly displays the
impressive body manipulation and contortion feats amongst a series of water
fountains.
Onlookers
will gasp as they watch traditional aerial circus acts such as the spectacular
Silks all take place above water. Added to
the already impressive list of circus acts is the Brazilian Espana family
performing their daredevil Wheel of Death and The Russian Swing.
In
addition to all the circus acts which viewers are accustomed to seeing, the
show also has a full team of synchronized swimmers who add to the magic of the
performance. Their disciplined and well trained displays are one of the reasons
why the show is considered to be so unique.
This circus is
totally free of animals and showcases the extreme talent and capabilities
of the human body in an action-packed show presented around the custom-built
pool ensuring a truly memorable audience experience.
About SPLASH! – The Water Circus:
On
April 17, 1998, the first Russian Water Circus was performed under the name ‘Circus
on Water’.
Since
then, the creative team has continually developed new acts and shows which
captivate and enthral families across the world.
Over
the past 19 years, the ‘Circus on Water’ team has toured Russia, Spain, France,
Italy, Turkey, Israel, Oman, Lithuania, UAE and China.
The
show has not toured internationally since a major renovation in 2013 which
piqued the interest of international producer Harry Weber and local producer Matthew
Cook.
“Harry and I
share a passion for circus, and when we decided that we wanted to work
together, we looked for a show that would be so different to anything presented
in South Africa before,” says Cook. “We
wanted to push the boundries of circus and offer something unique. When we came
across ‘Circus on Water’ there was no doubt that we had to bring the show to
South Africa.”
Over
the last 6 months, teams in South Africa, New Zealand and Russia have been
working on SPLASH! – The Water Circus, ensuring that only the most
spectacular acts are seen on the South African tour.
“We have
selected the best acts to tour South Africa,” states Weber, “and added some extreme acts which we know
the South African audiences will love. The show along with all the technical
and artistic elements which we have incorporated is what will make SPLASH! a
huge success”.
SPLASH! – The Water Circus runs at The Globe at Silverstar Casino from Saturday
19 August – Sunday 17 September.
Performances
are Thursdays & Fridays at 20h00, Saturdays at 11h00, 15h00 and 19h00,
Sundays at 11h00 and 15h00.
Ticket
prices range from R100 – R375 and bookings are through Computicket at www.computicket.com or by calling 0861
915 8000.
The
show runs 2 hours 10 minutes including a 20-minute interval.
No
children under 2 will be allowed into the auditorium and most especially no
babes in arms.
SPLASH! – The
Water Circus can be found at :
Website:
www.splashcircus.co.za
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/splashcircusSA
Instagram:
www.Instagram.com/splashcircus
Hashtag:
#SplashCircus
To ensure as many South
Africans as possible get to experience this jaw-dropping circus, after the
season at Silverstar Casino, SPLASH! – The Water Circus tours
nationwide across South Africa from mid September until January 2018,
travelling to Durban, Pietermaritzburg,
Newcastle, Nelspruit, Witbank, Welkom, Mossel Bay and the West Coast.
Details of dates, venues and
booking information will be released in due course – WATCH THIS SPACE!
ABOUT THE
PRODUCERS:
International
producers - Harry and Marie Weber:
Harry
and Marie Weber are the owners of Weber Brothers Entertainment.
Harry
was born in Germany and is a sixth generation circus artist and
enthusiast. Having grown up in the
circus, Harry become one of the most popular hand-balancers in the world
becoming famous for his death-defying hand-balancing on the edge of buildings
for publicity and photoshoots.
Now
retired from performing, Harry has turned to producing International Circus’s
across the globe.
His
greatest successes have been the Great
Euro Circus, Loritz Circus, Aussie Circus and Webers Circus.
Webers Circus is currently
on an 18-month tour of New Zealand after completing an 8 month contract in
South Korea.
After
Harry and his family fell in love with South Africa on their successful tour of
Aussie Circus, Harry has been working
around the clock to bring an all-new show that would take South Africa by storm.
After seeing the spectacular water circus in Russia, SPLASH! – The Water Circus
was negotiated for a South African tour commencing in August 2017.
Local producer
Matthew Cook:
Matthew
Cook has been involved in the entertainment industry since the age of 7. As a
young magician Matthew nurtured his talents at the College of Magic in Cape
Town, where he graduated with his Silver
Medallion in 2001. Matthew won the South African Magic Championships in 1999
with a breath-taking stage illusion show which started his full-time career in
entertainment.
After
dazzling audiences across South Africa as a speciality performer, Matthew
broadened his talents and started working in other areas of Theatre and
Entertainment.
In
2007 he joined the team at Gold Reef City as a Production Manager for the
opening of The Lyric and the South African premiere of the musical Hairspray.
Between
2008 and 2012, Matthew managed an entertainment agency, worked on the
management of live events and concerts, directed circus shows and trained
entertainers.
Since
2012, Matthew has managed the Entertainment and Event departments of 3 of the
biggest casinos in South Africa and has gained extensive experience in large
scale concerts, shows and tours.
In
early 2017, Matthew decided that it was time to start a new chapter and become
more active as a creative director and producer of live entertainment and
shows.
After
6 months of planning, Matthew is thrilled to announce the South African tour of
SPLASH!
– The Water Circus.
For
interview requests, please contact Collett Dawson of The CoLab Network on collett@thecolabnetwork.com or
082 653 1338.
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