Sunday Tribune

Aqua Aussie Circus is an utterly enthrallin­g show

- NABEELAH SHAIKH

SOMETHING extraordin­ary is making splashes in Durban and, with each show, audiences, an even mix of young and old, have been “on the edge of their seats”.

The Aqua Aussie Circus Spectacula­r, stationed at Durban’s Hoy Park, is an entertaini­ng flow of special effects, colourful costumes, comedians, illusionis­ts, acrobatics and daredevil acts.

Unlike convention­al circuses, there are no animals but spectacula­r fountains and water features sparkling on stage.

The circus is produced by Australian entertainm­ent company, Weber Bros Entertainm­ent and its time at Hoy Park, which ends on April 15, is part of a South African tour.

Their next planned port of

call is Pietermari­tzburg.

Some of the main acts include a Russian swing stunt, breakdance­rs, a performer on a swing who lands on a hammock, the impressive “statue” act and the grand

“Wheel of Death”.

Tour director, Donna Sous said the cast were expecting a good Easter weekend.

“With it being the holiday season in the city, the show is fun for the whole family. Sales started off on a slow note but are escalating as more people are become aware of it,” said Sous.

Zaldha Hennessy, who attended the show, said she loved it.

“It was breathtaki­ngly beautiful and some of the acts had you on the edge of your seat in suspense. Really great to watch. My 4-year-old didn’t take his eyes off the stage,” said Hennessy.

Tickets, from R150 for children and R200 for adults, are available from www. webtickets.co.za or can be purchased outside the venue. finale, the

 ?? PICTURE: SIBONELO NGCOBO/AFRICAN NEWS AGENCY/ANA ?? Performers at the Aqua Aussie Circus Spectacula­r included illusionis­ts, gymnasts, comedians and daredevils. The acts are performed on an all-purpose built water stage which includes special effects such as fountains and waterfall illustrati­ons.
PICTURE: SIBONELO NGCOBO/AFRICAN NEWS AGENCY/ANA Performers at the Aqua Aussie Circus Spectacula­r included illusionis­ts, gymnasts, comedians and daredevils. The acts are performed on an all-purpose built water stage which includes special effects such as fountains and waterfall illustrati­ons.

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