Cirque Italia at fairgrounds Thursday through Sunday
Cirque Italia will present its brand-new show featuring a quest for buried treasure Thursday through Sunday at the Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Central Ave.
Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The box office will be open at the fairgrounds today and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on show days.
Tickets also may be purchased online at http://www.cirqueitalia.com/tickets or by calling or texting 941-704-8572.
“Cirque Italia has sought to bring a highclass experience to audiences all over the United States since its inception in 2012. This year will be no exception as we take you on an exhilarating expedition in search of a pirate’s booty,” a news release said.
“The story begins with our Ringmaster ‘Clown Rafinha’ fishing when he unexpectedly catches a bottle with a treasure map stuffed inside. His ensuing journey takes the audience through storms on the high seas, dreams of angelic aerialists, pirate fights, and more,” the release said. “You will see swashbucklers balancing upside down on a rum barrel, juggling knives, and even one having a run-in with a mermaid. Your jaws will be dropped and you will be hanging on the edge of your seats with our suspenseful Crossbow act and our dangerous Wheel of Death performances. Try not to flinch and look away if you don’t want to miss any of the excitement! Will Clown Rafinha finally defeat the other pirates who are after his treasure and claim it for himself? You’ll have to see our show for yourself to find out!”
Manuel Rebecchi, president and owner of Cirque Italia, said in the release he is “tremendously proud of his circus heritage and feels extremely privileged to be able to share it with you in such a fun and memorable way.”
Cirque Italia continues to contribute to the modernization of the performing arts and the circus industry by abiding by a strict animal-free policy, the release said.
For more information, visit http:// www.cirqueitalia.com and its social media accounts.