The Chinese State Circus 2013 Tour!

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Gandey World Class Productions are proud to present the amazing Chinese State Circus tour dates for 2013! The Chinese State Circus will be kicking off in Glasgow this January for the first shows of their brand new production 'Yin Yang'. Performing at the exquisite Glasgow Kings Theatre on the 29th and 30th of January, the Chinese State Circus will prove to be a family day out like no other - not to be missed!
This unique extravaganza showcases only the best in entertainment; witness acrobats defying gravity as the ancient discipline Icarian Games returns to centre stage. An act rarely seen in circus arts, steeped in tradition, this remarkable display of human juggling where the human body becomes catapult and catcher in an elaborate, explosive and highly choreographed presentation of power, poise and agility.

The show features traditional Chinese acts with the amazing legendary Bicycle Act which will keep the audience on the edge of their seats as 12 artistes manoeuvre onto a single bicycle. Witness the unpredictable and exhilarating twists of foot juggling with drums, the famous swinging poles, the sensational contortionist and the dynamic hoop divers with their amazing somersaults, leaps and jumps which all go towards completing this action packed programme.

Suitable for an audience of all ages, with evocative sets, soaring musical score and extravagant new costumes this will entertain the entire family long after the final curtain falls! Don't miss this stunning production that features the most daring, breath-taking and thrilling artistes to tour the UK.

The Chinese State Circus will be making a regular appearance here on the Gandey World Productions blog, and we will be covering all the venues which will play host to this exhilarating show!

To browse our list of venues and tour dates please visit: http://chinesestatecircus.com/tourdates.html

You can also keep up to date with all the latest goings on by following the Chinese State Circus on Facebook and Twitter!
Location: Scotland, UK

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