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Sunday, July 23, 2017

SPLASH! - THE WATER CIRCUS



Direct from Russia and for the first time in South Africa, Splash! - The Water Circus opens a nationwide tour at Silverstar Casino in Krugersdorp for a short season from August 19 to September 17, 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. Booking is through Computicket.

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. For more information visit http://www.splashcircus.co.za