Chinese State Circus And Shaolin Warriors
Published 26th Apr 2006 by Tony Wilkie-Millar

The circus that changed Big Top entertainment forever, is coming to BRIGHTON FESTIVAL with the greatest family show ever assembled beyond the Great Wall of China.

The action-packed new production will be in the THEATRE BIG TOP, at PRESTON PARK, BRIGHTON from Thursday May 11 ? Monday May 22.

For the first time outside China the spectacular 2-hour show combines the martial arts warriors from the Shaolin temple, artistes from Peking Opera, and acrobatic stars of the Chinese State Circus.

For the first time? the world?s greatest acrobats join forces with the undisputed masters of martial arts stretching the limits of human achievement.

For the first time?the dazzling spectacle of flying warriors?. terracotta soldiers?. the sensational ?woman of a hundred faces??

For the first time? from the unique art form created for the Emperor in the ?Forbidden City? legendary fabled characters from the world-famous Peking Opera host the all-new production.

For the first time?a specially composed and orchestrated music score combining authentic traditional and modern themes and melodies.

Direct from China, a cast of more than 30 world-class acrobats, deadly martial arts exponents from the Shaolin Temple, and artistes from the internationally acclaimed Peking Opera have been specially assembled to create a lavish and thrilling all-action show to match the celebrated ?One Hundred Entertainments? for the great Emperors.

The deadly grace of martial arts from the Shaolin school of Kung Fu and Qigong - an ancient discipline and defensive technique is transformed into a dramatic entertainment until now only seen in motion pictures or videos.

Described by the European Entertainment Corporation as ?two big shows in one? the promoters say the audiences will be:
- ?thrilled by the gravity defying aerial acts high above the circus ring?.
- amazed by the ?flying? acrobats as they soar through flimsy bamboo hoops and between parallel upright double poles
- stunned by the displays of superhuman strength, speed and skill by the disciples of the Shaolin Temple
- confounded by the seemingly impossible body bending and perfect balance of one of the world?s finest contortionists
- enthralled by the pageantry, colour and athletic dexterity of the glorious Lion Dance ? the good luck symbol of the Chinese State Circus.
- enchanted by the Monkey King and other fantasy characters from Peking opera in their sumptuous centuries old costumes
- delighted by the crazy clever antics of the jar jugglers of Jilin with their unique juggling and balancing skills
- ENTRANCED by the dazzling staging of a tale that is two thousand years in the telling.?

A truly magnificent show for the entire family.

Listings:

BRIGHTON FESTIVAL
Preston Park
Brighton BN1 6HN
Thursday May 11 ? Monday May 22
Performance times
Weekdays: 5pm & 7.45pm
Sat: 3pm & 7.45pm
Sun: 2pm & 5pm
Mon May 22: 5pm

Seat Prices:
Adults: Ringside ?27 (Children ?17): Grandstand ?20 (?14): Side circle ?15 (?10): Rear circle ?10 (?7)

Advance bookings:
Dial-A-Seat - 0870 833 0002
Box Office open on site from May 9 9am ? 9pm

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