Established in 1976, Silvers Circus provides world-class family entertainment and fun.
Silvers Circus is a household name in Australia and after almost forty years on the road has evolved into one of the Top 10 Circuses of the World. Silvers maintains all the sparkle, glamour and death-defying acts expected of Australia’s premier circus, dedicated to constant innovation and modernisation with extraordinary artists continually arriving from all parts of the world. Silvers circus presents a line up of stunning international artists, Las Vegas-style illusions and captivating production techniques.
Silvers Circus continues to provide jaw-dropping entertainment for the whole family and is coming to a location near you at Dingley Village, Wednesday 31 January, Sunday 25th February.
The 2-hour action-packed show in the COOLED/HEATED BIG TOP, featuring Ringmaster and Master of Illusion, Simon Tait includes:
Wheel of Steel: Two young men with nerves of Steel, Dominik Gasser and Merwyn Garcia run, jump, skip and flip through a routine of sheer physical audacity, just as the apparatus they challenge defies description. Its wheels oscillate and revolve from group level to dizzying heights. This spectacle will leave you chewing your nails and squirming in your seats! The Wheel of Steel…. (for strong constitutions only!)
The Globe of Death: The world famous Phoenix Riders speed around inside a 3-1/2 meter diameter metal globe on motorbikes, missing each other by mere millimetres.
Hoola Hoops: Up to 80 hoola hoops at once are managed while a balancing act is taking place upon a mobile mirror ball all at the same time
Clowns: Expect the unexpected. These acts are guaranteed to tickle the funny bone
The Roman Rings: A unique act, which is performed with extreme strength and elegance. Little girls will be amazed by the beauty and grown men in awe of the control and physicality.
Illusionist: Ringmaster Simon Tait has over 25 years’ experience in the circus and will mesmerise the audience with his celebrated illusions and audience repour.
Juggling Monchito: Meet the comedic stylings of the juggling Monchito! Ariel Barralle is a second generation circus performer from South America. In his years he has performed in several disciplines including trampoline, juggling, aerial straps plus performing with his family the traditional Argentinian dance of the Gauchos.
Unicycle: Agility, speed and precision is just some of what Yonas showcases here as he manoeuvres high above on unicycle after unicycle. Wheels are this mans thing and you will be surprised over and over again!
Cloud Swing: Madeline Bisby is a highly skilled aerial artist born and based in Australia. She combines stunning artistry with compelling elegance and beauty as she pushes the limits, and heights, on her edgy Cloud Swing.
And with many more world class acts, Silvers Circus is guaranteed to tap into the nostalgia we all hold for a unique circus experience.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 7 February 2018