After the spectacular displays of the football season, you’d be forgiven for thinking the Etihad Stadium will close its doors for the summer months. But for the last week of May the East Manchester-based Sports City complex will be alive with the “world’s most famous circus”, the Moscow State Circus. Featuring the awesome feats of skilful balance and precise teamwork at dizzying heights, this month they’re calling in Manchester with their brand new performance of Zhelaniy, the Russian folk tale of Cvetik-Semicvetik (‘the flower with seven colours’) by Benjamin Losin. Expect to see wirewalkers, ballerinas, roller-skaters, daredevils and all your favourite circus creativity under the big top.
Moscow State Circus are offering Manchester Wire readers the chance to buy two full price adult tickets for the price of one. To redeem call the box-office on 02033753970 and quote the promotional code JUGGLER. Offer not valid in conjunction with any other discount or against tickets already purchased.
Wed 27 to Sun 31 May, Etihad Stadium, Car Park ‘M’, Alan Turing Way, Manchester M11 3FF,Tel: 0844 856 5555,from 3pm daily (2pm on Sun 31), prices vary, www.moscowstatecircus.com
- Words:
- Ian Pennington
- Published on:
- Tue 26 May 2015