Circus in Saratov: history, summer bill, purchase of tickets
The circus in Saratov exists since the 19th century. At its sources stood the brothers Nikitin. Today in the circus you can see interesting shows, often in the city on tour come world celebrities with their programs.
History of the circus
Circus in Saratov appeared in 1873. Then the owner of the wandering troupe Emanuel Beranek, becoming elderly, invited the well-known artists in Russia - the brothers Nikitin to become his companions. They gave their consent and created their own unique program, which they carried throughout the province. Soon E. Baranek sold his circus to the brothers completely. Nikitins became the first Russian entrepreneurs. Soon from the wandering circus in Saratov turned into a stationary one. After the establishment of Soviet power, it became state.
In 1931 a new building was built for the circus, a dormitory for artists and premises for animals.
Here the clown "Pencil" Oleg Popov, trainers Mstislav and Walter Zapashny and many other artists began their creative activity.
In 1970, the Saratov Circus was declared one of the best in the country.
Director of the troupe since 1999 is IG Kuzmin.
Representation
"Spanish Bullfighting", "Tropic Show", "White Lions""Show of polar bears" - such an interesting program was presented to its audience this season by the circus (Saratov), whose poster from June 4 and for the whole summer season offers performances of a unique troupe that has arrived to the city: "The Royal Circus of Gii Eradze". this program has no analogues all over the world.The program lasts almost three hours, during which time more than a hundred artists will enter the arena and a large number of trained animals.
The show uses grandiose scenery -gorgeous castle huge and studded with Swarovski crystals piano, which suddenly turns into a fountain. For the performance, two thousand luxurious suits were sewn. Performers perform complex, simply unimaginable, tricks.
Program Gia Eradze in 2015 was officially declared the best and received the "Show of the Year" award.
In Saratov, performances will take place all summer - every weekend.
The price of tickets is from 600 to 2000 rubles. Children under three years old are admitted for free if a birth certificate is presented.
"The Princess of the Circus"
The circus in Saratov is the organizer of its own competition. It has been held annually since 1998. Circus performers from different cities take part in it.
This year the competition was launched at the Internationallevel. To take part in it came artists of different genres from Ethiopia, the USA, Australia, China, Colombia, Italy and other countries. The name of the contest is "The Princess of the Circus".
In 2016, it was held from 21 to 24 April. In it take part, as already experienced masters of the arena, and debutante. Criteria for assessing the artistes are: the quality of the performance of the trick, the complexity of the performance, the performer's artistry and the originality of the production of the performance. In 2016, the judges were: Gia Eradze (deputy director general of the State Circus), Nikolai Kobzov, Fabio Montico (president of the Chita di Latina festival) and Philippe Agoge (director of the casting of the legendary circus du Soleil.
Purchase of tickets
Tickets to the circus (Saratov) can be purchased at the ticket office or on the official website online. The layout of the hall, which is presented in this article, will help you choose the most convenient places.
For children under three years old - entry to the performancesfree. A small child is not given a separate place in the auditorium. At the entrance to the hall, you must have a copy or original of the birth certificate with you, as proof that the child's age falls into the free category.
Tickets can be purchased on a daily basis. The operating mode is from 10:00 am to 19:00 pm. On the site you can buy tickets at any time convenient for you.
