Cirque Peking Comes to the Van Wezel Tonight

Founded in 1953, one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China, The National Circus and Acrobats of the People's Republic of China continue to astonish audiences with their 2000 year old tradition of jaw-dropping acrobatics. Many of the artists in the troupe, appearing at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, December 4, have won international awards, including Ms. Li Liping, the first Golden Clown winner from China at the renowned Monte Carlo International Circus Festival and Madame Xia Juhua, the "Chinese Ulanowa" of the Circus World and Chairwoman of the International Chinese Circus Society since the early 1980's.

The Company has won over twenty Gold and Silver medals and various other awards at international circus festivals including the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival, Cirque de Demain, Wuqiao International Circus Festival, Wuhan International Circus Festival and China National Acrobatic Competition. Especially acclaimed in China because of the unique acts in their program such as Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion, Straw Hats Juggling, Girls' Balance With Bowls and many other outstanding acts, "Cirque Peking" is a treat for all ages.

Tickets are priced from $15-$45 and can be purchased by visiting VanWezel.org, the Box Office, or by calling 941-953-3368.