The 2010 edition of Monaco’s world-famous International Circus Festival
will take place January 14th through 24th under Fontvieille’s Big Top
 Created in 1974 by H.S.H. Prince Rainier III (1923-2005) to showcase the greatest Big Top performers, the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival has undeniably become the most prestigious circus manisfestation in the world where performers from around the globe compete for the coveted gold, silver and bronze Clown awards.
As President of the Organizing Committee, H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco – who shares her father’s passion for the circus arts – oversees every aspect of the entire operation, from the selection of acts to the logistics of the gala and shows. Under her Presidency, the Festival continues to gather every January an impressive selection of acts ranging from traditional numbers to innovative performances that take the show to new heights. |
| Selection of the 34th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival: Alain Alegria – Washington Trapeze Julien Posada – Highwire walker Rob Torres – Comedy Zulu Troupe – African acrobatic troup The Garcias – Aerials – Rocket Martin Lacey Jr. – Big cats act Natalia Hertz – Solo trapeze La Salima – Vertical rope The Flying Michaels – Flying trapeze Stykan Duo – Hand to Hand Court Circuit – Comedy Yacubovi Troupe – Strap act Eshimbekov – Djiguites The Blue Sky Girls – Mongolian Contortionists Cirque du Soleil – Russian Bars Hangzhou Troupe – Pole with double hoops Starbugs – Comedy Glen Nicolodi – Acrobatics with dog Shandong Troupe – Icarian Games Zebra Troupe – Acrobatics (hand to hand) and aerial voltige Sonni Frankello – Elephants The Rossyanns – Clowns Petra and Roland Duss – Sea lions Andrejs Fjodorovs – Act with doves and pigeons Chernievsky Troupe – Strap act Acro Trio – Acrobatics; Winner of the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival Special Prize awarded by H.S.H. Princess Stephanie on French TV show “Incroyable Talent”. The jury, under the Presidency of H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco, consists of Ms. Xia Juhua, President of China’s Acrobats Association; Mr. Davio Casartelli, Director of the Medrano Circus (Italy); Mr. Maxim Nikulin, President of the Nukulin Circus in Moscow; Mr. Laci Endresz, Director of the Blackpool Tower Circus (England); Mr. Mykola Kobsov, Director of the Kobsov Circus (Ukraine); and Mr. Bruno Antares, circus performer (France). This year’s edition includes a special performance by the Palace Guards’ Band on opening night on Thursday, January 14th at 8PM and at the gala evening on Tuesday, January 19th. For information and reservations: Online at www.montecarlofestival.mc By phone (+377) 92 05 23 45 or Fax (+377) 92 05 26 22 Download the brochure and program here. |
