Graceland hosts circus

The Fantastic Grifizzi Brothers Animal free Circus and Carnival of Friends will be at Graceland Hotel, Casino and Country Club from 17 to 26 November.

This circus is conceptualised and produced by Richard Griffin and Marc Collie, the dynamic creative force behind the iconic Madame Zingara brand.

“The Story of the Moon is an enchanting family show with a stellar cast of beloved local and international performers who bring a magical and heart-warming tale to life through breath-taking acrobatics, side-splitting comedy and mesmeric music,” said Ms Veneshrie Chetty, Sales and Marketing Manager at Graceland.

The show will be presented in a bespoke, traditional Italian big top tent and is emceed by Lillian Chumalo as Mama Circus and supported by singer Ziyanda Yaho, the hilarious strong man, Gilberto Salgueiro Filho and his comical sidekick, Jonathan De Lima Shano.

The producer, Richard Griffen, described the production as an inspirational story for children that parents will find impossible to resist.

He said: “After adopting my two boys, I wanted to work on a project that has real meaning; to produce a creative body of work that could stand alone, make a statement and be thoroughly entertaining for young and old alike.

“And in doing so, it was equally important to break from the traditional format and take the local cirque industry one step closer to animal-free entertainment.”

For school group program reservations, contact 071 400 2250.

Tickets cost R80 per learner and includes popcorn and a juice.

For more information, contact Graceland at 017 620 1000.