Acrobats, gymnasts and martial artists to wow crowds as circus comes to South Common
The title role of Mulan will be performed by martial arts expert Cao Jing, who is making her first appearance in the UK.She has been practising martial arts since she was six.
Saturday, October 02, 2010
ACROBATS and martial artists from the Chinese State Circus are preparing to wow crowds in Lincoln with an all-new show.
The show will be housed in a state-of-the-art, heated, luxury theatre big top on the city's South Common from Wednesday.
And the world-famous Shaolin Monks and Chinese acrobats will be putting on a performance of the legend of Mulan – a new part of the popular show.
Spokesman for the circus Peter Norris said: "Mulan is a story that has been handed down from generation to generation and, as with any legend, has been elaborated and enhanced from time to time.
"With the emergence of the feminist movement and the emancipation of women in China, Mulan has become a towering symbol of achievement attracting the attention of the modern weavers of story- telling magic who use the stage or film or television to enthral their audiences."
The circus will be running on South Common until October 10 with two performances a day.
Sally Davies, a member of the South Park Residents' Association, said: "I think it is absolutely fantastic. It is a great use of the common land and it is something the whole family can enjoy.
"It also shows you can run a successful circus without animals – I don't support any circus that involves animals.
"I think the Chinese circus is fantastic and it also teaches children about cultures.
"My children are grown up, but I still ask them to come with me, they still enjoy it."
Gymnasts, acrobats and hand balancers will join the Shaolin Wushu Warriors in this new performance.
The circus city, consisting of the performers and tent as well as trainers, physiotherapists and chefs, is being shipped around the country in a huge fleet of vehicles.
Becky Stonham, 25, who lives in Hykeham Road, said: "It sounds like a great way to spend an evening because it is something different.
"It is nice to have diversity in the acts and performances that come to Lincoln. I think it shows Lincoln does attract exciting things."
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