Circus keeps on giving
Jhon Rivera helps put up the big top in Epping.6 MAY 11
BY CHERYL BALFOUR
from: wherewelive.com.au
THE Great Moscow Circus raised more than $13,000 for The Northern Hospital and Whittlesea Helping Hand on its opening night at Epping last Thursday.
About 530 Whittlesea residents and their families attended the charity opening night at the Epping Plaza grounds to witness the high-flying acrobats, jugglers, illusionists and the daredevil motocross crew.
The Great Moscow Circus slashed ticket prices for the charity event and donated its entire earnings to the Whittlesea community.
Circus general manager Greg Hall said the show had raised more than $300,000 for various community groups and charities during its regional tour of Australia.
Epping was the 67th town the circus has visited so far.
“We always add that bit extra on the charity nights,” Mr Hall said. “That’s what gives it that zip.”
Whittlesea Mayor Rex Griffin said he could not take his eyes off four motorbike riders as the Globe of Death they were riding in suddenly separated.
“I’ve seen some acts in my time, but this was sensational,” Cr Griffin said.
About 530 Whittlesea residents and their families attended the charity opening night at the Epping Plaza grounds to witness the high-flying acrobats, jugglers, illusionists and the daredevil motocross crew.
The Great Moscow Circus slashed ticket prices for the charity event and donated its entire earnings to the Whittlesea community.
Circus general manager Greg Hall said the show had raised more than $300,000 for various community groups and charities during its regional tour of Australia.
Epping was the 67th town the circus has visited so far.
“We always add that bit extra on the charity nights,” Mr Hall said. “That’s what gives it that zip.”
Whittlesea Mayor Rex Griffin said he could not take his eyes off four motorbike riders as the Globe of Death they were riding in suddenly separated.
“I’ve seen some acts in my time, but this was sensational,” Cr Griffin said.
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