Bibi and Bichu from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Week of December 5 – 11
Dec 09
Fri, 7pm
Dec 10
Sat, 2pm
Sat, 7pm
Dec 11
Sun, 12pm
Sun, 5pm
Week of December 12 – 18
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Live Sign-Interpretation provided by partner organization Hands On.
Week of December 19 – 25
Dec 21
Wed, 7pm
Live audio-description provided
Dec 22
Thu, 7pm
Dec 23
Fri, 2pm
Get to know the performers and creative team at a Talk-Back!
Dec 24
Sat, 12pm
Week of December 26 – January 1
Dec 28
Wed, 2pm
Dec 29
Thu, 2pm
Dec 30
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Jan 01
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Circus Abyssinia (Ethiopian Dreams, 2018) returns for the holidays, running circles around the competition in a high-spirited spectacle of speed, sport and skill! One for the history books, Tulu honors Ethiopian runner Derartu Tulu’s trailblazing 1992 gold medal win with a nonstop marathon of aerial acts and all the excitement of the Olympic Games. Juggling flags and flames to the sounds of ’70s funk and modern-day Ethio-pop, this tribute to teamwork showcases the incredible athleticism and artistry of Ethiopian circus and the pride that Tulu’s triumph inspired.
★ ★ ★ ★ Sensational entertainment
The Times, London
The show on stage is just one act of your family’s visit! Come early and stay after for free pre- & post-show activities and kid-friendly amenities—part of the New Victory Experience.
As teens, brothers Bibi Tesfamariam and Bichu Shimellis spotted a teacher juggling oranges on the school playground. The pair joined in the action and haven’t stopped since! Inspired by their own childhood dreams of joining a circus, the duo has sponsored Circus Wingate, a circus school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, since 2010. There, they discovered the talented Konjowoch Troupe and formed Circus Abyssinia, the first Ethiopian circus made by and for Ethiopian artists.
Producer and Co-Creator Mehari “Bibi” Tesfamariam
Director and Co-Creator Binyam “Bichu” Shimellis
Choreographers Tamerat Ejeta and Binyam “Bichu” Shimellis
Costume Designer Feven Alem
Lighting Designer Mark Whatmough
Stage Manager Gabriella Cooke
Tour Manager Elshaday Shimels
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Welcome, and welcome back
Come early and stay after for free activities and kid-friendly amenities.