Circus in Saratov: history, summer bill, purchase of tickets

The circus in Saratov has existed since the 19th century. At its sources stood the brothers Nikitin. Today in the circus you can see interesting shows, often in the city on tour world celebrities come with their programs.

History of the circus

Circus in Saratov appeared in 1873. Then the owner of the wandering troupe Emanuel Beranek, becoming elderly, invited the well-known artists in Russia - the brothers Nikitin to become his companions. They gave their consent and created their own unique program, which they carried throughout the province. Soon E. Baranek sold his circus to the brothers completely. Nikitins became the first Russian entrepreneurs. Soon from the wandering circus in Saratov turned into a stationary one. After the establishment of Soviet power, it became state.

In 1931 a new building was built for the circus, a dormitory for artists and premises for animals.

Here the clown "Pencil" Oleg Popov, trainers Mstislav and Walter Zapashny and many other artists began their creative activity.

In 1970, the Saratov Circus was declared one of the best in the country.

Director of the troupe since 1999 is IG Kuzmin.

Representation

"Spanish Bullfight", "Tropic show", "White Lions of Africa", "Show of polar bears" - such interesting programs presented to the audience this season circus (Saratov). His poster from June 4 and for the entire summer season offers a presentation of a unique troupe who arrived in the city. This is the "Royal Circus of Gia Eradze". The show has no analogues in the whole world. The program lasts almost three hours. Over this time, the arena will be released by more than a hundred artists and a large number of trained animals.

In the show, grandiose scenery is used - a chic castle of huge dimensions and a piano-studded Swarovski crystal, which suddenly turns into a fountain. For the performance, two thousand luxurious suits were sewn. Performers perform complex, simply unimaginable, tricks.

Program Gia Eradze in 2015 was officially declared the best and received the "Show of the Year" award.

In Saratov, performances will take place all summer - every weekend.

The price of tickets is from 600 to 2000 rubles. Children under three years of age are admitted for free if a birth certificate is presented.

"The Princess of the Circus"

The circus in Saratov is the organizer of its own competition. It has been held annually since 1998. Circus performers from different cities take part in it.

This year the competition entered the International level. Entertainers from different genres from Ethiopia, USA, Australia, China, Colombia, Italy and other countries came to take part in it. The name of the contest "The Princess of the Circus".

In 2016, it was held from 21 to 24 April. In it take part, as already experienced masters of the arena, and debutante. Criteria for assessing the artistes are: the quality of the performance of the trick, the complexity of the performance, the performer's artistry and the originality of the production of the number. In 2016, the judges were: Gia Eradze (deputy director general of the State Circus), Nikolai Kobzov, Fabio Montico (president of the Chita di Latina festival) and Philippe Agoge (director of the casting of the legendary circus du Soleil.

Buying tickets

Tickets to the circus (Saratov) can be purchased at the ticket office or on the official website online. The layout of the hall, which is presented in this article, will help you choose the most convenient places.

The price of tickets varies from 600 to 2000 rubles, depending on the number and sector.

For children under three years of age - the entrance to the performances is free. A small child is not given a separate place in the auditorium. When entering the hall, you must have a copy or original of the birth certificate with you, as proof that the child's age falls into the free category.

Tickets can be purchased on a daily basis. The working hours are from 10:00 am to 19:00 pm. On the site you can buy tickets at any time convenient for you.