Zip Zap’s MOYA- 2023 season Cape Town Artscape Opera House – August 3 to 6, 2023 Booking at Computicket Johannesburg The Teatro at Montecasino -August 31 to September 10, 2023 Booking at Quicket Ticket sales for both shows are open Early Bird Discounts (with ticket prices ranging between R175 – R275) are available until June 30, 2023 after which General Admission rates (ranging from R200 – R300) will apply from July 1, 2023. For corporate and group bookings: events@zip-zap.org For more information: www.zip-zap.org Facebook / Instagram / YouTube |
Zip Zap’s MOYA is back with brand- new original music and acts- 2023 season in Cape Town and Johannesburg
Zip Zap’s acclaimed MOYA is returning- with new music and acts – Cape Town and Johannesburg. Do not miss this fabulous show and take advantage of the early bird specials. Read on for more. Info as supplied:
After staging sold-out performances in Cape Town, Makhanda (at the National Arts Festival) and Johannesburg in 2022, to huge acclaim, and a 3-month tour of France and Switzerland, Zip Zap is excited to announce the return of its award-winning production, MOYA. This circus extravaganza, recently nominated for two Naledi Theatre Awards, will be staged at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town from August 3 to 6, 2023, before it travels to Johannesburg for a run at The Teatro at Montecasino from August 31 to September 10, 2023.
MOYA, a pulsating acrobaticperformance based on the award-winning Acrobatic Art Film, is an infusion of contemporary and traditional circus, using the narrative of true-to-life Zip Zap stories. A flawless display of aerial skills, a masterclass in juggling as well as a thrilling acrobatic wheel routine will enthrall young and old once again! MOYA celebrates both unity and diversity, through its unique and artistic interpretation. The show has been revamped to include elements of comedy and acrobatics to entertain, dance sequences to get your heart thumping, a brand-new original score written by Josh Hawks (former bass player of Freshlyground), and a story to touch your soul.
Brent van Rensburg, Artistic Director and co-founder of Zip Zap Circus shared his excitement, “It is heart-warming to see that in our 30th anniversary year both Cape Town and Johannesburg audiences continue to welcome Zip Zap into their hearts, asking for more. We are elated to stage a revamped version of MOYA in 2023, which is guaranteed to take the entire family on a journey not to be missed.”
MOYA runs for 1h20 with no interval and is appropriate for all ages from 3 years. MOYA show runs are as follows:
Brent van Rensburg, Artistic Director and co-founder of Zip Zap Circus shared his excitement, “It is heart-warming to see that in our 30th anniversary year both Cape Town and Johannesburg audiences continue to welcome Zip Zap into their hearts, asking for more. We are elated to stage a revamped version of MOYA in 2023, which is guaranteed to take the entire family on a journey not to be missed.”
MOYA runs for 1h20 with no interval and is appropriate for all ages from 3 years. MOYA show runs are as follows:
Artscape Opera House, Cape Town: August 3 – 6, 2023
Thursday, August 3 19h30
Friday, August 4 19h30
Saturday, August 5 15h00 and 19h30
Sunday, August 6 14h00
Booking at Computicket
The Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg: August 31 to September 10 2023
Thursday, August 31 19h30
Friday, September 1 19h30
Saturday, September 2 15h00 and 19h30
Sunday, September 3 14h00
Thursday, September 7 19h30
Friday, September 8 19h30
Saturday, September 9 15h00 and 19h30
Sunday, September 3 10 14h00
Booking at Quicket
Ticket sales for both shows are now open. Early Bird Discounts (with ticket prices ranging between R175 – R275) are available until June 30, 2023 after which General Admission rates (ranging from R200 – R300) will apply from July 1, 2023.
For corporate and group bookings please contact events@zip-zap.org
MOYA is proudly supported by Primedia Outdoor.


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