Preview: Zip Zap’s philharmonic circus show, Rhapsody will be on stage at Artscape, Cape Town, before travelling to Paris for a 3-month run at the Cirque Phénix
| Zip Zap’s philharmonic circus show, Rhapsody, on stage in Cape Town, November 2022, in the Artscape Opera House, ahead of its 3-month run in Paris, at Cirque Phénix Cape Town dates for Rhapsody: Thursday, November 3 ~19h00 Friday, November 4 ~15h00 and 19h00 Saturday, November 5 ~15h00 and 19h00 Sunday, November 6 ~ 15h00 Venue: Artscape Opera House, Cape Town Tickets: R190-R350 Bookings: Computicket Direct ticket link: https://tickets.computicket.com/event/rhapsody___a_philharmonic_circus/7197186/7197199/2525 Lounge Experience: For corporate and group bookings and information on the VIP Lounge Experience for Rhapsody at Artscape, please e-mail: events@zip-zap.co.za |
Exhilarating news is that Zip Zap’s Rhapsody, will be on stage in Cape Town, in the Artscape Opera House, from November 3 to 6, 2022. After that, Zip Zap, is jetting off to Paris for a 3-month run at the Cirque Phénix. Rhapsody is part of Zip Zap’s 30-year anniversary celebrations. Rhapsody is an exciting collaboration between Zip Zap Circus and a collective of musicians led by conductor Chad Hendricks – with a 17-piece band. Note – there are only six performances in Cape Town, prior to the Paris season, so it is essential to book. Read on for more. Info as supplied.
ZIP ZAP’s RHAPSODY TO TAKE STAGE AT ARTSCAPE BEFORE TRAVELLING TO PARIS
Zip Zap’s philharmonic circus show, Rhapsody, will take to the stage from November 3 to 6, 2022, at the Artscape Opera House, before it travels to Paris for a 3-month run at the Cirque Phénix. This will be the 4th time that Zip Zap collaborates with a collective of orchestral musicians to bring to life a foot-stomping jaw-dropping performance.
“It is a breath-taking production with world class circus acts in tandem with a world class orchestra,” says Dr. Marlene Le Roux, CEO, Artscape Theatre Centre.
Rhapsody includes traditional and contemporary circus acts, accompanied by a 17-piece troupe of musicians, led by conductor Chad Hendricks, and two dynamic Cape Town vocalists, Janine and Riyaan Cornelius. Expect to see daring acrobatics and a flawless display of aerial skills, all performed to the beat of the music! A show that will delight the whole family!
To get a taste of what to expect, watch the Rhapsody trailer here!
Rhapsody ticket sales are open on Computicket, with ticket prices ranging from R190-R350.
Show details
Thursday, November 3 ~19h00
Friday, November 4 ~15h00 and 19h00
Saturday, November 5 ~15h00 and 19h00
Sunday, November 6 ~15h00
The show runs for 90 minutes, excluding a 20-minute interval.
VIP Rhapsody Lounge Experience
For corporate and group bookings as well as more information on exclusive VIP Lounge Experience for Rhapsody at Artscape please contact events@zip-zap.co.za
Message from Zip Zap’s Brent van Rensburg
Brent van Rensburg, Co-founder and Artistic Director at Zip Zap shared his excitement, “After a wonderfully successful season of MOYA in Johannesburg, I can’t wait for Cape Town to see our philharmonic circus show, Rhapsody! This show is part of Zip Zap’s 30-year anniversary celebrations, and after its run at Artscape the phenomenal talent and passion of these South African artists will be showcased in France.”
Rhapsody is proudly supported by Artscape, Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), CapeTalk, and the Department of Cultural Affairs & Sports.
Once Rhapsody completes its run at the Artscape Opera House it will travel to Paris, France where the show will complete a 3-month run at Cirque Phénix, Europe’s biggest dome-style circus tent. For more information, please visit Cirque Phénix.
About Cirque Phénix
Cirque Phénix was established in 2000 by Alain M. Pacherie. Cirque Phénix is said to have the largest luxury big top circus tent in the world. It has seats 6 000 [circus style] and can seat 9000 in concert configuration. More than 10 million spectators have attended its shows.
Wheel: A scene from a previous philharmonic Zip Zap Circus show. Photo by Joan Ward.
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