The Fantastic Grifizzi Brothers are bringing their acclaimed animal-free circus production, The Story of the Moon, to the V&A Waterfront for the spring school holidays.
Presented in a 200-seater Big Top tent erected next to the Two Oceans Aquarium, the show will run for 10 days only, from today until October 10.
The Story of the Moon is an enchanting production conceptualised by Richard Griffin and the team that brought South Africa Madame Zingara.
Directed by Marc Colli in association with Christine Chapman and Heidi Schmitz, the story weaves a sweet tale about the lonely Moon (played by Rory Avenstrup) and her quest to be happy like the folk in the circus she sees below.
Lilian Khumalo as Mama Circus leads the cast of international and local artists performing various acts that include acrobatics, clowning, boladeros, quick change, song and the only “animal” in the show called Zelda the cloth zebra, brought together in a magical and uplifting production that has charmed all who have seen it in its inaugural seasons in Fish Hoek and Stellenbosch.
Treats will be for sale from the vintage confectionery truck on site, and for those wanting a more substantial meal, the Vista Marina restaurant inside the Aquarium offers delicious cuisine and overlooks beautiful views of Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront’s North Wharf.
* The Story of the Moon will run from September 29 until the end of the school holidays on October 10.
Shows, 90 minutes in duration, include an
interval and are presented daily at 10am, 2pm and 6pm with tickets costing R120 per person and all bookings
via www.grifizzi.com, [email protected] and 071 400 2250.