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6TH COLOGNE CHRISTMAS CIRCUS 2022

- Clear the stage for the world's most spectacular acrobats

and best entertainers

At the zoo bridge

51063 Cologne

Simply magical!

The exciting artists of the show groupAngels Inc.from the Netherlands convinced in 2019 in Britain's Got Talent, the English version of the super talent. Her rousing shows are sexy and exciting, unbelievable illusions alternate with energetic dance choreographies.

Tempo juggling

Pure joie de vivre and, above all, speed come into play when the fast-paced jugglerRaphael Gilenter the arena. With the utmost concentration, he whirls spheres, balls, hats and clubs through the air at breakneck speed. The multi-award-winning Mexican has been in the ring since he was 13 and is now also thrilling the Cologne audience.

Lord of the Rings

AlsoAnton Monastyrskyfrom Russia might already be known from TV. However, his appearance at Supertalent dates back a bit. In 2016 he wowed the audience and the jury there by circling hula hoops of different sizes around his arms, legs and hips. For this he was awarded gold at the International Circus Festival in Monte-Carlo and performed at the Europa Park Teatro in Rust, among others. Now the muscular artist is also brilliant in Cologne.

Water fight with clown

Of course, a classic circus also includes clowns. The Russian coupleOlesya and Alexei Bebylevwas already one of the absolute audience favorites in 2018. WhenDuo Bebleylevthe world-famous clowns play their way into the hearts of the audience between the artistic performances. All-rounder Alexei can not only play ping-pong against himself, he has also mastered the art of throwing a plunger. The children in particular are enthusiastic when he invites them to a wild water fight in the ring. The first row still has something of it...

Laugh, marvel and enjoy with animal pleasure

The comedian, magician and entertainerLeonid Belyakovfrom Gosen near Berlin stands for animal pleasure with his dogs. Some might already know him from television, because he was seen with his dog Leika in the current season of “Supertalent”. In the Cologne Christmas Circus he is in the ring with several dogs and provides plenty of "oooh - how cute" moments. In his charming and funny performances, the dog is in the foreground and I'm not quite sure who actually trained whom here. Leonid and his dogs are definitely among the crowd favorites in 2021!

Ballet in the circus?

Show dancing has not only been very popular again since Let's Dance. The famousMinsk show balletaccompanies the Cologne Christmas Circus from the first year. The graceful dancers fascinate with their exciting, beautiful costumes and choreographies. This Advent they will enchant the audience again with their dynamic and fast-paced choreographies.

Breathtaking grace on the aerial silk

Olga Morevaswings through the air on an aerial silk. The beautiful artiste floats through the arena with strength, grace and body control. One searches in vain for a safety net in this spectacular performance. A fantastically beautiful sight!

Fascinating hand balance

The exceptional artist and Golden Clown winnerOleg Izossimovfrom Russia merges classic elements of the Bolshoi ballet with demanding equilibristics in his unequaled performance. In 1996 he won the coveted "Silver Clown" at the Monte Carlo Festival and has already delighted audiences in Las Vegas, Copenhagen's Tivoli and the Moscow State Circus. As a director, he has staged shows such as "Balloon" and "Voom!" at the Apollo Varieté in Düsseldorf.
Perfect handstand, absolute body control and slowly flowing, energy-sapping movements to classical music sung live characterize his poetically beautiful, atmospheric show act, which he is now also performing in Cologne in a white glittering costume.

Hula Hoop car tires

The UkrainianAndrey Vovkwhirls car tires through the air with a power and elegance that takes your breath away. You simply have to see what this likeable powerhouse has to offer in Cologne!

Spectacular artistry

Fast-paced circus entertainment at the highest level, performed byYevgen Lytvyn,Igor TomchukandOleksii Savitskyifrom Ukraine. Together they are the trioRussian Bar on Balls.
They bounce in the air with a pole and perform daring somersaults. They top the level of difficulty by being the only artists in the world to do so with absolute body control and blind trust in one another on big balls.

Body control in perfection

Andrea, Erdeo, NataleandIvanare thePellegrini Brothersfrom Italy. They are among the world's best handstand acrobats, have won top prizes at all renowned circus festivals and are also at home on the renowned variety stages in Germany, including the Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin, the Tiger Palace Varieté Frankfurt, the Apollo Varieté Düsseldorf or the Fantissima Cologne . The muscular Pellegrini brothers received a special honor with an invitation to the Vatican, where they performed before Pope Benedict XVI. With apparent ease, the brothers support each other and form living sculptures that the ancient sculptors could not have carved more beautifully in stone. Powerful luxury body control defying gravity!

A very special pleasure and for the whole family. The Cologne Christmas Circus invites visitors to embark on an exciting journey from everyday life into the fascinating world of the artists in a pre-Christmas ambience with a diverse and varied program. First-class entertainment, deceleration and pure contemplation.

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Clear the stage for the world's most spectacular acrobats and best entertainers

We promise: speed, rhythm and thrills.

The individual program items merge seamlessly with us. And yet there is still time to marvel and to feel

40 artists offer a top class program. For example, the world-famous clown duo Bobylev. The Russian couple Olesya and Alexei Bebylev were already the absolute darlings of the audience at the guest performance in 2018. And this year, too, there will certainly be a lot to laugh about when the two perform.

The Russian comedian, magician and entertainer Leonid Beljakov and his dogs stand for animal entertainment. The team convinces with funny tricks and stunning comedy and touches the audience with a soulful togetherness. Of course, the idea of animal protection is not neglected: "We select the artists and their animals with great care in order to be able to guarantee that all animals are doing well at all times and that animal welfare is ensured - both on trips and before , during and after the show,” explains producer Ilja Smitt. And adds: "We regard animals as fellow artists and treat them with respect and love."

The Golden Clown winner Oleg Izossimov, on the other hand, convinces with a fascinating hand balancing act. The winner of numerous circus festivals enchants the audience in the Cologne Christmas Circus with a mixture of Bolshoi ballet and handstand, all accompanied by classical music.

Swirling hula hoop and car tires

Another award-winning artist is Anton Monastyrsky from Russia. He proves to be a true master in handling numerous rings and hula hoops of different sizes. For this he was already awarded gold at the International Circus Festival in Monte Carlo.

The Ukrainian Andrey Vovk also works with round objects. Instead of rings and hula hoops, however, he prefers car tires. This whirls the muscular power pack naturally with power and elegance through the air.

The Ukrainian trio Russian Bar on Balls presents spectacular artistry. The artists twirl through the air in daring somersaults and come to a standstill on a narrow, flexible pole. They are the only artists in the world to perform the demanding Russian parallel bars on huge balls. In addition to appearances at international circus festivals, Yevgen Lytvyn, Igor Tomchuk and Oleksii Savitskyi have also appeared on television several times, including in "Das Supertalent".

Other highlights of2.5 hour program in total(including a 25-minute break) in the Cologne Christmas Circus include the Pellegrini Brothers from Italy. The four brothers Andrea, Erdeo, Natale and Ivan are among the world leaders in handstand acrobatics. In addition, aerial silk acrobat Olga Moreva thrilled the audience with her presentation. The performance of the tempo juggler Rafael Gil, who whirls his spheres, balls and clubs through the air at breathtaking speed, demands full concentration. In addition, the show group Angels Inc. brings magical moments into the ring. The five Dutch women amaze the audience with impressive illusions.

Also back is the Minsk Show Ballet. The graceful dancers have accompanied the Cologne Christmas Circus from the very beginning. And this time, too, they take the audience on a fantastic journey with their fairytale costumes and impressive choreographies.

Classic opera singers sing well-known Christmas carols and popular pop songs

Soprano Sara Pretegiani and tenor Giovanni Battista Palmieri will lead through the evening. They accompany the performances of the artists with well-known Christmas carols or popular pop songs. This underscores it againthe Christmas atmospherein the circus tent.

Of course, the organizers are concerned with the greatest possible safety in order to be able to offer their guests the usual impressive program for the whole family. Therefore, when enteringthe 2G rule. This means that we are only allowed to allow vaccinated or recovered people access to our show. Please remember to bring your valid vaccination / recovery certificate and ID with you. The 3G rule applies to children and young people up to and including the age of 15. Children and young people under the age of 16 are classed as pupils because of their age and do not require proof of a test or a school certificate. The only proof that is necessary here is the ID card to be able to prove your age. It is mandatory to wear mouth and nose protection throughout the tent. However, the mask may be removed at the seat.

This year there are againPartner Days offers. This means that Thursday and Friday all tickets can be purchased at half price. However, availability is limited.