The Chinese State Circus arrives at Hackney Empire. The new production will be touring Europe during 2007 and for the first time outside China the spectacular 2-hour show combines the martial arts warriors from the Shaolin Temple, artistes from Peking Opera and acrobatic stars of the Chinese State Circus.
A spectacle of flying warriors, Acrobatic terracotta soldiers and the sensational "woman of a hundred faces' collaborate with the unique art form created for the Emperor in the "Forbidden City". Legendary fabled characters from the world famous Peking Opera host the all-new production.
There's back-flipping acrobats spiralling through rotating hoops and a dizzying succession of gymnasts catapulting terracotta jars from head to head. There is also candelabra balancing knotted contortionists, Chinese pole balancing and a lusciously set and costumed performance of the Lion Dance.
l The Chinese State Circus featuring the Shaolin Warriors runs at Hackney Empire, 291 Mare St, London, E8 1EJ. Tuesday February 20 - Sunday February 25 2007. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets: £20, £18, £16, £10. Concs: £3 off top 3 prices. Under 16's: £12. Tel: 020 8985 2424 or visit www.hackneyempire.co.uk
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