After a lengthy absence, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus are making a grand return to the Bay Area, offering a spectacular blend of acrobatics, stunts, and family entertainment. According to The Mercury News, the circus's latest incarnation is set to amaze with a lineup described as incredible acts pushing human potential limits, with performers recruited globally.
Highlights include the Triangular Highwire, which will showcase the deft artistry of the Lopez Family on a highwire contraption unlike any other, dangling daringly 25-feet above unsuspecting onlookers, spectators will be hard-pressed not to marvel at the sheer audacity and skill on display. Another enticing act revealed on Ringling's website is the "Criss-Cross Flying Trapeze," a never-before-seen attraction that promises to astonish with its combination of heightened technical precision and bold showmanship, aerialists from an array of nations, including the U.S., France, and Brazil will twist and turn in a dynamic dance that defies gravity.
For those drawn to ground-level thrills, the circus is set to transform the arena into an ultimate skate park where BMX riders and an extreme unicyclist will demonstrate their prowess on wheels; Wesley Williams, dubbed The One Wheel Wonder, will attempt to set a new height record with a staggering 34-foot unicycle feat. Adding to the excitement, audiences will witness the launch of a human rocket, Skyler Miser, which will be blasted across the arena at 65 mph in an act that blurs the boundary between bravery and insanity.
Amidst these high-octane acts, there are laughs to be had as well; the Ukrainian trio Equivokee, with a blend of juggling, mime, and physical comedy, will inject a dose of humor into the show, assuring giggles and chuckles for kids and adults alike. Meanwhile, music aficionados can look forward to live musical performances by Argendance, featuring the traditional Malambo dance and Boleadoras, enriching the circus spectacle with their rhythm and cultural flair, melding seamlessly with aerial artistry. Bailey, a robotic quadruped sidekick, will join in on the antics, providing entertainment and possibly stealing some hearts.
The circus has scheduled twelve days of these gripping performances at the Oakland Arena from August 30 to September 1 before moving to the SAP Center in San Jose from September 6-8. Tickets for the extravaganza start at $30 and can be purchased for a family outing or a nostalgic trip down circus lane.
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