Entertainment
14 September, 2024
Concert is out of Africa
THE best of African culture and classic circus will come together with the return of Cirque Africa to the Cairns Performing Arts Centre for a two-hour spectacle of colour, acrobatics, dance and more on September 16.
Ranging from acrobats to dancers, musicians to contortionists masterfully performing in this energetic two-hour show, Cirque Africa at CPAC promises to be an experience that combines the best of culture with the best of circus for non-stop fun and awe.
Directed by Winston Ruddle – better known as ‘Papa Africa’ – with an amazing troupe of 20 performers, you’ll be transported to the pulsating heart of Africa in this vibrant and highly entertaining blockbuster production.
“With Cirque Africa the show itself is a highlight,” he said.
“The name says it all. We’re from four different countries – Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and South Africa – and it’s a two-hour show with 16 different acts including dance, acrobatics, comedy and all in an African style.
“The production that I’ve put together is a bit more modern. We’re taking some traditional African elements and added some new elements to the show, the latest dances, including breakdance, but always keeping it in the way that Africans would do it because we have a different style.
“We have a lot of acrobatics in the show – contortions, hand balancing, unicycle, juggling, so it’s a very high energy show.
“As a director I love the whole show, but my favourite part is my moments on stage. I do comedy and I love getting up on stage and making people laugh.”
Mr Ruddle said the troupe was excited to return to Cairns to experience its energetic crowds.
“We’ve taken the show to Australia about four times and the feedback has always been positive,” he said.
“Cairns has always supported us very well. Every time we’ve come to Cairns we’ve had a full house so we’re hoping to see a full house once again.
“When we come back to Cairns, we always seem to attract new audiences which is amazing to see, you get some people returning but also a whole new audience and it’s amazing because it means the word is spreading and more people are hearing about it.
“So get your tickets now and come and enjoy a great night with us.”
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