In December 2015, finally, there was an event that all the residents of St. Petersburg were looking forward to - after many months of overhaul and reconstruction, the amazing opening of the Cinizelli Circus took place. This place has always been popular among the townspeople, and now that the building has received its new decoration and an updated program with the participation of circus legends, tickets at the box office began to sell out at lightning speed.
History of Creation
The Cinizelli Circus was opened in 1877 on the initiative of an Italian citizen and member of a dynasty of artists. The building is the embodiment of a unique technical concept of engineers. For the first time in the world, no supporting columns were used in the construction of the dome, creating a striking spatial effect.
The auditorium was decorated with special luxury and chic, it is designed for five thousand people. Cinizelli Circus immediately became a favorite place for visiting all segments of the population of St. Petersburg, so it soon became the main attraction of the city.
After the revolution, the building passed into the possession of the new government and has undergone many alterations. In the thirties of the twentieth century,on the territory of the circus, it was decided to open a workshop preparing new numbers. At that time, Kuznetsov was the director, and a large number of pantomimes were staged according to his scripts. In addition, European stars performed here.
Cinizelli Circus was closed during the Great Patriotic War and only in 1945 began to receive its first spectators.
Throughout its history, this institution has seen many different talented artists in its arena and is currently the largest stationary circus in Russia.
Great comeback after renovation
Several years ago, the circus management came up with the idea to return the building to its former appearance. Therefore, a complete restoration was carried out, which lasted a year and a half. After its completion last year, the magnificent and long-awaited opening of the Cinizelli Circus took place. Everyone was waiting for it for so long that it was decided to arrange two whole grand celebrations, thanks to which the performances dedicated to such an amazing event took place on December 15 and 18.
The audience enjoyed unsurpassed numbers performed by the Royal Circus troupe, performing under the guidance of talented Georgian artist Gia Eradze. They saw flights on chandeliers, trained pigeons and horses, balance on the piano, performance with hula-hoops in a glass ball and much more that the Cinizelli circus had prepared for them. Reviews of such spectacular performances instantly scattered all over St. Petersburg, so it is not surprising that the hall of the building is neverfree seats.
Revival of old traditions
The program dedicated to the opening of the circus included a unique performance called "On Elephants Around the World" performed by the heirs of the oldest dynasty of trainers in Russia, the Kornilovs. Also, the world-famous attraction "Russian Fun" with exciting tricks of acrobats delighted and delighted the entire audience.
In order to perform so grandiosely, to decorate the opening, the Cinizelli Circus (St. Petersburg) with its troupe of artists stood in the woods for a year and a half and prepared for a new stage in its history. In addition to such wonderful and already known numbers, the audience was able to see young and talented jugglers, gymnasts and trainers who were able to win the hearts of the audience.
Return to the stage of the legend
The main surprise of the long-awaited opening was the appearance on the arena of the St. Petersburg circus of an extraordinary clown and artist Oleg Popov. He has not been in Russia for twenty-six years, but now he will delight the audience with radiant numbers in the new program and, at the age of 85, will be able to give odds to any young artist.
At the arena with him are Laura and Violetta, the daughters of the legendary Baron rider, as well as many award-winning famous acrobats and animal trainers. Artists' assistants are unique animals that can surprise the audience with their talents. Therefore, those who have not yet had time to visit the updated Cinizelli circus, of course, should not miss this opportunity and please themselves with a wonderful program.
Museum
In 1928, the first institution of its kind was opened at the circus building, where interesting exhibits were shown dedicated to the figures and performances of the Cinizelli troupe. The purpose of such exhibitions was to collect all the necessary materials for the study, systematization and history of the circus.
The museum's funds have always been created only with the help of artists who donate their photos, programs, outfits and various posters there. At the present time, there are about ninety thousand items of storage.
By visiting the exhibitions of the museum, you can find out what interesting events the Cinizelli Circus experienced within the walls of its building. The photos presented in its premises are able to quickly satisfy the curiosity of spectators and fans of circus art.
Reviews from visiting
All residents of the city, who have already attended performances since the opening, are delighted with what they saw in the arena and strongly recommend visiting the Cinizelli Circus. Their feedback suggests that the whole performance is permeated with kindness and childhood, and Oleg Popov conveys his uniqueness and magic to the program.
The arena has amazing acoustics, so everything is perfectly audible even from the far rows. The performance lasts two hours and is watched in one breath, thanks to which even the youngest viewers are guaranteed not to be bored.
Many liked that very comfortable new chairs were installed in the hall and the aisles were significantly expanded, so there is no pandemonium after the end of the program. Undoubtedly,all visitors are delighted with the new architecture of the building, which appeared in such a guise as at the beginning of the twentieth century. The sculptures of muses were repaired on the facade and with their help the architects were able to re-create the unusual composition "Art".
Prices
The cost of tickets to the Cinizelli Circus (St. Petersburg) starts from 500 rubles and ends at 5000. If you want to watch a performance in the box, you will need to spend 8000 rubles, but such a wonderful performance by talented artists and legends of circus art is worth it.
Children up to four years of age can enter free of charge, only on the condition that they travel on the same ticket with an adult without providing a separate seat for them.
Contact details
The address where the Cinizelli Circus is located: St. Petersburg, Central District, Fontanka River Embankment, 3 A. Near it are metro stations such as Gostiny Dvor and Nevsky Prospekt. It starts its work from 11:00 am until the end of all performances.
You can ask all your questions or book tickets by phone number: +7 (812) 570-98.
This St. Petersburg circus is famous not only for its technique and performances, but also for its sincerity and poetry. At the same time, his performances, staged by modern choreographers and directors, are combined into a real spectacular spectacle that can shake any audience imagination and give a lot of positive emotions.
