The 19. Original Roncalli Christmascircus
Berlin, the capital shines in festive splendor, while contemplatively and quietly the most beautiful time of the year makes its way into the living rooms. The seductive scent of cotton candy and popcorn fills the air, confetti rains down and thunderous applause emanates from the manege.
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Enter the wintry wonderland of the exceptional Roncalli Christmas Circus!
For many years, Bernhard Paul, the founder and director of
Roncalli, has enchanted young and old in the festively decorated Tempodrom with
a show full of Christmas poetry and magical moments. The Roncalli Christmas
Circus - this year in Berlin for the 19th time - is much more than a circus: it
is a much-loved tradition.
A fascinating spectacle that touches the hearts of
the audience.
An incomparable stage for dance, breathtaking artistry and
amusing comedy. Laughter is guaranteed, because the Roncalli Christmas Circus
is a place where the whole family comes together to experience unforgettable
moments.
Off to Christmas France!
After a wintry excursion to an Italian marketplace last
year, circus director Bernhard Paul and his team take the audience to Christmas
France this time.
The comedian couple Gaby & Henry takes the audience on a
journey across the country, peppered with all kinds of clichés and always with
a wink.
Of course, the obligatory café au lait served with a freshly baked
croissant with a view of the snow-covered "Tour Eiffel" is not to be
missed - at the next table, a mademoiselle with a beret and red lips giving the
gendarmes eyes.
Meanwhile, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, artists,
caricaturists and musicians dominate the street scene, accompanied by chansons,
can-can and the typical accordion sounds.
Astonishment, laughter, and dreams are the focus of this
year's Roncalli.
The audience favorites Venice Carnival (trampoline), Acero
Brothers (hand on hand), Justin Philadelphia (flying pole), Silke Pan
(handstand), Elli Huber (singing aerial) or Pavel Valla Bertini (unicycle) will
delight the circus audience with spectacular body control and artistry.
Clown
Anatoli, Agustin Viglione (bubbles), Edyta Kraczkowska (quick drawing) and the
Duo Minasov (quick change) will ensure sparkling eyes.
The Roncalli Royal
Orchestra, conducted by Georg Pommer, will also provide the musical background
with a tribute to France.
Many more award-winning artists and Christmas surprises once
again create unforgettable evenings, where the topic of sustainability also
plays an important role.
Since 2018, Roncalli has consciously refrained from
using animals in the show and is committed to a largely plastic-free
environment.
Environmentally friendly materials and technologies, such as the
Roncalli Paulmann LED lamp that uses less energy, are part of the commitment to
a better world. A world that the Christmas Circus is also able to create for
its guests during each performance.
And when the balloons fall from the
Tempodrom sky at the end and the artists ask to dance a waltz in the manege,
the Roncalli charm has once again sparked its magic.
