Afrique en Cirque
Canada / Guinea

Afrique en Cirque

  • Circus
  • Family
  • Aotearoa Premiere
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Cirque Kalabanté

The definitive circus tribute to African culture is set to shake The Civic with the sounds of Afro-jazz and kora alongside feats of gravity-defying acrobatics.

Inspired by daily life in Guinea, Afrique en Cirque transports the beauty, youth and artistry of Africa to the big stage. It’s an irrepressible, heart-filled spectacle for all ages that’s spread like wildfire – and regularly sold-out – around the world.

With a swagger that’s genuinely infectious, these charismatic performers encourage participation and draw energy from the audience – a huge part of the show’s appeal – while getting you to groove to pulsating percussion and dance, gasp at impossible human pyramids, laugh at inventive comic skits, and be gobsmacked at the outrageous talents of star contortionist, Mohamed Ben Sylla.

Audio Described Performance
Sat 16 March, 12.30pm Touch Tour & 1.30pm Audio Described Performance
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*Child - 14 and under
Recommended for all ages.

From $40.90

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Dates

  • Thu
    14
    The Civic
    6:30pm
  • Fri
    15
    The Civic
    6:30pm
  • Sat
    16
    The Civic
    1:30pm
  • Sat
    16
    The Civic
    6:30pm
  • Sun
    17
    The Civic
    11:00am
  • Sun
    17
    The Civic
    4:00pm

Duration

1hr 15mins no interval

Cnr Queen & Wellesley Sts, 
69-287 Wellesley Street West,
Auckland 1010

+64 9 309 2677
https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/venue/the-civic

Accessibility

Supported by

“Inspired by daily life in Guinea, this spectacular show shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture.”

The Scotsman
4 Stars

“The dance is joyous.”

Nicola Rayner
5 Stars

“Throbbing, spinning, beautifully balanced and rippling muscular Africa in Edinburgh.”

Ben Ludlow
4 Stars

“Afrique en Cirque is a well-pitched, impeccably performed slice of family-friendly circus that delivers enough awe and wonder to satisfy new audiences and Fringe veterans.”

Culture Fix

Credits

Creator
  • Yamoussa Bangoura (Guinea/Canada)
Acrobats
  • Abdoul Bangoura
  • Alya Sylla
  • Ismael Bangoura
  • Mama Soumah
  • Mmahawa Soumah
  • Yamoussa Soumah
Contortionist
  • Mohamed Sylla
Guitar Player
  • Abdelhak Benmedjebari
Drummer
  • Axel Bonnaire
Sax Player
  • Yoandy Bastida Sanchez
Company Director
  • Yamoussa Bangoura

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