Circus is coming to town...to stay
The man behind plans for Malta’s first permanent circus, Chris Dingli.
The circus is not only coming to town but may soon be here for good, as plans have reached the final stages for Malta to have its very own collection of all the big top favourites.
Well, almost all: Chris Dingli, the founder of the new circus, promises a “fully professional circus, featuring world-class acts and absolutely no animals”.
An actor himself, Mr Dingli realised there was nothing quite like a circus encompassing varied acts in Malta and set the ball rolling to create a show.
He has gathered a small team assisted by British circus expert Verena Cornwall and the producers are now currently looking for a wide range of Maltese potential performers, from swimmers and water polo players to composers and clowns.
They are also looking for suitable premises in which to house the circus since none of the current venues are appropriate. Once that is sorted out, acts could then be sourced, Mr Dingli said.
Ms Cornwall will be speaking at a public meeting next Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the music room at St James Cavalier, Valletta for anyone who may be interested in becoming involved.
Those unable to attend the meeting can still register their interest in the project by sending an e-mail to chris@maltacircus.com.
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D.Galea
Nov 5th 2010, 15:33
I agree with the no-animal circus policy...but if I may suggest an alternative, I think a petting zoo would be perfectly suited in this context as this rock is seriously in need of more of these.
Peppi grech
Nov 5th 2010, 14:05
U ejja cirklu bla annimali jew? u ejja.... qisha karozza bla roti!!!!!
R Jones
Nov 5th 2010, 11:34
A very bold venture, I congratulate you. May I suggest you try to rope in the members of our house of representatives as there are quite a few artists and clowns who may fit in quite well in your circus.
Pat Hobson
Nov 5th 2010, 13:43
You can have as many contortionists as you like, seeing Parliament is full of them.
Antoine Borg
Nov 5th 2010, 11:24
Don't we already have a circus? It's currently based at the Palace and will relocate to Freedom Square soon ...
Mark Camilleri
Nov 6th 2010, 02:56
No that's not a circus...that's a theatrical tragicomedy act with no ending!
A. Mizzi
Nov 5th 2010, 10:35
Congratulations on your initiative. Good luck.
Marianne Tabone
Nov 5th 2010, 11:48
Congratulations on your NO ANIMAL CIRCUS! It is possible to have a circus where no animals are ill treated and may your initiative succeed. God's creatures are not meant to be made a show of. The place of wild animals is in their natural habitat!