Circus on Vernadsky, gala show "Idol": reviews, duration, tickets

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

One of the favorite places of rest for Muscovites and guests of the capital is the circus on Vernadsky Avenue. This building, despite the fact that it was built in the 70s of the 20th century, still remains the largest stationary circus in the world. Therefore, one of the most popular international festivals of circus art "Idol" has been held here for several years. Recently, all the best numbers of the last few festivals have been collected. They entered the program, which was presented at the circus on Vernadsky. Gala show "Idol" received mostly enthusiastic reviews from the audience, as many winners and record holders were gathered in one performance, creating a unique program.

Circus on Vernadsky

Here is the largest circus in Europe. It was built back in 1971, but is the most unusual and unique. The circus can accommodate more than 3 thousand spectators. Height of itamphitheater 36 meters. But the most interesting thing is in the technological arena. It is designed in such a way as to be transformed into different modifications. The spacious control room at a depth of 18 meters was designed by the architect Belopolsky. It allows you to transform the arena. You can get equestrian, ice, illusion, water arena and even interactive. This allows you to create unique shows and various theatrical circus performances. It is no coincidence that everyone calls this circus the best attraction in the world.

More than a hundred different programs were presented at the arena of the Great Moscow Circus. All of them are unique and inimitable in their own way, they are exciting spectacular shows. But many note that the program of the Idol gala show is especially interesting. Moscow has been inviting artists from many countries for this competition for five years now.

Idol Circus Art Festival

The best artists from all over the world have been bringing their numbers to Moscow for five years now. This festival has been held since 2012. Artists from Tanzania, China, Spain, Mongolia, India and many other countries perform there. The festival itself lasts for several days, and turns into a colorful spectacular show that many spectators come to watch. The best numbers are selected by an international jury. Media awards and audience awards are also determined, which do not always coincide with the opinion of professionals.

In 2017, the fifth Idol festival was held, at which more than 200 artists performed. Many of the rooms were unique andgenerated a lot of rave reviews. But this festival turned out to be not only interesting, but also tragic. One of the acrobats from China died on the arena. He performed a unique number - six mortale somersaults in a row. The first time he performed well, but when he repeated the trick, the artist lost his bearings, fell and broke his spine.

Festival Winners

At the last Idol festival, prizes were distributed as follows:

• The first place was unanimously given to the number "The Secret of my Soul" performed by aerialists from Russia.
• Shared first place with them and also got a golden idol number with trained tigers from Gia Eradze's circus.
• The number "Russian Cossacks" got the second place.
• Besides, they shared the silver idol with tightrope walkers over the net and the Higher Riding School, both performances performed by artists from Russia.
• The bronze idol was won by four numbers: "Tango" on aerial canvases (Spain-Italy), acrobats from China, Russian gymnasts on horizontal bars and the clown trio "Without Socks".

The Grand Prix of the festival was won by acrobats with flip boards from the DPRK. In addition, the number "Merry Singing from the Bamboo Grove" performed by Chinese acrobats was awarded the Media Prize. These and some of the winners' performances from previous years were presented at the Idol Gala Show, which sold out quickly. The filled hall and the applause of the audience clearly testified to the success of the performance. The festival "Idol" is the most spectacular and interesting show that the circus on Vernadsky has recently presented.

Gala show "Idol"

Reviews about this performance note its unusualness and uniqueness. After all, it presents the best numbers from all five world festivals "Idol". This bright show went on for almost two months at the Great Moscow Circus on Vernadsky Avenue. The most diverse numbers of artists from around the world received many enthusiastic reviews. This is a performance of unusual animals, and gymnasts, and actobats. Of course, there were no clowns. The duration of the Idol gala show is almost three hours, but this time flies by unnoticed by viewers of any age.

To create a festive mood, the ballet of the Great Moscow Circus performs in unique costumes that were specially created for the 5th Idol festival. Both costumes and scenery are decorated in the style of Russian painting. They have elements of Khokhloma, Gzhel and other directions. Spectators with pleasure went to the gala show "Idol". Discounts on tickets, which were provided in some cases, made it possible for people of any income to attend the show.

Show program

This incredible performance went on for almost two months at the Great Moscow Circus. The audience saw unique performances, each of which is itself a theatrical show. The best artists from all over the world presented their work here. One could see suchnumbers:

• Acrobats from Tanzania.
• Trained monkeys led by Andrey Teplygin.
• Rope Voltigeurs from Mongolia.
• Trick "Duo Requiem" on aerial straps from artists from Colombia.
• The only trained rhinoceros in Russia.
• Rope walkers over the net from the Great Moscow Circus.
• The unique number of aerial gymnast Alexandra Levitskaya-Spiridonova.
• Dangerous trick of Italian artists Marco and Priscilla.
• Theatrical number "Russian Cossacks".
• Clown trio from the Great Moscow Circus.

This gala show is unparalleled, unique and incredible. Under the leadership of Askold Zapashny, an amazing theatrical performance was created. Each number of the gala show is a small story that did not leave any spectator indifferent.

Animal Performance

In addition to the usual artists, many animals perform on the show. Especially noteworthy is the unique number with white tigers. The audience was amazed by the grace of predators and the understanding that has formed between them and the trainer. He constantly hugged and stroked them, and they did not growl and wave their paws, as is often the case.

Interesting performance of a trained rhinoceros. This is the only such number in Russia. Under the leadership of the Honored Artist of Russia Sergei Nesterov, the rhinoceros walked in a circle, rolling his trainer. In addition, trained monkeys amused the audience. Underunder the guidance of their trainer Andrei Teplygin, they rode in a car, on a bicycle, arranged a concert and even scattered confetti from an airship.

Clowns at the show

During the presentation of the Idol gala show, the audience not only admired the skill of trainers or aerialists. After each number they were allowed to relax and have fun. The performance of the unusual clown trio left no one indifferent. Honored Artist of Russia Oksana Neskladnaya pretty amused the audience. And the duet of clowns Yevgeny Minin and Yevgeny Maykhroskoy put on interesting numbers: "Pushkin's Duel", "About Little Red Riding Hood" and many others. The description of the Idol Gala Show cannot convey the atmosphere that actually existed there.

Most interesting numbers

During the performance of the Idol gala show, the audience was more than once breathtaking with admiration and fear. After all, the modern circus shows the amazing abilities of a person, the possibilities of plasticity of the body and strength. Some performances were on the verge of fantasy. The artists demonstrated their skills, each of the performances is unique and bright in its own way. Unusual special effects, beautiful, dramatic and often dangerous stunts - all this was presented on the show.

Acrobats from Tanzania amazed the audience with their indefatigable energy. Their clear and well-coordinated work and the calm execution of complex numbers did not leave anyone indifferent. A duo of trapeze artists from Colombia made you hold your breath in fear andadmiration - they performed without insurance. Similar emotions were experienced by the audience at the performance of Marco and Priscilla from Italy with the number "Double Risk". Marco threw knives and fired his crossbow at the spinning wheel Priscilla was on.

And many other numbers greatly impressed the audience. But especially everyone liked the festive atmosphere that circus performers on Vernadsky Street can create.

Gala show "Idol": reviews

Like all the projects of the Zapashny brothers, the audience likes this show. A lot of enthusiastic reviews about the performance were left by those who were lucky enough to visit it. Both adults and children liked it. Only some parents note that three hours is hard for some kids to endure, but the older kids were just delighted. Like all performances in the circus on Vernadsky, the gala show "Idol" deserved such reviews. Indeed, in it, as in other programs, everything is thought out to the smallest detail. In addition to the high skill of the artists, the audience was greatly impressed by the music, scenery and the general atmosphere of the show. Almost all viewers note that they experienced maximum positive emotions.