Circus 1903: The Golden Age of Circus - A review

There were several visits by circus and acrobatic troupes to Singapore yearly, and the latest being Circus 1903: The Golden Age of Circus, currently playing at the Marina Bay Sand Theatre.  Having caught a glimpse of the production from the TV show American Got Talent, I was keen to see how the production would go.

Set in the year 1903, the production featured the usual acrobatic arts such as juggling, tight rope walking etc.

The acts may not be death defying, but were performed by the acrobats admirably. 

While watching the show, I wished it could be staged in a Big Top setting as the height of the MBS theatre was a bit restrictive.

For a brief moment, the audience were given the impression that live elephants were on stage!  But it was the creative work of the puppeters behind the play War Horse, who came up with the adult and baby elephants.  A highlight of this production, but sadly it did not appear long.  A storyline could be developed around the elephants.

Another highlight would be the Master of Ceremony.  I like his sense of humour, sarcastic and funny. He really lifted the production when at time, the production became predictable.  And of course, the kids who went on stage did steal the show!

This show is more suited for family audience, and to those young at heart.  As a production, it has the chance to expand and grow.