Ukrainian clown who escaped his war-torn country coming to Golspie as part of Circus Montini
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A circus due to visit Wick and Golspie next month includes a Ukrainian clown who has escaped the devastation of his country to settle in the UK.
The thrills and spills of the big top are on the cards as Circus Montini prepares to visit venues across the far north with its latest act, Petro the clown, who now lives safely in Yorkshire with his family.
Circus promoter Tony Hopkins, celebrates over 40 years in the business with his 2024 production of Circus Montini.
Since the start of his career in 1983, Tony has promoted and toured family favourites such as Chipperfield’s Circus, Gerry Cottle's Circus, the Netherlands National Circus, Billy Smart’s Circus and Circus Fiesta – all of which leave behind a good name for the quality of performance.
Circus Montini can go to places that do not often host such events, without reducing the quality or quantity of the acts or production. It “follows in the wheel tracks of those great circuses of the past” by returning to the ethos of taking a family show to the people, creating a memorable experience on their doorstep.
A spokesperson for the event said: “Once again, Tony has assembled a very strong programme for the 2024 production of Circus Montini.
“The show is made up of a fantastic array of really top artistes from around the world. Circus Montini‘s very full, fast-moving programme pays tribute to those early showmen who made circus a social favourite.”
Circus Montini may just have succeeded with a blend of high British standards of presentation and with the excitement of international performance.”
For tickets and info visit: circusmontini.com
The circus will be in Golspie at King George V Field, June 3-6 and at Wick riverside, June 7-9.
