3 things to know about the circus coming to the Dover Mall parking lot this week
Ben MaceA circus with French flair will be stopping in Dover this week with shows April 11-14 under the big top in the Dover Mall parking lot at 1365 N. Dupont Highway.
Cirque de Paris is led by Anouchka Buglione, “the seventh generation of France’s esteemed circus family,” according to the show's website.
After serving as an artist, artistic manager and producer in Cirque Alexandre Bouglione under her father, Anouchka realized her dream by starting her own circus in January 2023.
Here are 3 things to know about the Dover shows:
1. Dates and times
The circus has seven scheduled performances:
- Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m
- Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 13, at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
2. How long is the show and what will it include?
The one-ring show lasts about 90 minutes and features an international cast of aerialists, jugglers, tightwire dancers and clowns.
Before the show and during intermission, there will be entertainment and activities such as face painting and a 360-degree photo booth.
Food on sale includes classic circus snacks and delectable French specialties.
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3. How much are tickets?
Tickets are available at cirquedeparis.com and also at the door while supplies last.
The first 50 tickets at each show are on sale for a discount online for $17.50.
A limited number of family packs are on sale online for $79.99 for two adults and two children.
The general admission price for adults is $30 online or $35 at the door. For children 3-12, the price is $25 online or $30 at the door while supplies last.
Reach reporter Ben Mace at rmace@gannett.com.