Circus

Crowned with the Golden Clown at the prestigious 47th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival, these true Mexican-American flying knights launch themselves from their trapeze to give us a thrilling rush. Watching these 6 acrobats, 1 woman and 5 men, in the air, one wants to cheer them on with thunderous applause, then silence falls at the crucial moment of the quadruple somersault. All eyes are then fixed on the top of the big top, and hearts race…

With their hilarious sketches, the duo Full House has won over audiences around the world; Henry Camus and Gaby Schmutz are irresistible. They have found a tone and concept in which their combined talents as actors, acrobats, and comedians can fully shine. Pretending to stage a domestic quarrel gives the duo the chance to juggle the most improbable objects! They can also play piano four hands in the most extravagant positions… Proof of their talent: the 47th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival welcomed them in 2025.

After discovering and admiring Matéo Turbelin and Aélia Savary, you will never look at the diabolo the same way again. And for good reason! This magnetic duo completely reimagines the art of diabolo! A perfectly achieved harmony between circus acrobatics and subtle acting worthy of the greatest comedians. Their act, set to the iconic “Ces Gens-là” by Jacques Brel, creates intense emotion that the audience is not soon to forget. Matéo’s flawless technique and Aélia’s grace blend together to offer moments of pure magic.

Zsuzsanna and Boglarka trained at the Biak National School, an institution affiliated with the Hungarian State Circus and also part of the “Capital Circus of Budapest,” where a world-renowned international festival is held every two years. The duo even won an award there. These two young artists with flawless physiques offer daring and sometimes perilous trapeze routines.

This performance will delight lovers of design and evoke the world of painter Mondrian! In a colorful, highly graphic tableau where ring costume, heels, furniture, and makeup seem to merge, the artist flirts with balance and contortion and explores all its facets. This rare style piece was created by Italian choreographer Giulio Scatola, who danced with companies led by Maurice Béjart and Pina Bausch. With this act, Maria travels the world and appears at the most prestigious festivals.

Victor Krachinov has style! With his shirt with a double ruffle, he makes a striking impression. What a brilliant idea to create a refined world in which to revisit the discipline with elegance. His spectacular dexterity not only allows him to show off his exceptional juggling skills, but also to move across the ring like a dancer barely brushing the floor. The artist, who trained at the Kyiv Circus School, gives the impression of juggling bubbles, bringing poetry to this act that is both lively and lyrical!

 An emblematic figure of the venue, Monsieur Loyal reigns in majesty over the most beautiful circus in the world, which he loves so dearly! Kind and attentive, he is eager to welcome the public and introduce them to astonishing international artists whose backgrounds and feats he knows inside out. Perhaps he will even share a few secrets, such as the renovation of the Cirque d’Hiver, which will allow this mythical circus to recover its former splendor, but shhh…

A circus discipline related to tightrope walking, it inspired 6 Hungarian acrobats. Watching them dance and leap across the ring, perform backflips and split jumps on a wire they use like a trampoline, one admires both the artists’ dexterity and the variety of figures chained together without pause. These lovely young women have many strings to their bow!

When the 5 female juggler-musicians of Art of Dance burst onto the ring in a fanfare, the tone is set! The show begins! In a masterful and fast-paced bolas routine, these artists from Argentina lead the dance at full speed. The Cirque d’Hiver then resonates with Latin melodies that invite celebration and encourage the audience to keep time.

Under the guidance of Walter Vassallo, the young Davis learned the essential skills to become a clown like him. He became a professional at age 7, and by age 5 he was already performing with his father all over the world. The duo is a big hit! With a very patient partner, dressed in a tailcoat and a red tie, he plays at being a tightrope walker… on the ground, pretending to be afraid of falling in order to make the children laugh… and not only them! He finally climbs the ladder to perform his act, but crash… “Being a clown is a privilege, a dream.” And for us, pure joy!

Her dazzling hula hoop performance, set to the sound of the bandoneon, is breathtaking! You would want to join her for a passionate tango! But it would be impossible to keep up with her, as she fills the entire space like a dance floor. The artist becomes one with her hoop, a true partner in her own right… She plays on the contrast between her ebony hair and her fiery red dress to set the Cirque d’Hiver alight.

Young audiences are always charmed by a majestic horse sharing the ring with playful pony. This act perfectly illustrates the bond between the ponies and Marion Bouglione, consistently eliciting smiles and applause. With patience and gentleness, the artist leads the dance and "plays" with her partners, who have flamboyant manes. A tender scene that nevertheless conceals hours of training...

 Hats off to the Cirque d’Hiver-Bouglione Orchestra, conducted by Pierre Pichaud! It adapts to every mood, every emotion, every talent, accompanying each act with mastery. Whether performed solo, as a duet, or in a group… The 10 musicians are in perfect harmony with the artists; they move us in unison, carrying us away in a musical whirlwind that offers no respite. The orchestra undeniably adds an extra soul to the show!

They are the loyal companions of the Cirque d’Hiver shows, bringing beauty, elegance, and originality to the performance. An inseparable part of the program presented each season, this prestigious ballet is made up of 6 women and 3 men, under the direction of choreographer Heather Lauren Gould. Judging by the wave of applause they receive every time they appear, these artists from all over the world know how to amaze an audience that is always won over!