From 20 September 2011 to 25 September 2011

At Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN

The Moscow State Circus brings its latest and most spectacular show to date to Tatton Park with this sensational extravaganza Babushkin Sekret. Inspired by the legend of The 12 chairs, the show takes you on an incredible journey in the company of, without doubt, the greatest circus performers on earth. A mammoth cast of Russia’s greatest and most talented circus artistes transform the most famous circus in the world, combining contemporary and classical circus in a way never witnessed before. Performances: Tue, Wed & Thurs 7.30pm, Fri: 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm; Sun: 2pm & 5pm. Prices: Rear Circle Ad £10 Conc. £7, Side Circle Ad £15 Conc. £10, Grandstand Ad £20 Conc. £15, Deluxe Grandstand Ad £25 Conc. £18, Ringside Ad £28 Conc. £21. For more information visit www.moscowstatecircus.com or tel 0844 8565555.

Inspired by the legend of ‘The 12 chairs’, the new show takes us on an incredible journey in the company of, without a doubt the greatest circus performers on earth. A Mammoth cast of Russia’s greatest and most talented circus artistes, many of which have never performed in Britain, transform the most famous circus in the world, combining contemporary & classical circus in way never before witnessed

The newly devised show includes The beautiful queen of Russian Circus Yana Alievia on a revolving Ariel Chandelier. The breathtaking Stalkions, 3 men & 2 girls walk, back flip and perform unbelievable pyramids 30′ in the air on the legendary High Wire.

The Whirlwind Rubsovsm troupe who acrobatically catapult themselves across & high into the big top at breakneck speed. The juggling Sherbakovs on the reverse pyramid of St Petersburg.

The Doktrov, flying & spiraling in the apex of the auditorium with grace, beauty and elegance. The unbelievable vertical pole balancing of The Alikanov & the high flying bouncing bamboo bravados of The Perushkins.

If all this isn’t enough to keep you sat on the edge of your seat then the hilarious clowns,Valik & Valerik will have you falling off them with laughter.

Ad to this the sensational production that is housed in a specially designed chapiteau big top and is uniquely domed to accommodate the complex rigging for the aerial acts, it is supported by only four “king” poles so as not to obscure the audiences view.