In February 2020, Zip Zap Circus delighted over 50 000 people at the Federer vs. Nadal showcase match. That was its last live performance. A year on, the team has invested countless hours and resources in keeping its ‘circus family’ afloat. It’s also done something remarkable and managed to make MOYA – their first-ever acrobatic art film – during the pandemic. Ahead of World Circus Day, the performers are gearing up for another act with impact, with surprises in store for Capetonians on 14 April in the city centre.
Teenagers, especially, have been severely impacted by the trauma of COVID-19. Zip Zap – which provides
free youth and outreach programmes to young people from all walks of life – is a safe, fun, creative space where performers can find the human connection they crave, in a place where they can express themselves fully.