Saturday January 6th – January 21st
The Zoppé Family Circus emerged from humble beginnings more than 175 years ago to become one of the legendary circuses of Europe.
Like many good legends, it begins with a boy and a girl falling in love.
In 1842, a young French street performer named Napoline Zoppé wandered into a plaza in Budapest, Hungary, looking for work. There, his eyes glanced upon a beautiful equestrian ballerina named Ermenegilda, who captured the hearts and minds of the crowd with her grace and showmanship. More important, this talented beauty captured Napoline’s heart.
Unfortunately, Napoline was a clown, and Ermenegilda’s father saw him as beneath her and disapproved of their relationship. The two ran away to Venice, Italy, and founded the circus that still bears their name. Over the generations, the circus survived wars and political upheaval in Italy and the rest of Europe.
Alberto Zoppé, Napoline’s great-grandson, inherited the circus almost 100 years later. A grand equestrian in his own right, Alberto first toured Europe with the circus as a youth, forging many unique friendships along the way, including one with famed actor/director Orson Welles.
Zoppé Italian Family Circus has both matinee and evening shows. GA tickets are bleachers with no assigned seating. VIP tickets are premium ring-side seating, cushioned chairs with backs. No assigned seating. Show length is approximately 2 hours long. Guests can arrive 30 minutes before showtime for a unique pre-show experience. -via Zoppe.net
Mercado San Augustin | 125 South Avenida del Convento | Ticket link and showtimes
