Circus-Theater Roncalli from 22 November 2023 to 11 December 2023

In 1976, Bernhard Paul and Andre Heller (Austrian poet, musician, singer, artist and actor) organized Circus Roncalli in Germany. This undertaking already attracted the attention of famous representatives of the creative intelligentsia. Thus, Austrian producer Peter Hayek suggested calling the circus a reference to the script for the film Sarah Roncalli, Daughter of the Moon.

This was a tribute to Pope John XXIII. The fact is that in the world the name of the pontiff was Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli. The creators of the circus appreciated the idea. "Roncalli” is a sonorous name that can attract people. The circus began touring all over the world, and is now rightfully a cultural heritage of Germany.

Historical facts

The first tour of Circus Roncalli started in the then capital of West Germany, Bonn. They lasted from May to August 1976 and ended in Munich. Quite quickly, the circus founders' views on its concept diverged. Arthur Heller stepped down from management, which was taken over solely by Bernhard Paul.

Over the years the performances have been a success. Along with classic numbers, innovations were introduced into the program. Bernhard Paul was drawn to art and his creative concept included collaboration with famous musicians and poets. Among the legendary circus performances:

Höhner rockin Roncalli Show – together with the group De Höhner;

"Circus meets classics” - accompanied by musicians from various symphony orchestras;

Dinner show Witzigmann & Roncalli Bajazzo with Eckart Witzmigann;

Phantasie verboten – touring with the Kelly Family;

Roncalli Weihnachtscircus – Christmas circus and a number of other performances.

One of the most significant and revolutionary innovations of Circus Roncalli is undoubtedly the abandonment of animals. No circus has ever come to such a decision, which became a sensation in 2018. Now animals are not subjected to painful training and exhausting travel between countries and continents. The effect of their presence at performances is achieved through high-tech holograms.

New trends

Like many creative groups around the world, Circus Roncalli was forced to suspend touring in 2020 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. But in 2022, the team led by Bernhard Paul returns with the program "Everything for ARTA, ART for everyone.”

The geography of the Circus Roncalli tour is Germany and Austria. Among the German cities hosting artists are Bremen and Frankfurt am Main. If you plan to stay in one of them from October 2022, you have a unique opportunity to join the high art of circus. The schedule of performances and ticket prices are listed on our website. Come in, study the poster, if necessary, ask questions. If the program and cost interest you, you can now buy a ticket for yourself and your loved ones for a convenient date.

According to creator Bernhard Paul, the two years of forced break were not wasted. They went to improve the program. In addition to pure circus art with clowns and acrobats, the performance will contain elements:

cinema;

visual arts;

music.

The hologram is still used.

The circus program "Everything for ARTA, ART for Everyone” features costumes inspired by the great artists of the past. Among them are Frida Kahlo, Piet Mondrian, Andy Warhol. There is a branch with an exact recreation of the ballet by Oscar Schlemmer.

The orchestra conducted by Georg Pommer, who arranged the hits of David Bowie, the Beatles and other outstanding musicians, is also unique. Based on everything described above, there is no doubt that the Roncalli Circus is an immersion in a parallel universe where art rules. To be sure, just buy a ticket.