The Peking Acrobats

Field Hall Presents: The Peking Acrobats

Thursday, January 29th @ 7PM | Donna M. Morris Theater

*Tickets $40-65 Adult, $20 Youth | Financial assistance available: https://bit.ly/4n4smXt

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"The Peking Acrobats regularly passed from the seemingly impossible to the virtually unbelievable!" – Los Angeles Times

THE PEKING ACROBATS bring to life a rich and ancient folk-art tradition, infused with the dazzling pageantry and spectacle of modern Chinese theatrical circus.

THE PEKING ACROBATS have performed for over thirty years to standing ovations and packed houses, including such far-reaching corners of the globe as Australia, Europe, throughout the Americas, Israel, Africa, and numerous Asian countries. Now, over 2,000 years of tradition, perfection, spectacle, and awesome entertainment comes to Port Angeles - are you ready to be amazed?

Daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs…a kaleidoscope of magnificent movement...powerful precision tumbling, somersaulting, and gymnastics...amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control...astonishing foot juggling dexterity...incredible balancing feats showcasing tremendous skill and ability...extraordinary exhibitions of agility and grace...beautiful costumes and high-tech special effects- all with the excitement and festive pageantry creating the atmosphere of a Chinese Carnival!! This is just part of the magnificent show offered by THE PEKING ACROBATS® from the People's Republic of China.

THE PEKING ACROBATS return to North American soil for their 35th North American Tour in 2025, the Chinese Year of the Snake, which is an ancient symbol of abundance, spirituality, good fortune and a strong life force, or in Chinese, a person’s “Chi”. Abundance and strength are indeed the watchwords for this incredible show, as THE PEKING ACROBATS continue to impress audiences with their unique brand of ancient artistry.

A performance by THE PEKING ACROBATS brings with it the opportunity to experience the epitome of a rich and ancient folk-art tradition with the addition of the pageantry and spectacle of a modern Chinese theatrical circus. For this tour, THE PEKING ACROBATS will be pulling out all the stops with their most memorable production to date, so audiences should prepare for a very special experience.

ABOUT THE PEKING ACROBATS

THE PEKING ACROBATS offers more than a glimpse into the fascinating traditions of the Orient. It consists of sensational Chinese acrobatics, comedy, balancing feats and much more. A truly authentic Oriental spectacular and a show for all ages, the grace and precision of the acrobats are the triumph of years of dedicated training and discipline. Only the best acrobats find themselves members of an elite world-touring troupe such as THE PEKING ACROBATS. Their tradition has thrived through the centuries, dating back to the Ch'in Dynasty (221 B.C. - 207 B.C.) and Chinese acrobats have continued to perfect an ever evolving folk art form. Each new movement or action takes many years to practice and perfect, and tradition demands that each generation of acrobats add their own improvements and embellishments to their acts. It is telling that the Chinese Acrobatic tradition just gets stronger, due to the continued innovation of the artists and the endless enthusiasm from their adoring public.

Each artist in THE PEKING ACROBATS displays a range of demanding performances, most of them typifying the Chinese Circus, offering a refreshing alternative to the usual Western traditions of performance. From the dangerous climbing chair stack high above the audience, about which the New York Times said, “these acrobats provide feats of circus art that reach breathtaking heights of skill,” to the gravity defying contortionists and tumblers, to the spectacular Bicycle Pagoda where multiple performers ride atop a single performer on the bicycle - all this and more completes a marvelous and exciting entertainment event for theatre going “youngsters” from nine to ninety-two…as Variety once raved, “A is for Acrobat…and astounding…and AMAZING!”

They have performed many trail-blazing Symphony Concerts, combining their unique art form with the traditional Symphony Orchestra in their inspiring performances that have been hailed by the press as “theatrical alchemy at its finest!” Some of these world-famous Symphony Orchestras include the San Francisco Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Buffalo Philharmonic, the San Diego Symphony, and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. THE PEKING ACROBATS have built a tremendous reputation while performing not only on the cultural stage, but also on many popular television shows, including NICKELODEON’S UNFABULOUS, and ELLEN’S REALLY BIG SHOW, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, among several others.

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