WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

Inside the world famous Monte-Carlo International Circus where lions and tigers perform rip-roaring stunts judged by Monaco royal family

Death defying stunts thrill and man eating beasts prowl and wow in the world’s ultimate circus

IT is the greatest show on Earth and one you won’t forget.

The Monte-Carlo International Circus brings the best acts from the world all under one Big Top.

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Zapashny brothers, winners of a Silver Clown award, perform with a lion at the gala of the 41st Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival

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Zapashny brothers’ tiger jumps through a hoop of real fire

Closing on Sunday, more than 120 artists from 16 countries will have performed.

An international jury under the presidency of Princess Stephanie, a member of the glamorous Monaco royal family, will decide the world’s best performers.

Created in 1974 by Prince Rainier III of Monaco, the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo has become the largest and most prestigious circus event in the world.

It awards the most respected prize in the world of the circus, namely the Golden Clown award.

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A lion nimbly runs on a wheel

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Highlights include Zapashny Brothers performing their mixed tiger and lion act for the first time in Europe.

Erwin Frankello presents great skills of his African elephants and sea lions, both his friends and partners.

The 41st Festival will feature the most spectacular and thrilling acts as artists on high wire.

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Erwin Frankello, winner of a Silver Clown award, performs during the gala

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This elephant has a crush on this performer

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Alexandre Batuev performs a rather impossible looking contortion

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Artist of the “Skokov troop”

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Princesse Stephanie of Monaco is introduced to the ringmaster

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Roll-up, roll-up…it’s ringmaster “Petit Gougou”

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Marek Jama troupe dazzle with its sure-footed skill

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Marek Jama bring on the camels

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Artists “Sky Angels”, winner of a Golden Clown award, perform during the gala of the 41st Monte-Carlo

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Artists of the “Trushin troop”

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The acrobatic troop of Xianjiang, winners of a Silver Clown award

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