The Europa Super Circus brought its blend of comedy, aerial acrobatics and high-octane stunts to Lloydminster from Aug. 6 to 9 as part of its second annual North American tour.
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The visiting production features an international ensemble of performers hailing from Canada, France, Portugal, Ireland and the United States. Show highlights include comedy clowns, contortionists, high-flying aerialists and two freestyle motocross (FMX) stunt riders.
Geoffrey Berhault, the circus’s owner and operations manager — who also performs in the show alongside his wife — said the production offers a unique, all-ages experience that goes beyond traditional circus expectations.
“We try to do something extreme in the show,” Berhault said. “It’s not only for kids — it’s for adults, too.”
Now in its second season after debuting last year in Quebec, the circus kicked off its current tour in British Columbia this March before making its way into Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Operating a travelling circus requires intense dedication from the troupe, Berhault noted, as performers handle everything from early-morning training and evening performances to setting up and tearing down the big-top tent each week.
Following its four-day run in Lloydminster, the Europa Super Circus is heading to Saskatoon, SK, where it will perform for two weeks starting Aug. 13.
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