Bhatkal: The Jumbo Circus, currently underway at the Venkatapur ground in Bhatkal, will hold three shows daily at 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm. The circus will continue in Bhatkal for one month, allowing visitors to attend a show at their convenience, manager Titus Varghese said at a press conference on Monday.
He said around 60 artists from African countries including Tanzania and Ethiopia, along with performers from Manipur and various parts of India, are taking part in the circus, presenting a variety of thrilling and entertaining acts.
Varghese said the circus has adapted its programmes following the ban on animal performances by bringing in skilled artists from different countries and regions. The artists’ acrobatic and daring performances have become a major attraction.
He said the Jumbo Circus began its first show on October 2, 1977, in Dhanapur, Bihar, under the leadership of M.V. Shankaran, and has since staged thousands of shows in India and abroad. His sons, Ajay Shankar and Ashok Shankar, are now continuing the legacy.
The organisers have invited the public to visit the Venkatapur ground and enjoy the performances. Assistant manager Mohammed Shaji and African artist Stefano Godrey Isai, along with Manipur artists, were present at the press conference.