After 16 years of captivating audiences in Cape Town’s city centre, Zip Zap Circus is on the hunt for a new home. Their lease for 'The Dome' in the Founders Garden outside the Artscape Theatre ends early next year.
After 16 years of captivating audiences in Cape Town’s city centre, Zip Zap Circus is on the hunt for a new home. Their lease for ‘The Dome’ in the Founders Garden outside the Artscape Theatre ends early next year.In 2020, the Western Cape Government announced plans to use the land for a high-rise, mixed-use development, including affordable housing.
Discussions for a new performance site are underway, but fundraising is needed. Meanwhile, the Zip Zap academy in Salt River will continue its programmes and teachings.‘We’re grateful for the 16 years we had there. It allowed us to grow exponentially.’Fortunately, the Western Cape Government has proposed a new site for the circus at the Artscape Theatre Centre’s Plaza forecourt.
Zip Zap Circus was founded by van Rensburg and Laurence Estève 32 years ago with a box of costumes, a trapeze bar in a tree, and a big dream. They funded the circus school through their work as trapeze artists and stunt performers. Today, the organisation educates around 3 000 students annually through various programmes.
Beyond performances, Zip Zap Circus is dedicated to education and upliftment. They run nine programmes year-round, partnering with Early Childhood Development centres, the Western Cape Education Department, and clinics in disadvantaged areas. They also have an advanced circus programme and a professional troupe called ‘Moya,’ which includes 10 performers who are paid and tour internationally.
‘Zip Zap Circus changes young people’s lives,’ said Marlene le Roux, chief executive of the Artscape Theatre.
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