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STARLIGHT - Circus Bella
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Circus Bella returns to the Big Top for a third year with STARLIGHT – An All-New Winter Circus Spectacular. With brand-new acts, sumptuous costumes, and artists from across the USA, Circus Bella brings all the nostalgia and beauty of an old-timey circus combined with the eyebrow-raising savvy & modern look of 2025.
Performed in a 350-seat Big Top Circus Tent, the beauty of STARLIGHT is the intimacy and immediacy of the one-ring circus. A diverse cast of 13 perform thrilling feats of balance and strength, demonstrations of grace and poise, hilarity, and authentic moments that bring us all together. The 2024/25 edition features guest stars Ariele Ebacher (Vermont) and Ossy Sanchez (Las Vegas) who represent some of the best and brightest circus talent in the country. Original music is performed live by our beloved 6-piece Circus Bella All-Star Band. STARLIGHT is the perfect show for families and children of all ages, a joyous holiday event that will stay with you all season long and beyond! Now, more than ever, we all need more moments to sit down all together, to celebrate, reflect and LAUGH!
SF/Arts Curator Insight
This is the charming little Circus Bella’s yearly performance under the (little) big top in downtown San Francisco. Thirteen accomplished circus artists perform, including such talented regulars as clown extraordinaire Jamie Coventry and Natalia Kalusa, mistress of the hula hoop. A six-member house band provides original music and founder Abigail Munn, ringmaster, directs. The troupe works its magic on adults as well as kids.
Jean Schiffman
Contributing Writer, Theater
Circus Bella
With gusto and daring, humanity and heart, we connect with our audiences by way of thrilling feats, engaging camaraderie and the heartbeat of a live band!
With gusto and daring, humanity and heart, we connect with our audiences by way of thrilling feats, engaging camaraderie and the heartbeat of a live band!