Ethiopian circus comes to Chicago Shakespeare Theater
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Ethiopian acrobats take center stage to tell a story of two brothers yearning to join the circus, and the adventures they have on that journey.
The big picture: The 70-minute production is a combo of theater, circus and music — with a hint of comedy.
- The show is inspired by the story of its creators, brothers Mehari "Bibi" Tesfamariam and Binyam "Bichu" Shimellis.
The vibe: The interactive show encourages the audience to make noise during the performance and you might even get called on stage!
- The show is great for all ages, but ideal for young kids while on summer break!
What they're saying: "We're excited to share the magic of Ethiopian culture, its music, art, and joy with new audiences, and to represent our country through the language of the circus," Bibi and Bichu Tesfamariam tell Axios.
If you go: "Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams" is currently on stage through Aug. 3 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier.
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