October 5, 2006
Sarakasi African acrobats to perform at Meany
The UW World Music & Theatre Series is opening its season this year with Sarakasi, “the amazing African acrobats.” The group will appear at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 in Meany Theater.
Hailing from Mombassa, Kenya, Sarakasi breathes new life into the word “circus.” The two-hour spectacle features human pyramids, eight-pin juggling, contortionists, high-energy dance, drumming, music, colorful costumes and much more.
This is the first truly authentic African circus utilizing entirely African music, costumes, choreographers, set and costume designers. Sarakasi simultaneously celebrates the diversity of the African continent and the festive joy of the circus in one exhilarating show.
Tickets cost $34 ($20 ages 5-17) and are available at the UW Arts Ticket Office, 206 543 4880, as well as online at www.uwworldseries.org. Pre-show conversations with the company take place 45 minutes prior to each show time.
