Authentic French Circus Comes to Savannah’s Big Top

Cirque De Paris arrives in Savannah for the first time with an all-new 2026 production that has never been seen in the United States. This isn’t a touring revival or a familiar show — it’s a completely original performance created specifically for North American audiences. Under the iconic canvas big top at Savannah Tanger Outlets in Pooler, witness a celebration of traditional circus artistry reimagined through contemporary European vision.

Producer and director Anouchka Bouglione brings together an international cast of performers who represent the cutting edge of circus arts. From Ukraine to Brazil, from the United Kingdom to France, these artists have trained outside conventional circus schools, developing unique skills and signature acts that you won’t find anywhere else. The intimate 380-seat big top creates an atmosphere where every aerial maneuver, every juggling pattern, and every gravity-defying stunt happens just feet away from your seat.

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What Makes This Circus Different

Cirque De Paris operates under a philosophy that distinguishes it from other traveling shows. There are no recorded music tracks — every performance unfolds in carefully choreographed silence or with live atmospheric sound. There are no traditional circus school graduates here; instead, each performer developed their craft through individual dedication and family tradition. The Supka Family Juggling Troupe makes their North American debut in Savannah, presenting two distinct acts that showcase multiple generations of juggling mastery.

Technical Director Reinaldo Monteiro collaborates with Noah Bouglione Monteiro to create a laser light show that transforms the big top into an immersive visual environment. These aren’t simple spotlights — the laser choreography integrates with each act, creating patterns and effects that enhance the physical performances without overwhelming them.

Featured Acts in the 2026 Production

Anouchka Bouglione herself performs an innovative hula hoop routine that demonstrates why she’s considered one of Europe’s leading circus directors. Her performance sets the tone for an evening that values skill, precision, and artistic expression over spectacle for its own sake.

Duo Nava — Jacqueline Itzel Morales and Brandon Carrisosa Nava — premiere their brand-new duo straps act. Aerial straps require exceptional upper body strength and synchronization; watching two performers execute coordinated movements while suspended above the ring reveals the years of training behind each fluid motion.

Anastasiia Maksymchuk brings her aerial hammock silk act to the United States for the first time. This apparatus combines elements of aerial silks and hammock work, creating opportunities for drops, wraps, and poses that seem to defy anatomical limitations.

Kostiantyn Tsymbal’s BMX trial riding act features record-breaking front wheel hops performed within the confines of the circus ring. Trial riding emphasizes balance, precision, and technical control rather than speed — watching a rider maintain position on a front wheel while navigating obstacles demonstrates a different kind of athletic mastery than traditional BMX.

Ivo Manfredo presents his rola bola act, balancing on a board atop cylinders while executing increasingly complex maneuvers. The act builds systematically, adding height and difficulty as it progresses.

Comedy and Character

Chico Rico brings multicultural clowning from the United Kingdom, creating comedy that works across language barriers through physical humor and audience interaction. Pedro ‘Rampin’ Jr. introduces a new French-inspired character that adds charm and comedic timing between the more intense acrobatic segments. These aren’t slapstick routines — the comedy serves as pacing within the larger show structure, giving audiences moments to process what they’ve just witnessed before the next act begins.

The Pooler Venue Experience

The big top rises at Savannah Tanger Outlets, 200 Tanger Outlet BLVD in Pooler, providing easy access from I-95 and I-16. Free parking means you can arrive without worrying about additional costs. The venue location puts you approximately 15 minutes from historic downtown Savannah and 20 minutes from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

Inside the tent, bench-style seating with backs ensures clear sightlines from every position. The big top provides ventilation and fans to maintain air circulation, though this is an outdoor-style venue — dress appropriately for March weather in coastal Georgia. Concessions are available, and the family-friendly environment welcomes children of all ages (children under 2 are admitted free when seated on a lap).

Planning Your Visit to Savannah

March in Savannah typically offers mild temperatures in the 60s and 70s, ideal for exploring the city before or after the performance. The Tanger Outlets location provides shopping and dining options within walking distance of the big top. If you’re making a day of it, historic Savannah’s riverfront district, Forsyth Park, and the city’s famous squares are all within a short drive.

The 4:30 PM showtime allows you to experience the circus and still have your evening free — whether that means dinner in Savannah’s historic district or a relaxed evening back at your accommodation. Pooler itself offers numerous hotel options along the I-95 corridor, making it convenient for travelers passing through or planning a Savannah-area stay.

Arrive 30-45 minutes before showtime to allow for parking, will-call ticket pickup if needed, and finding your seats. The big top environment creates anticipation as the space fills — there’s something distinctly different about waiting for a performance to begin under canvas rather than in a conventional theater.