Saudi Gazette report

JEDDAH – For the first time in Saudi Arabia, the International Le Teatro Circus is presenting its shows during Jeddah Season 2019. The shows are a fascinating mix of acrobatic circus, Western theater and live music.

The shows by 40 professionals from Brazil take the visitors to a splendid, mesmerizing atmosphere. The circus’ venue is Jungle Land Theme Park in Jeddah within the activities and events of the 40-day Jeddah Season that continues till July 18.

The circus theater has a capacity of over 1,500 people, but it has been receiving an even bigger audience due to the great job, beginning with the Western theater, designed specially to be simultaneous with the daily acrobatic shows.

During the circus shows, the audience reacts in tandem with the circus stars in the arena, in a spellbinding atmosphere.

The Circus Tent shows are held daily Sunday to Wednesday in two sessions — with the first session from 9 p.m. and the second from 11 p.m. During the weekends, there are three shows; 9 p.m., 11 p.m. and 12.30 a.m. The festival’s organizing committee has set a specific fee of SR50, which includes entry fee to the park.

Street art exhibition

The Historic Jeddah Season continues to showcase various interactive workshops, performances and exhibitions ensuring that families enjoy their summers in the Kingdom. Street art exhibition part of an artist-led initiative, in association with the Saudi Ministry of Culture, Saudi Art Council and Art Jameel presents ‘The Waves Won’t Stop When You Leave” exhibition. This main exhibition for ‘Public/Private’ is composed of a series of installations, sculptures, video and photography. Street art in its varied shape and form can be noticed all around, whether it features poetic or social statements with beautiful murals or group tags and is a form of commentary and expression through a visual medium. The Waves Won’t Stop When You Leave, is one such street exhibition, with an aim to unpack the complex network of relationships between the artists, their physical environment and the society that have come to shape street art in Saudi Arabia. The street art at Historic Jeddah Season, encourages a continuous reflection and engagement with Al Balad district and its surrounding neighborhoods. Renowned local artists like Basma Flimban are part of this amazing artistic realm. Basma is an award winning artist, having showcased some of her outstanding work across the GCC. Visitors can immerse themselves in this art exhibition located at the Yard, beside Rabat Al Kunji, from 6 – 11p.m. until the end of the season.