The 32nd International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo

[tbhrc]

Post here news and pics of the 32nd International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo:

Press Release n° 1

The ticket office for the 32nd International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo has just opened its doors, so tickets are now available for the 2008 edition of this event. Opening times are as follows:

From Monday to Friday: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

As in previous years, the performances on 17th January (8 p.m.) and Saturday 19th January (8 p.m.) will be identical, as will those on Friday 18th (8 p.m. and Sunday 20th January (3 p.m.).

The Gala, after which the award ceremony will take place, will be held on Tuesday 22nd January at 8 p.m. Performances by the winners of the show will then be given on Wednesday 23rd (2.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.), Thursday 24th (8 p.m.), Friday 25th (2.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.) and Sunday 27th January (3 p.m.).

Prices range between 30 and 100 € for all shows and 35 and 160 € for the Gala.

http://www.gouv.mc/304/wwwnew.nsf/1909$/C0A84EC5F4E91BD6C125730D0036E9FCGB?OpenDocument&2GB



Have a look at last years Circus Threads:
28th International Circus Festival
29th International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo
30th International Monte Carlo Circus Festival - 2006
31st International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo

and at the retrospective thread:

A Retrospective - The International Monte-Carlo Circus Festival

And please remember the following:

• Only pictures you have written permission to share can be posted here. You can post links to any pictures.
• Remember to be respectful. Everyone has the right to express their views, but that needs to be done in a civil way.

Happy Posting!

*This thread will be opened as the event starts.*

[iceflower]

Princess Stephanie presents the program of the 32th Monte Carlo
international circus festival - that takes place Jan. 17th to 27th 2008

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[susan alicia]

Wonder if they still use animals..........

PETA's Animal Times >> Students Raise a Royal Ruckus

Students around the world joined PETA in urging Prince Rainier to end the use of animals in the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival

For years, animals have been trucked hundreds of miles over mountain passes to take part in the festival. They are forced to balance on balls, leap through burning hoops, twirl on their back legs, skate and ride bicycles.
A PETA videotape shot secretly at the 1995 festival shows a trainer jabbing and hitting an elephant with a bullhook to make her sit upright on a stool; a frightened, whimpering muzzled bear being forced to perform a complicated gymnastics routine; and a trainer pulling a panther by the tail and hitting the animal with a stick. Our investigator saw elephants swaying neurotically in the small, dirty truck used to transport them and depressed bears biting bars and rocking in their small cages. At least one of the circuses has been charged with smuggling endangered species, including chimpanzees, gorillas, tigers and Asian elephants.

[iceflower]

Originally Posted by susan alicia

Wonder if they still use animals..........

At least there will be a parrot

Here are some more pics from the press conference today,
I hope someone tells Steph how absolutely young and cute
she looks with that hairstyle at the moment
And the new poster for next year looks nice.

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[RADKER18]

Originally Posted by iceflower

At least there will be a parrot

Here are some more pics from the press conference today,
I hope someone tells Steph how absolutely young and cute
she looks with that hairstyle at the moment
And the new poster for next year looks nice.

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 ** Pic 6 **

thanks Iceflower Stephanie looks great and brave birds freak me out

[CasiraghiTrio]

Originally Posted by susan alicia

Wonder if they still use animals..........

PETA's Animal Times >> Students Raise a Royal Ruckus

Students around the world joined PETA in urging Prince Rainier to end the use of animals in the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival

For years, animals have been trucked hundreds of miles over mountain passes to take part in the festival. They are forced to balance on balls, leap through burning hoops, twirl on their back legs, skate and ride bicycles.
A PETA videotape shot secretly at the 1995 festival shows a trainer jabbing and hitting an elephant with a bullhook to make her sit upright on a stool; a frightened, whimpering muzzled bear being forced to perform a complicated gymnastics routine; and a trainer pulling a panther by the tail and hitting the animal with a stick. Our investigator saw elephants swaying neurotically in the small, dirty truck used to transport them and depressed bears biting bars and rocking in their small cages. At least one of the circuses has been charged with smuggling endangered species, including chimpanzees, gorillas, tigers and Asian elephants.

They were obviously still using animals in 2002 when Pauline was doing all that stuff with the elephants, and Camille too come to remember it.... But maybe it changed after the death of Prince Rainier. Other things changed too, like the whole image and colors of the circus. So maybe the animal policy changed too. Let's hope so!

BTW: Stephanie looks AMAZING! Better than I ever remember seeing her!

[lea]

We could be seeing pre-event photos within a few days possibly, no?

[iceflower]

Here they are, lea, the pre-event photos

32th International Circus Festival (Open Air Circus Show 2008) of Monte Carlo -
Princess Stephanie de Monaco made friends with an elephant of the menagerie
of the Circus. She even went on his back. Monaco, 12th of january 2008.

Brave Steph and what a cute elephant

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[CasiraghiTrio]

Oh no, they still do use elephants!!!!!!!!! That's horrible!

[acdc1]

Originally Posted by iceflower

Here they are, lea, the pre-event photos

32th International Circus Festival (Open Air Circus Show 2008) of Monte Carlo -
Princess Stephanie de Monaco made friends with an elephant of the menagerie
of the Circus. She even went on his back. Monaco, 12th of january 2008.

Brave Steph and what a cute elephant

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 **

I don't see how she does it. I'd be WAY too scared, especially when the elephant goes up on its hind legs!

[RADKER18]

Originally Posted by iceflower

Here they are, lea, the pre-event photos

32th International Circus Festival (Open Air Circus Show 2008) of Monte Carlo -
Princess Stephanie de Monaco made friends with an elephant of the menagerie
of the Circus. She even went on his back. Monaco, 12th of january 2008.

Brave Steph and what a cute elephant

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 **

Thanks Ice , Stephanie is a brave woman Birds freak me out imagine what an elephant does to me Stephanie loves animals love the pics .

[lea]

Originally Posted by iceflower

Here they are, lea, the pre-event photos

32th International Circus Festival (Open Air Circus Show 2008) of Monte Carlo -
Princess Stephanie de Monaco made friends with an elephant of the menagerie
of the Circus. She even went on his back. Monaco, 12th of january 2008.

Brave Steph and what a cute elephant

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 **

thank you iceflower!!!!!!

[Horseygal]

This is an event she seems to truly enjoy - one she shares w/her children, so hopefully she can forget her troubles and just enjoy herself for a while.

[RADKER18]

Hello Magazine Article

Stephanie promotes Monaco circus and honours Rainier's legacy

[sherylal24]

Lately Charlene looks like she has had some work done on her face. Her nose does not look so sharp anymore, a much softer look. It just seems like Albert is determined to morph her into another Grace Kelley. Now her hair style and hair length are very similar to how Grace wore her hair.

[oxygen]

Originally Posted by sherylal24

Lately Charlene looks like she has had some work done on her face. Her nose does not look so sharp anymore, a much softer look. It just seems like Albert is determined to morph her into another Grace Kelley. Now her hair style and hair length are very similar to how Grace wore her hair.

I want to comment on what you've said so badly, but I'm afraid I'll get warned and subsequently start a chain reaction of comments that'll have this topic shut down, too.

[iceflower]

Here are more pics from the first evening yesterday:

Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco and
Charlene Wittstock attend the 32nd International Circus Festival
of Monte Carlo January 17, 2008 in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Elisabeth Anne and Melanie attended as well.
And Steph looked wonderful in my eyes!

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[assia]

Originally Posted by iceflower

Here are more pics from the first evening yesterday:

Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco and
Charlene Wittstock attend the 32nd International Circus Festival
of Monte Carlo January 17, 2008 in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Elisabeth Anne and Melanie attended as well.
And Steph looked wonderful in my eyes!

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 **
** Pic 5 ** Pic 6 ** Pic 7 ** Pic 8 **

Stéphanie looks really great ! But Charlene doesn't seem to be enjoying herself, she looks bored and not at ease , she might not be sharing their love of the circus and is attending only to please Pce Albert .

[lea]

Originally Posted by iceflower

Here are more pics from the first evening yesterday:

Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco and
Charlene Wittstock attend the 32nd International Circus Festival
of Monte Carlo January 17, 2008 in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Elisabeth Anne and Melanie attended as well.
And Steph looked wonderful in my eyes!

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 **
** Pic 5 ** Pic 6 ** Pic 7 ** Pic 8 **

thanks again iceflower!!

I think Stephanie looks great in the red jacket, it looks good with the scarf and it brings the Monaco color back!!!

[CasiraghiTrio]

Charlene and Albert enjoy all the fun of the circus in Monte Carlo

The Getty Gallery (38 images)