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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[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]

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

[RADKER18]

Hello Magazine Article

Stephanie promotes Monaco circus and honours Rainier's legacy

[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

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

[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 .

[iceflower]

You are welcome Here are two nice pics from today:

Monaco, Jan 15th, 2008. During the 32th Monte Carlo international
circus festival (that takes place Jan. 17th to 27th 2008), clowns
have the honor. Here, Princess Stephanie presents some.

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[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!!!!!!

[iceflower]

You are most welcome, lea

And here are pics from today
Monaco, Jan 16th, 2008. Princess Stephanie launches the 32th
Monte Carlo circus festival. She is the president of the festival.

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[kiina]

Originally Posted by iceflower

Monaco, Jan 16th, 2008. Princess Stephanie launches the 32th
Monte Carlo circus festival. She is the president of the festival.

She looks very cute and happy. Thank you!

[iceflower]

You are welcome and I totally agree with you kiina
I add two closer pics from yesterday and am looking forward
for the pics of the coming days!

** Steph 1 ** Steph 2 **

[WordsUponTheWind]

Great - Nice to see Stéph smiling ... (one virtual kiss )... our circus princess ... helping that the glamour of circus does not fade away. Circus has to be supported more than ever - I never will forget childhood, where I could laugh about the clowns and watch the amzing flying artist, jongleurs etc. and all the unknown animals from far far away.
Aah I should "rent" some kids and ....... but monaco is too far away.

[iceflower]

Here are the first pics from tonight.
Steph, Albert and Charlene attended the first show together:

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