Zip Zap Circus

Zip Zap is a vibrant, uniquely South African social and professional circus that inspires and empowers young people from all walks of life to pursue their destinies. Through circus arts, we promote social cohesion, create opportunities, unlock potential, and transfer skills for life.
Our outreach and youth programmes are offered free of charge to all participants, thanks to the generous financial support we receive from individuals, governments, foundations, and corporates.
Beneficiaries of our programmes regularly perform in world-class shows both locally and internationally. The proceeds from these performances in turn fund the training and are pivotal to the sustainability of Zip Zap.
Our Vision: A vibrant, uniquely South African social and professional circus, celebrating the Zip Zap spirit on the world stage.
Our Mission: Through circus arts, we inspire and empower young people from all walks of life to pursue their destinies. We promote social cohesion, create opportunities, unlock potential, and transfer skills for life.

7 Amazing Facts About Zip Zap Circus

Zip Zap Circus is a South African non-profit organization that was founded in 1992.
The circus has trained over 800 young people from all over South Africa.
Zip Zap Circus has performed in over 25 countries, including the United States, Canada, China, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
Zip Zap Circus combines acrobatics, parkour, dance, and theatre to create powerful performances.
The circus’ mission is to promote the physical and mental development of young people through the performing arts.
The Zip Zap Circus School is the only permanent circus school in South Africa.
Zip Zap Circus has been featured in the film ‘Killer Bean Forever’ and on the television show ‘America’s Got Talent’.

To make a booking for Zip Zap Circus please contact Big Talk Entertainment and we will assist you further.