Baychester: The No Animals Circus is in Town for Just a Few More Days!

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES

FLIP CIRCUS PERFORMERS, The Bello Sisters, display some of their acrobatic feats during their show on Nov. 4, 2023, at The Mall at Bay Plaza in the Baychester section of The Bronx.
Photo by Miriam Quiñones

Fl!p Circus, a high-energy intimate circus experience in which no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring, is back in The Bronx and for the first time, their shows are taking place at The Mall at Bay Plaza in Baychester through Nov. 19.

The show features an incredible international cast, including the Bello Sisters, who were top 10 finalists on America’s Got Talent, and there are no animals. The circus comprises 8th generation performers whose father is the headlining clown in the show.

FLIP CIRCUS COMEDIC artists, Roni Bells and Stiv, perform during their show on Nov. 4, 2023 at The Mall at Bay Plaza in the Baychester section of The Bronx.
Photo by Miriam Quiñones

According to the show’s promoters, the great American big top experience has been wowing audiences across the country and their show at Bay Plaza is no exception.

Promoters say the all-new production, created by the Vazquez family, features an incredible assemblage of international acts guaranteed to amaze and amuse.

FL!P CIRCUS COMEDIC artists, Roni Bells and Stiv, perform during their show on Nov. 4, 2023, at The Mall at Bay Plaza in the Baychester section of The Bronx
Photo by Miriam Quiñones

“This high-energy show takes place under a distinctive red and white, 800-seat, climate-controlled big top tent,” they said. “The front row is so close that those sitting there often find themselves being brought into the ring to be part of the fun!”

The show’s promoters say there is nothing quite like live entertainment, and add that Fl!p Circus celebrates the great American circus tradition that has brought families and friends together to celebrate life and create fun, lasting memories for over 200 years.

A FL!P CIRCUS performer gets the crowd behind her during the circus’s show on Nov. 4, 2023, at The Mall at Bay Plaza in the Baychester section of The Bronx.
Photo by Miriam Quiñones

They say audiences are invited to leave their cares behind and enter a world where the laughs are plentiful, and the wows only stop when the show ends.

One attendee at the Nov. 4th show said, “It was an amazing, enjoyable day for kids and families.”

FL!P CIRCUS PERFORMERS pose for a photo at their show on Nov. 4, 2023, at The Mall at Bay Plaza in the Baychester section of The Bronx.
Photo by Miriam Quiñones

Ringmaster Arthur Figueroa serves as host of the circus adventure. Meanwhile, according to the show’s promoters, audience favorites, Stiv and Roni Bello, “Italy’s siblings of silliness,” return to weave their outrageous comedic antics throughout the show.

FL!P CIRCUS COMEDIC artists, Roni Bells and Stiv, perform some acrobatics during their show on Nov. 4, 2023, at The Mall at Bay Plaza in the Baychester section of The Bronx.
Photo by Miriam Quiñones

Carolina Vazquez from Mexico gracefully performs high above the audience on a single trapeze, while Columbia’s “Duo Vanegas” defy gravity, their own safety, and your expectations on the rotating Wheel of Steel.

The magnificent Bello Sisters from Italy, who amazed audiences on America’s Got Talent, dazzle with their incredible body-bending, handstand skills.

FL!P CIRCUS PERFORMERS pose for a photo with some attendees at their show on Nov. 4, 2023, at The Mall at Bay Plaza in the Baychester section of The Bronx. Pictured are Mom Cristina, Nasir, Cesar, Catalina, and Andry, along with two of the circus performers, Roni Bello and Stiv.
Photo by Miriam Quiñones

From the United States, the Super Tumblers present a fast-paced display of agile acrobatic dexterity, and direct from Ukraine, the Bingo Troupe presents a high-energy display of dance, acrobatics and unicycle that fills the tent with their boundless exuberance.

The entire production moves to the beat of the live FL!P Circus Band which provides the soundtrack to all the fun.

A FL!P CIRCUS performer shows off some acrobatics during the show on Nov. 4, 2023, at The Mall at Bay Plaza in the Baychester section of The Bronx.
Photo by Miriam Quiñones

Show times are 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For discounted tickets and additional information, visit www.FlipCircus.com. Tickets will also be available in person at the box office at each show.

Check out a fun interview with some of the performers on YouTube with BronxNet’s Gary Axelbank here.

*Síle Moloney contributed to this story.

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