Five performers jump in unison, with one of them on a unicycle in front of the others, in front of a small wooden house with a clothesline.

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MOYA: Sensory-Friendly

Zip Zap Circus
from Cape Town, South Africa

: April 25, 2025, at 11am
Recommended Grades: Grades 3 – 12
Price: Students: $2
Chaperones: $5
What Kind of Show?: Circus; exuberant and thrilling
Running Time: 80 minutes with no intermission
Venue: The New Victory Theater 209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036

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School-time tickets may only be booked by Partner organizations.

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Week of April 21 – 27

Apr 25

Fri, 11am

Relaxed performance adapted for sensory sensitivities

Performance followed by a short Talk-Back

Key

Sensory-Friendly

Relaxed performance adapted for sensory sensitivities
Talk-Back

Performance followed by a short Talk-Back

Schools Performance

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About the Show

In the buzz of Cape Town, traditional gumboot dancers stomp their wellies to the ebullient beats of local pop music. Acrobats spring and soar through bustling township streets. A merchant juggles apples and an aerialist flies from the sheets of her washing line. Experience the big-hearted spirit of ubuntu with MOYA, a uniquely South African story, and come together for an invigorating circus extravaganza that shines with the vibrant humanity of the Rainbow Nation.

Prepare to be dazzled.

—BroadwayWorld

What to Expect

Modified lighting and sound
Judgment-free, inclusive environment
Limited audience size so everyone has more space
Calming corner and activity area
Specialists and support resources

Prepare for Your Visit

Character and Story Guide

This show guide will be ready before performances begin.

Text reads "Zip Zap Circus: MOYA," and on both sides of the text, there are photos of circus performers. The one of the left is on a unicycle, and the one on the right is a gumboot dancer.

Social Narrative

Prepare for your visit with our New Victory Social Narrative.

About the Artists

Established by Brent van Rensburg and Laurence Estève in 1992, Zip Zap Circus uses circus arts to bridge socio-economic gaps and create a lifelong sense of belonging for young people in and around Cape Town. Their nine youth and outreach programs offer kids community, new skills and improved self-esteem. The performers on stage in MOYA represent the most exceptionally talented graduates of these life-changing programs.

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Creative Team

Company Managing Director, Writer & Production Stage Manager
Brent Van Rensburg

Director
Sabine van Rensburg

Choreographers
Adele Blank and Sabine van Rensburg

Costume Designers
Catherine Lourioux and Beaura Jacobs

Lighting Designer
Kieran Mcgregor

Sound Designer
Josh Hawks

Acrobatic Coach & Artistic Director
Brin Schoellkopf

Acrobatic Coach & Creative Director
Nikolas Pulka

Accessibility

For every performance at the New Victory Theater…

You can request to borrow supports like fidgets, earplugs, assisted listening devices, wheelchairs and more.
Our quiet Cozy Zone and a live feed of the performance are available in the lower lobby at all times for those with sensory sensitivities or anyone who needs a break from the theater.
Wheelchair-accessible seats and Companion seat tickets are available (see more details when buying tickets).

Get additional accessibility details, and prepare for your visit with our New Victory Social Narrative.

Curriculum & Trip Planning

Access Resource Unit

Curriculum and activities!

Inspire creative thinking with ready-to-implement, grade-appropriate activities.

Inside a classroom, a Teaching Artists, instructs a group of kids

Book a Workshop

Led by New Victory Teaching Artists!

Explore art forms and themes in the show in a pre- or post-show workshop.

The box office and lobby entrance of the New Victory Theater.

Field Trip Guide

Plan your visit!

Review field trip information and ticketing policies.