The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience’s perceptions of Chinese acrobats for the past 32 years and now they are bringing their talent to Walton Arts Center on Tuesday, March 4 at 7 pm.
This group is part of a time-honored Chinese tradition, rooted in centuries of history and folk art. The acrobats seek to hold up the rich and ancient traditions while bringing the art to new technical heights. Join us to see why The New York Post says, “The Peking Acrobats are pushing the envelope of human possibility.”
They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity while showing off their contortion, flexibility and control. Their performance is accompanied by high-tech special effects and live musicians who skillfully play traditional Chinese instruments.
The Peking Acrobats have been featured on numerous TV shows and specials including Nickelodeon’s “Unfabulous,” “Ellen’s Really Big Show,” “The Wayne Brady Show,” ABC’s “Wide World of Sports” and NBC’s “Ring In The New Year Holiday Special.”
You’ve also seen The Peking Acrobats on the silver screen – company members were featured in Steven Soderbergh’s hit film Ocean’s Eleven playing alongside Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Peking Acrobats’ alumnus Shaobo Qin also appeared in that film’s two sequels, Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen.
They also set the world record for the human chair stack on Fox Network’s “Guinness Book Prime Time” where they successfully balance six people atop six chairs that reached 21 feet into the air.
Now you can experience the awe-inspiring talent of these athletic performers live!
Tickets are $17 - $29 and can be purchased by visiting waltonartscenter.org, by calling 479.443.5600 weekdays 10 am until 5 pm or in-person at the Walton Arts Center Box Office weekdays 10 am until 2 pm.