THE CONCEPT

The makers

Since 1995, the ROMANZA Circusproduction by Rosemarie and Joachim Sperlich has been successful

in the German circus industry. After successful productions with the "Circus Romanza",

which travelled mainly through southern Germany until 2005, followed, among other things, well-known Christmas

circus productions in Nuremberg and Frankfurt am Main, as well as currently during the Christmas season in

Karlsruhe and Trier.

New paths with the Circus of Horror

Since 2013, the “Circus of Horrors” has been breaking new ground. With an innovative and

always surprising show, the Circus of Horrors travels only through selected German cities

and shows what none of the competitors in this country show. The focus of this unusual

The concept is not about colorful, cheerful artists and cute animals, but pure thrill,

Crazy artists, offbeat comedy and crazy freaks. With convincing horror themes and refreshing

ROMANZA has enjoyed great success from the very beginning with its new variations of well-known acrobatic numbers. Over 1,000

Visitors can embark on a journey into the world of horror at each show and be amazed by one of the

The idea behind the concept of completely transforming circus

The ROMANZA Circusproduction succeeded in packaging the

The Circus of Horrors always manages to reach audiences who have probably never seen the inside of a conventional circus.

An event with event character

The aim is not to present a classic “number program.” The Circus of Horrors is intended to

An event with an event character is to be created, where the visitor is immersed in another world with the purchase of a ticket. Even the ticket office and admission staff are dedicated to the theme

dressed accordingly and already put the audience in the right mood. By passing

the large entrance gate, the visitor enters the foyer through a kind of labyrinth. Here, at every

There are already some terrifying figures in the corner. Appropriate food and drinks are available in the foyer.

From blood transfusions, witch punch and Dracula shots to “smoking” drinks and blood-soaked

Popcorn is a wide selection, but of course classic pretzels, bratwurst

and traditional soft drinks are not missing. When it comes to decoration and also the composition of the

Great care is taken to ensure that every detail is taken care of. All decorations are in the

was created in the company's own workshops and corresponds to the respective theme of the current production.

Relaxed enjoyment with comfortIf the visitor takes his seat in the main tent, there is no chaos when looking for a place.

The main tent of the Circus of Horrors, which can accommodate up to 1,006 visitors, is equipped with a modern,

comfortable seating. As in the stadium, there are only comfortable

Individual seats, all numbered, ensuring a relaxed and comfortable experience

Naturally, the entire tent complex is covered with wooden flooring and connected to each other

connected, so that even in bad weather no visitor gets wet feet. In summer the

Tent facilities are ventilated and well heated in winter.

DATA & FACTS

Planning phase: 06/2011 to 03/2013

World premiere: April 4, 2013 in Essen/Ruhr area

Personnel: approx. 50 participants from 7 nations, including 22 artists

Required area: approx. 7000 square meters

tent complex

Diameter: 38.5 meters

Year of construction: 2017, specially manufactured for the Circus of Horrors in Italy

Height: 14 m dome height / 17.5 m mast height

Capacity: 1,100 people on comfortable individual seats

Anchors: approx. 350 for main and foyer tent, length 1.20 m each

Technical data

Vehicles carried: 22 transports and semi-trailers 30 caravans

Power requirement: at least 250 amps

Power lines: approx. 5,000 m across the entire Circusplatz

Water pipes: approx. 3,000 m across the entire Circusplatz

Lighting system: 42 moving heads and LED washers, 3 modern lasers

Sound system: power 16 k