Cultural institutions gradually begin to open the doors for a real audience. Because of the online tired, even those who was trained almost from the cradle. Big Moscow circus on Vernadsky Prospekt, one of the first invited to her house to announce the joyous news. And among them are not only successful exit from the quarantine, but also a major addition — a baby elephant and a baby sea lion. We previously found in Edgard zapashnogo all the details.
At a time when major cultural institutions only gather their companies and start rehearsing, you are preparing for the first live performance after the pandemic. How did you come to this decision?
— When all in the fashion industry, I was asked how much time to recover, I replied, “Two to three weeks maximum”. I carefully watched her colleagues as someone who applies to forced output. We call it EAP downtime. And saw that people continue to train in all conditions — whether a cottage, house or street. Many artists were asked to bring the props home and we did it — even air equipment. I understand that the company will not be out of shape.
in addition, all have a huge desire to quickly start working. This in itself is a serious motivation. And the people who work with animals have never left the circus. Those who are responsible for the animals, not one day missed, and that daily feeding, grooming, needed physical activity. That is the whole pandemic animals remained in good shape and nothing was forgotten.
— What limitations will be for the audience?
— We intend to sell no more than half of the auditorium. This requirement, which we lowered from the top. The sales system is this: if you have a family of 4 persons, then the left and right of them, we do not sell tickets. Accordingly, if two or come alone, it will sit the same way, with empty spaces on the sides.
How I know your a circus family addition — their first cub Nicole, and sea lion. Tell us how they came to the team and when you get to the arena.
— Nicole born in the Rostov zoo. The contract was signed more than a year ago. I once went there and checked it, followed the right condition, ready for shipment, reaches out to parents. With the Pope they have long ceased to communicate with my father the last six months. Then we saw that it is perfectly in contact with people and feels confident. My assistants more than a year were with Nicole. So she had to get used to them. And once the elephant was ready for transport, we all did, that she comfortably came to the circus.
And also, on the eve of my birthday, the Northern sea lion Tim was once again pthe way of apob. Not once he was born the babies from a few mom — Tim a harem. Still unknown the sex of a baby. In my opinion, boy.
is it true that the elephant was a big dream for many years? — Yes, it’s true. I’ve always wanted to work with them. Our family was the elephants. My uncle Mstislav Zapashny a large part of his career he has worked with these beautiful animals. They lived to a ripe old age. And for the past 15 years, elephants have Zapashny was not. And at that moment I was hooked. They’re big, beautiful, smart and dangerous animals.
the Elephant after all, chooses a friend for life. Did Nicole like this? — I am very afraid to jinx it, though not a superstitious person. But I think we have established such contact. Most of the time I spend with her. Even at night here. We go to the circus when no one was there. I let go of Nicole, and she walks, touching all sorts of things, looks in doors and Windows. She is very curious. But I see that between us is getting better sincere understanding.
— And when it first sees the audience?
— To the arena Nicole has not yet reached, because the large distance of almost 200 meters. I have no problem to drive time. The most important thing — not to frighten the elephant. For all its size this is a very cowardly animal. And I don’t have in any case to prevent. Want the elephant became a kind, confident and friendly.
