Circus family reopens Moscow's unique cat theatre

From the very first moments in the venue -- even before the show begins -- visitors are plunged into the feline kingdom's unique atmosphere: some cats watch spectators' arrival from behind a glass wall while others are already darting about the stage.When a bell rings for the beginning of the show and the curtain opens, the audience explodes with applause: on stage, a cat balances on a wheel spun by a clown as a furry co-star skateboards on its hind legs.Then a conjuring number follows and a cat appears to bang a drum as a dove emerges from under a cloth in a clown's hand.Other numbers -- less acrobatic but equally difficult -- also show that training the cats must require well-honed skills. Circus family reopens Moscow's unique cat theatre - FRANCE 24