Here’s a wondeful mini documentary by Marilyn Agrelo about the Moscow Cat Theater, run by Vladimir and his daughter Maria.
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more unusual circus, or father-daughter performing duo. The Moscow Cat Theatre is just that: a travelling show of cats that perform amazing tricks for the owners who love and train them. Everybody in Russia may be used to seeing cats perform tricks, as the theatre’s manager explains in this funny, charming film, but felines walking tightropes, crossing the stage on giant balls and walking upside down is not a common sight in most countries. As balalaika and accordion circus score plays in the background, Creative Director Vladimir and daughter Maria combine their love of cats and stage to create a captivating act and illustrate the tricks of the trade – giving new meaning to the expression ‘herding cats’.
The video is also available on SnagFilms if you can’t view it on Hulu.
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Damn, I live in Moscow near this theatre and I can’t watch this video due to steaming restriction – what a pity ))
Agree with Sirorezka. I’d love to see the video – Vladimir Kuklachev is definitely a genius. Unfortunately, same problem – no one outside US is allowed to see the footage…