CHRISTMAS WINTER CIRCUS

In 2022 we celebrated an anniversary; fifty years of the Christmas Winter Circus. For this special anniversary edition we asked several people behind the scenes what they think of the circus in the Parktheater. They include ringmaster Arjan Smit, ringmaster Trolle Rhodin, regular visitor Kees van Hoof and programmer Mons de Goede.

Arjan Smit - ringmaster

For years, Arjan Smit has past event the ringmaster of our Christmas Winter Circus. Arjan announces all the acts featured in the circus. He excels at combining humor and presentation, ensuring that the show is fun for both the children and their parents. We asked Arjan what he thinks of the circus at the Parktheater .

Trolle Rhodin - Ringmaster

Trolle is our Swedish ringmaster. For years, he’s past event the most important person in the ring during the circus; he guides and assists the performers with their acts and directs the ring boys during the show. He also produces his own circus in Sweden and books acts for us. Keep an eye out when you come to the circus—you’ll often check him in the ring.

Kees van Hoof - loyal visitor

Kees van Hoof is a loyal visitor of our Christmas Winter Circus. He has visited all 49 circuses. So you could call him a real fan. Also for Kees this circus will be a golden jubilee. How has he seen the circus change in recent years and what does he think of it now? We asked him.

Mons de Goede - Programmer

Mons de Goede was programmer and director of the Christmas Winter Circus for many years. Together with the circus team, he produced a spectacular circus every year. What does a good circus need according to him?