Famed Acrobats Circus Abyssinia Come To Chicago Shakespeare Theater With Latest Death-Defying Show

The highly renowned Circus Abyssinia bring their latest high-flying stunts to Chicago Shakespeare Theater in an all-new show this Summer! Entitled Ethiopian Dreams and inspired by the lives of the Circus' creators, Mehari "Bibi" Tesfamariam and Binyam "Bichu" Shimellis, this show is filled with incredible acrobatics and spectacle that will thrill audiences of all ages!

What Is The Story?

Bibi and Bichu have always dreamed of joining the circus. As they set out on a journey to make their dream come true, they meet a whole host of circus hopefuls, each brimming with breath-taking skill and bravery. Together, these brilliant and unique artists will start something incredible - the first truly Ethiopian circus. Ethiopian Dreams uses high-wire acrobatics and awe-inspiring stunts to tell the true story of Bibi and Bichu, in a fashion that is completely true to themselves.