For their 44th creation, the famous company Alexis Gruss is celebrating the 250-year anniversary of the circus piste.

This equestrian and aerial show pays tribute to the pioneers of the circus from Phillip Astley to nowadays.

“Origins” presents acrobatics, horse acrobatics, juggling, and ballets that are very contemporary, witness the wonderful evolution of how the piste became a theatre, from its origins to nowadays, and see how the company Alexis Gruss is a “vector” and a “major” in this.

These high-level numbers will entertain audiences during 2h20.

This creation will unite in the ring the 40 horse artists of the Calvary of Alexis Gruss, 15 artists, a live orchestra of 10 musicians, and a singer and narrator.

Produced by Stephan Gruss, choreographed by Sandrine Diard; Original Music & arrangements by Sylvian Rolland, Pascal Balzano, Cyril Moret et Massimo Murgia, Lighting creations by Jean- Charles Pfauwadel; Costumes by Bruno Fatalot made in the “Atelier MBV Paris”

The Victor Hugo Hotel welcomes you, only a few minutes away from this stunning event.

Chapiteau Alexis Gruss 

Porte de Passy – 75016 PARIS 

Free shuttle from Porte d’Auteuil – Hippodrome stop on subway line 10.

Bus : PC1 or 32 – arrêt Porte de Passy