Every relation on Earth has been defined by a certain character and a certain name and if you are looking for the apt name for the relationship that has existed between men and their horses for over the centuries you have to experience the magic of Zingaro Theatre. A group that was established in the later part of the 1980s has been performing worldwide with musicians, actors and horses in an attempt to reflect the bond that the animal has shared with its human counterpart over the years. This relationship between man and horse is not a mere story but is an amalgamation of the various cultures across the world with the expression of poetry and the soothing touch of music. The founder of this group, Bartabas, was deeply passionate about his acting as well as he was an equestrian and this is what led to the formation of such a uniquely assembled and performing group. The name Zingaro is an attribute to two things, literally it means Gypsy in Spanish but this was also the founder’s dearest horse’s name.

With increasing popularity and years of experience Zingaro theatre is turning out to be a huge success across the world and after starting off with Cabaret Equestre which was a huge hit in France to developing Battuta , which is one of the latest shows that have been developed, the group has come a very long way in terms of evolving with time and providing quality theatre. With the services of trained dancers and horses the experience the viewer gets is unforgettable and this kind of theatre is very unique and probably no such other group exists. Hence one should not miss a chance to see them perform as probably you would never get a chance to see anything like this once again.

I just love the Theatre Zingaro. If you ever get a chance to see it you must.

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In 1976 Bartabas and with some friends, one of them been the woman who would later Bartabas would marry, created the commedia dell’arte troupe Théâtre Emporté, which evolved into Cirque Aligre. 1984 Bartabas created the equestrian Théâtre Zingaro, which developed a passionate following through France and Asia.

Bartabas’ name the Theatre company after his cherished horse and muse whom he owned for more than 20 years until it passed.
“Zingaro” is has Spanish and Italian roots which means “gypsy.”

1989, Théâtre Zingaro created its home in the town of Aubervilliers, France, a little north of Paris. 45 company members live together and included their spouses, partners and children in a kind of nomad village, with a performance space, living quarters and animals.

Beautiful stables hold the company’s 30 or more horses, they receive round-the-clock care in these stable. The horses have names of great artists, including as Nijinsky, Goya, Picasso and Nureyev. The Theatre Zinagro horses are chosen for their spirit and personalities not by breed or lineage.

Bartabas searches the world for performers who interest him with raw and unusual talents. The Performers are not professional “circus” people – they are horsemen and women, dancers, artists and musicians who actively pursue this ruggedly romantic, natural lifestyle.

A few years go into creating a new production, such as Triptyk. When a production has completed touring, the Theatre Zingaro horses are retired from performance and different horses are sought for the new production.