Review – Circus Sarasota’s ‘Red, White & Bello!’
Quick Answer: Circus Sarasota's 'Red, White & Bello!' is a circus show performing under the Big Top at Benderson Park through Feb. 28, featuring Sarasota's own Bello Nock as headliner and clown.
By Kay Kipling – SARASOTA MAGAZINE:
If you still haven’t seen this year’s version of Circus Sarasota, Red, White & Bello!, under the Big Top at Benderson Park, you have a few more chances before the end of the run, Feb. 28. As always, it will be worth your while to see circus folk—performers who have dedicated their lives to doing things day after day most of us would never attempt—cheerfully risk falls, fire and poodle bites to bring you thrills. Sarasota’s own Bello Nock is both headliner—high atop the spinning Wheel of Destiny with daughter Annaliese—and clown, from the beginning of the show, where he places his entire body inside a giant yellow balloon… MORE
At a Glance
Key Facts
- The review is by Kay Kipling for Sarasota Magazine.
- The show runs under the Big Top at Benderson Park until Feb. 28.
- Bello Nock, a Sarasota local, headlines the show atop the spinning Wheel of Destiny with his daughter Annaliese.
- Bello Nock also performs as a clown, including placing his entire body inside a giant yellow balloon.
- Circus performers in the show risk falls, fire, and poodle bites to entertain audiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Circus Sarasota's 'Red, White & Bello!' performed?
It is performed under the Big Top at Benderson Park.
When does the show end?
The run ends on Feb. 28.
Who is the headliner of the show?
Sarasota's own Bello Nock is the headliner, performing atop the spinning Wheel of Destiny with his daughter Annaliese.
What other role does Bello Nock play in the show?
Besides being the headliner, Bello Nock also performs as a clown, including a bit where he places his entire body inside a giant yellow balloon.
Who wrote this review?
The review was written by Kay Kipling for Sarasota Magazine.
