A Global Arts, Theatreand Event Production Company
Saltimbanco Italiano
Saltimbanco Italiano brings musical theatre, circus arts,
and live event production to families and festivals across the UAE — proudly based in Dubai.
A Global Arts, TheatreSaltimbanco Italiano brings musical theatre, circus arts,
and live event production to families and festivals across the UAE — proudly based in Dubai.
Founded in Italy more than 35 years ago, Saltimbanco Italiano was born from a passion for live performance, visual storytelling and the joy of bringing people together. What began as an Italian artistic vision has grown into an international family entertainment and theatre production company, supported by a global network of more than 280 professional performers.
Since establishing our UAE base in 2002, we have created and produced memorable experiences for shopping malls, major festivals, cultural celebrations, corporate events, public programmes and educational initiatives across the UAE and the wider GCC.
Our productions combine circus, acrobatics, comedy, juggling, unicycles, dance, roaming parades, carnival entertainment, interactive workshops and original family theatre. Every concept is carefully developed around the venue, audience and occasion, from intimate performances to large-scale seasonal events.
Today, Saltimbanco Italiano is entering an exciting new chapter by expanding into musical theatre. By combining music, character, choreography and storytelling with our established circus and theatrical expertise, we are creating original, story-driven productions designed to inspire and entertain audiences of every generation.
From Italy to the UAE, our purpose has remained the same: to transform imagination into unforgettable live experiences.
— Celina Miklaszewski, Founder & Artistic Director
From intimate family theatre to large-scale festival productions — every show built for wonder.
↻CircusOver 20 different circus shows in our repertoire — traditional, modern, cultural and more. Whatever the event, we have a version ready for it.
↻Children FestivalA funny theatrical children's show with giant puppets, comedy, live interaction and story play.
↻Stage ShowA choreographed stage production with music, costume changes, and a cast sized to your event.
↻RamadanThemed characters and roaming animation created for Ramadan and Eid activations.
↻Food ActivationWorkshops, comedy shows, parades and themed carnival chef presentations — a full food activation programme for malls, markets and brand launches.
↻Winter ShowA complete winter programme: theatrical musical show, themed meet-and-greet with Santa, winter parade, walkabout characters and children's workshops — booked together or one at a time.
↻UAE National DayNational Day performers in UAE colours — parade, roaming animation and traditional local shows.
↻Street FestivalStreet-scale acts for open-air festivals — juggling, comedy and crowd interaction, no stage required.
↻ParadeWe've led Dubai's carnival and parade scene for over 35 years — live musicians, circus acrobats, stilt walkers, roller-skating dancers and more. Whatever the theme or occasion, we build a full carnival parade production around it.
↻Comedy Juggling DuoTwo performers, one act — juggling, physical comedy and quick interaction with the crowd, in a smart classic look that fits any venue.
↻WorkshopWe run educational and creative workshops across many fields — circus skills, food, painting, themed crafts, art and much more.
↻School ProgramWe run shows, festival workshops, themed events and educational programs in schools across the UAE — including UAE National Day and winter programs, plus science festivals and back-to-school events.
Our newest stage play show — where global art meets musical theatre. Live singing, live dancing, and multi-skilled performance carried by one company. A new kind of event, bringing the magic to malls, theatres, and festivals alike, with every show built around a story worth following.
A closer look at our circus event — the acts, the costumes, the energy of a Saltimbanco production.
I'm Celina Miklaszewski, Founder and Artistic Director of a company shaped by generations of creativity. My grandfather was an art photographer and my grandmother an opera singer — their artistic spirit became the foundation of the company we lead today.
My twin sons, Omar and Samy, grew up immersed in the world of circus and live entertainment. Samy began performing at just four years old as a diabolo artist and juggler, and has since grown into an actor, musical-theatre performer, singer and show creator. Omar has worked behind the scenes since childhood, shaping our marketing, artist management and operations.
Today we lead Saltimbanco Italiano together across the Middle East — honouring our circus heritage while embracing musical theatre, live singing, dance and international artistic expression, carrying our family's legacy into a new generation.
— The Miklaszewski Family, Saltimbanco Italiano
Whether it's a festival, a corporate event, or a family celebration — tell us what you're planning and we'll help you build the production around it.
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