Can a horse and a lion fall in love? This is the “cheeky” through-line of Circus Krone’s newest show  Mandana. Celebrating the relationship and collaboration of the company’s directors, horse trainer Jana Mandana Lacey Krone and lion trainer Martin Lacey Jr, this show premiered to a full house in its 5000 seat tent on April 4th, 2019 on the same 4.5 million square foot field that hosts Oktoberfest in Theresienwiese Munich.

It was clear from the large press presence that this show was the company’s earnest attempt to generate enthusiasm around their company and redefine their public image. Bringing the production value of a Broadway show to the roots of traditional circus, Mandana celebrates the best of theatrical and traditional styles. The History Despite its stature and over 100 year legacy, Circus Krone suffers a mixed reputation amongst Europeans. The company is run by animal trainers, and many people object to the company’s use of animals in their shows (Mandana features over 20 horses, 16 lions and tigers, plus zebras, llamas, and ca...