The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Foundation will present the New Shanghai Circus at 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 8 at the Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

The company comprises 30 gymnasts and acrobats from China, including many who have received medals in China’s national competitions. 

The show is an orchestrated presentation of Chinese circus acts, dating back to harvest festivals of 2,000 years ago, enhanced by choreography, lighting, scenery and music.

The performers are contortionists, acrobats, jugglers, comic knife throwers and comedians.

Tickets are $29 to $39, with group discounts available.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com, or the Civic Arts Plaza box office. 

For information, call (805) 449-ARTS (2787) or visit www .civicartsplaza.com.