'It’s a whole new show,' says Anouchka Bouglione, seventh-generation owner of France’s oldest circus family, as event arrives in Barrie Cirque de Paris, a circus show from France, celebrated its opening night in Barrie. The show plays at the Georgian Mall from May 1 to 11. 1 / 1 Cirque de Paris, a circus show from France, celebrated its opening night in Barrie. The show plays at the Georgian Mall from May 1 to 11. Advertisement Listen to this article Cirque de Paris, a European travelling circus show, celebrated its opening night in Barrie this week with high-wire acts, bicycle tricks and magic. The international cast of artists performed a 90-minute show, which included aerialists, jugglers, tight-wire dancers, clowns and more. The show’s owner, producer and one of its performers is Anouchka Bouglione. The Bouglione family “is the oldest circus family in France,” Bouglione said during a break in the show. She is the seventh-generation owner. This year marks the second year the show has been in Barrie. “It’s a whole new show. The whole cast comes from Europe,” Bouglione said. The Big Top is located at 509 Bayfield St., behind the Georgian Mall, from May 1 to 11. Tickets are available online at this link. Upcoming showtimes in Barrie: