Observations from
my weekly wanderings, usually in Northern Virginia (NOVA).
My daughter,
nephew, and I went to Cirque du Soleil - Kurios this week. As usual, it was
very good.
Hmmm – I thought I
was going to get a few more words out of this. *snaps finger* It was very, very
good.
If you’ve never been you should go. I’ve been before to Alegria (my favorite) and Quidam, but
this one Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities, is the first I’ve seen under the
Grand Chapiteau (think circus Big Top).
I suppose I’m being
a bit presumptuous; so in case you are unfamiliar, Cirque du Soleil is an entertainment company, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and the
largest theatrical producer in the world. They have many different shows, most
of them traveling, and a permanent show in Las Vegas (maybe a few other
locations – not sure).
The shows are
reminiscent of the circus, except they don’t have animals, or rings. The
performances tell a story – sort of – but they are really just a venue for a
series of acrobats, contortionists, clowns, etc. with live music. When they
first develop a new show, like Kurios, it tours under the Grand Chapiteau.
After a few years, they expand the tour venues and will play in
arenas/stadiums etc. And then after a few more years the show is retired.
It’s really a
stupendous show, with a definite French feel; the master of ceremonies greets
the audience in French and English and some of the songs are in French. Prior
to this show, I always assumed it all originated in France – sorry Canada. Now
I know better.
And thanks to the
Canada Council for the Arts, which saved the show in 1983-84 when it was on the
verge of bankruptcy.
