Balancing on a tightrope seems impossible at the best of times, but imagine doing it bobbing around at sea while on a boat. Well, for the talented artists at Cirque du Soleil, this is exactly what they have to contend with, with the company’s newest shows taking place on the water. The Montreal-headquartered firm has partnered with MSC Cruises to offer exclusive shows on board a new fleet of passenger liners. We gained behind the scenes access at the colourful Cirque Du Soleil HQ, to see how these special productions are designed from start to finish. There are currently two Cirque d...
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I realised I was sitting there with a big grin on my face as I settled in to watch Cirque du Soleil's jaw-dropping production Ovo at London's Royal Albert Hall. Full of fun, humour and dazzling colour, this is a show that will brighten the rainiest of days. The nature-inspired spectacle, conceived by Brazilian writer Deborah Colker, delves into the world of insects, with performers transforming themselves into cartwheeling beetles, twirling butterflies and creeping spiders. It first premiered in Montreal in 2009 and it is currently showing in London before moving to Antwerp in March. From...
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