When you think of Cirque du Soleil, you imagine a fantastical world under the big top. But Corteo, Cirque du Soleil's latest marvel, has taken a delightful detour. They've made a comfortable home inside Ottawa's Canadian Tire Centre until July 2nd, and the stage setup? A brilliant spectacle that mirrored the audience, offering a unique feel of intimacy, like we're all part of a whimsical secret society. It's Cirque du Soleil, so naturally, you're in for an abundance of daring feats, each …
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