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 …
KOOZÅ is Here; Get Tickets, Find Joy
If you’ve seen a Cirque Du Soleil show before, then you will understand when I tell you that KOOZÅ is more than an experience, more than a show, and more than a feeling; it’s a gift. At this moment in time, in a world that requires us to seek out joyful experiences more often than usual, KOOZÅ is the playful spectacle we all need. If you haven’t been lucky enough to see a Cirque du Soleil show yet then now is the time to experience KOOZÅ in Gatineau (until September 25th) before it’s gone …
Cirque’s VOLTA Is An Exhilarating Treat For All
In Canada, and across the globe, Cirque du Soleil is a name known for incredible acrobatics, beautiful costumes and enticing storylines. I've had the opportunity to see a couple of their live shows over the years, so I of course jumped at the opportunity to attend the opening night performance of their new show VOLTA, playing in the Capital region for the month of August. When we arrived at the Zibi site in Gatineau, QC (over the Portage Bridge from Ottawa), the massive circus tent was …
Totem by Cirque Du Soleil
I figured that if I stood up last night at Totem by Cirque Du Soleil and shouted "That's enough, stop this madness before someone gets hurt!", the crowd might have turned against me. Still, I wanted to, at least ten times during the gasp-inducing two hour show. Cirque Du Soleil routinely takes what is considered to be amazing physical feats anyway, and then jacks them up into actions that defy the laws of physics. Consider this, the average person is generally impressed with anyone who can …
