A circus for the city
MONTECASINO - Internationally acclaimed Cirque Éloize iD will be in South Africa for the first time, opening at the Teatro at Montecasino on 19 August for a limited season.
Enjoyed by tweens, teenagers and adults of all ages, Cirque Éloize iD combines circus arts and urban dance within a high-energy non-stop fusion of lights, sound and incredible body movements.
This unique stage show features astounding acrobatics disciplines with hip-hop and street dances to give a fresh and high octane spin to modern circus.
Brought to South African shores by Showtime Management, Cirque Éloize (pronounced ‘serk ehl-wahz’) gets its name from the flashes of lightning seen on the horison.
The dynamic troupe from Montreal – also home of Cirque du Soleil – comprises 14 performers who incorporate 13 circus disciplines, as well as urban dance.
Founded in 1993, Cirque Éloize has performed in 440 cities around the world; iD is Cirque Éloize’s eighth original production.
Since the company was founded in 1993, Cirque Éloize has become a world leader in contemporary circus arts.
Staging innovative productions, the company specialises in creating shows that combine circus arts with theatre, dance and music in a groundbreaking manner.
Since the show began touring in 2009, it received rave reviews from the public and critics alike.
Details: 011 367 4250; www.montecasino.co.za
