Circus with a difference to hit Monte Casino
It was first staged in 2009 and has since been seen by more than 500 000 people in 50 cities in 12 countries.
Cirque Éloize, a dynamic 14-member troupe, will hit South Africa like a thunderstorm in August.
The performers 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. It was first staged in 2009 and has since been seen by more than 500 000 people in 50 cities in 12 countries.
What exactly is Cirque Éloize iD? Imagine a deserted urban space that comes to life on stage as the electronic yet poetic rock music begins. An amazing array of playful, skilled and youthful city dwellers meet on the streets to captivate you with their jaw-dropping movements as the city comes alive in an explosion of light, sound and non-stop movement.
The show’s lucid energy and poetry explores the idea of freedom – the notion of going down into the underground is enticing as the younger generation takes over the city by dancing and jumping that turns it into a place of wonder where anything can happen.
In the middle of the city exists a public space. It’s a spot where one can seek refuge and escape anonymity, to express one’s inDividuality and affirm one’s iDentity.
Now imagine two rival gangs, sharing a public place at the heart of a city, and seeking to express their iDentity and inDividuality, and you have iD.
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 path-breaking manner.
It’s time for a dance fuelled adrenaline rush. Get ready to be blown away by the pulsating and captivating performances that make Cirque Éloize iD the not to be missed family entertainment happening of the year.
The show will run at The Teatro at Monte Casino from August 19 for a limited season. Book now at Computicket.
For further show information, visit www.montecasino.co.za or www.showtime.co.za
