Tourism Calgary in partnership with the Stampede Park are proud to welcome back
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL IN CALGARY WITH OVO
A teeming world of insect
Premieres September 7, 2011 for a limited engagement
under the Blue-and-Yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at Stampede Park
General public ON-SALE Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tourism Calgary in partnership with the Stampede Park are proud to welcome back Cirque du Soleil to Calgary with a live Big Top production for the whole family! Proudly presented by the Desjardins Group, OVO premieres September 7, 2011 for a limited engagement under the blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at Stampede Park.
Tickets go on-sale to the general public on Thursday, May 19 via cirquedusoleil.com/ovo or by calling a 1 800 450-1480.
About the show
Directed by Deborah Colker, the first female director at Cirque du Soleil, OVO, meaning “egg” in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement.
When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It is love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual.
The cast of OVO is comprised of 54 performing artists from 16 countries specializing in many acrobatic acts. One highlight of OVOis the stunning flying trapeze act, in which six flyers soar 40 feet in the air, making this the biggest act of its kind to ever be presented under a big top by Cirque du Soleil. It combines many circus disciplines, including banquine, Russian swing and swinging chair. The finale features 20 artists running, jumping and leaping up a 24-foot vertical wall.
The Creative Team behind the world of OVO is: Artistic Guides Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix; Writer, Director and Choreographer Deborah Colker; Director of Creation Chantal Tremblay; Set and props Designer Gringo Cardia; Costume Designer Liz Vandal; Composer and Musical Director Berna Ceppas; Lighting Designer Éric Champoux; Sound Designer Jonathan Deans; Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer Fred Gérard; Acrobatic Performance Designer Philippe Aubertin; and Makeup Designer Julie Bégin.
Performance schedule: Tuesdays to Thursdays at 8:00 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. No performances on Mondays. *Exceptions: There is a 4 p.m. performance on Thursday, September 22.
Cirque du Soleil
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Québec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has 5,000 employees, including more than 1,300 artists from close to 50 different countries.
Cirque du Soleil has brought wonders and delights to more than 100 million spectators in more than 300 cities on five continents. Cirque du Soleil International Headquarters are in Montreal, Canada.
Sponsors
Desjardins Group is the presenting sponsor of the 2011 Canadian tour of OVO. Infiniti, CGI, Xerox and Rogers are the official sponsors.
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Pressroom
For more information about Cirque du Soleil and OVO, please visit our online Press Room at cirquedusoleil.com/press
Press Contact:
The Message Parlour, Blair Cosgrove
Cell: 403-889-4293, Office: 403-210-1442
Email: blairc@themessageparlour.com