Pure energy

Acro Lamp

An aerial artist flies in long sweeping arcs. Hanging on with his hands or feet, he swings and spins gracefully using the light to metaphorically illuminate the journey of the character.
Hand to hand

Two colourful acrobats perform a daring hand to hand duo while rolling on a unicycle as part of a striking group choreography.
Shape diving

In an electric, urban atmosphere, artists tumble and jump through shapes, sometimes feet first, sometimes backwards, sometimes bent in half, even adding breakdancing and hip-hop-style moves into the mix.
BMX

Five riders invade the stage to deliver a jaw-dropping, fast and furious performance of nonstop acrobatics on wheels.
Flatland & Ballet Duo

Coming from disciplines that seem worlds apart, two artists create mirror-like images in a mesmerizing synchronized choreography.
Rope Skipping

With an urban, hip hop attitude, they tumble, flip, and perform handstand hops through the spinning ropes.
Acrobatic Ladders

Artists climb on two giant articulated ladders pivoting on stage. They execute stunning acrobatic figures while spinning majestically over the audience.
Trampowall

The playful and mischievous FREESPIRITS playfully climb, dive and jump off the building that represents the monochrome city environment of the GREYS and transform the space into a playground.

About VOLTA

About the show VOLTA by Cirque du Soleil

Freedom is the ultimate achievement

WAZ, once a young boy full of dreams and aspirations, has lost touch with himself. He’s ashamed of who he is because of his difference. He becomes a contestant on the MR. WOW SHOW to access the ultimate consecration: love and acceptance from others. What he finds in this process is something else. That fame is not the answer. It is only upon meeting the FREESPIRITS and in returning through the memories of his childhood that he once again comes in touch with who he truly is, and has the courage to show his true self to the world. He will discover that ultimate freedom comes with self-acceptance, and with the liberation of the judgement of others.

VOLTA is about being true to oneself, fulfilling one’s true potential, and recognizing one’s own power to make it possible. Inspired in part by the adventurous spirit that fuels the culture of street sports, the show weaves acrobatics in a visually striking world driven by a stirring melodic score.

Discover the Characters

Characters WAZ from Volta by Cirque du Soleil

WAZ

Waz, a gameshow contestant, that has lost touch with himself. He’s ashamed of who he is because of his difference. Follow him as he enters the show in search of fame, thinking that this will bring him love and acceptance from others. What he will find is something else. That fame is not the answer. If fame doesn’t provide freedom and acceptance, then what does? Will WAZ reconnect with his true self – and stand up for all that makes him truly unique? Will he realize that his difference is what makes him extraordinary?