Cirque Du Soleil - Varekai

Recently I got to see a performance by "Cirque Du Soleil", a musical circus troupe who perform across North America and Europe. It was long standing in my todo list, but I couldn't see their show at Vancouver B.C. in 2004 when they were performing there. But since May this year they've been performing here and I thought I should not miss this opportunity.

"Cirque Du Soleil" ("Circus of the sun"), is an entertainment company based in the French speaking province of Quebec in Canada. Started by 2 street performers in Montreal in 1984, the company has a variety of shows they perform at different places including the Bellagio (Las Vegas, NV) and the Walt Disney World Resort (FL). I happen to see the Varekai show here.

Varekai means "wherever" in Romany and is based on the mythical character Icarus. Icarus falls from the sky after overriding his father's words to keep away from the sun, as the wax keeping his wings together would melt if he went closer to the sun. The show doesn't have many trapeze acts, but the juggling and the pots act (by the Chinese kids) are out of the ordinary. The music and sound effects are great and is performed live, which makes the performance a notch higher. The fireflies simulation give you a tingly feeling and is done well. The comedy is ok and a little bit of French would help you enjoy the show a bit more. The supple bodies of the main artistes are a treat to watch as they gyrate and flaunt their flexibility.

The show is around a couple of hours excluding a 25 minute intermission. A must see show, though it could be perceived as expensive. But the justification is that a good seat would cost you just 4 dinners at a restaurant :-).

Until next time.....

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