OVO by Cirque du Soleil Prepares to Delight Denver
Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to announce its return to Colorado later this year with its high-energy and high-acrobatic production OVO (“egg” in Portuguese). An exciting Cirque du Soleil experience, OVO is a colorful intrusion into a new day in the life of insects, a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teaming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight, and look for love. Through show-stopping acrobatics highlighting the unique personalities and abilities of selected insect species, OVO explores the beauty of biodiversity in all its contrasts and vibrancy. OVO will perform in Colorado at Ball Arena in Denver from September 8 to 11, 2022.
Back on the road since mid-February, after a three-month staging process where two new acts were added, OVO has been delighting audiences in the United States and Canada. From mighty crickets bouncing off trampolines to a hypnotic spider contorting inside her web, OVO exudes extraordinary showmanship to tickle the imagination. Funny and chaotic, yet adorable and wonderful, OVO charms our inner child with its sweet exuberance. “OVO is a feast for the eyes and a fabulous time for all!’’ says the Dragonfly hand balancer Kyle Cragle (seen above), one of OVO’s aerial straps artists.
Comprised of 52 artists, OVO brings to the stage high-level acrobatic acts redefining the limits of the human body. Catherine Audy and Alexis Trudel are OVO’s aerial straps artists, flying over the stage as night butterflies (seen on left). After working together as acrobatic partners for 12 years, the duo were thrilled to hit the road again. ‘’We actually didn’t see each other for almost two years! So the first time we came back training together was very special and it was like doing bicycle actually. It was so easy. In one training, we had all or our moves back… but the thing missing was the audience.’’
Since its opening in Montreal in 2009, OVO has thrilled more than 7 million people in 155 cities in 26 different countries. A thrill that doesn’t get old, according to the circus veteran: ‘’The reaction of the audience… that’s why we are doing what we do. It’s really for the public!’’
Cirque du Soleil has redefined how the world views the circus, from small town talent to a household name. Based in Montreal (Qc), the Canadian organization went on to become a global leader in live entertainment with the creation of world-class immersive and iconic experiences, across six continents. Connecting with audiences by being genuine, human, and inclusive. Working with artists from 90 countries to bring their creativity to life on stages around the world, the company aims to make a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art. Over years, more than 215 million people have been inspired, in over 70 different countries. For more information, visit cirquedusoleil.com.
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