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Cirque Du Soleil
Category: Arts & Entertainment Performing Arts Performing Arts [Edit]
8400 2E AvMontreal, QC H1Z 4M6
(514) 722-2324
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8 reviews for Cirque Du Soleil
8 reviews in English
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Review from Evilyn T.
4/16/2010 4 photos
I have been to two Cirque shows so far, and am contemplating my third. If only the tickets weren't so expensive! (Not that the performers don't deserve every penny from the ticket price, perhaps I should rephrase that.) If only I wasn't such a broke-ass!
I saw Corteo in Vancouver, which was awesome, unfortunately we bought tickets a little too late so our seats were pretty close to the back, but the costumes and makeup were awesome! I was super stoked to hear that this performance meant "the death of a clown" because they styled the whole show based on old style clowns and had a little comedy bit in the middle. I think the coolest part was the little tiny girl that had the helium balloon and floated through the crowd! OMG that would be so fun!!
The other show I saw was in Montreal last year and it was called Ovo, and I was stoked because my friend scored us FRONT ROW TICKETS!! HOLY SHIT!!! This show was all about bugs and I was so close I could see the lizards licking their lips at me (which was almost offensive at times LOL) and I could see the performers' arm muscles shake as they did their handstands and the sweat beading on their foreheads. For an extra $40 the front row is the place to be! I loved the flirty girl who was the little bumblebee or whatever she was, so cute!!
I will be back in Montreal in a month and am debating on getting tickets to see Totem, the newest show from Cirque, which is about the evolution of the human species. Oh how I wish I had a million trillion dollars! -
Review from Mike V.
5/18/2012
Either you are a Traveling Cirque Fan, or you're not. Vegas is a whole different category.
But seeing a premiere in Montreal was really a trip. It's on the Old Port so it's a perfect place to enjoy 5-à-7 and then catch the late show, or, like we did, enjoy the Sunday show midday post-brunch.
As Cirque shows go, Amaluna was very beautiful but not nearly as awe-inspiring as some of the Vegas shows (nothing really compares to O). They went into incredible detail with costumes and the lighting and even swimming/water (I won't give the details of that away but that was a highlight for sure). And there was one balancing act which I think resulted in me trying not to breathe for about 2 minutes. It was so random and unique we joked "how exactly do your describe that on your resume?"
The comedy however, falls flat (Cirque rarely hits on the comedy. I think Totem was an anomaly)
However, it's a difficult call since you will want to sit closer on this one to enjoy the detail in the costumes and the sets, yet without the "ooooo's and aaahhhs" of the high flying acts, it might be a tougher sell to certain Cirque-fans. -
Review from Julie K.
6/16/2009
This review is specifically about the new show OVO.
Almost too late, I remembered that Montreal is home to the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil. Fortunately for me, when I checked the website a few days prior to my trip to Montreal, I saw that the new production OVO was playing during my trip and a few tickets were still available.
When I was shown to my seat, I was amazed at how close I was to the stage--just two rows, and maybe 12 feet separated me from some of the world's best acrobats. I was so close that I could see the details of their makeup and costumes, like the seemingly two-inch-long eyelashes on the women.
OVO tells the story of a world of insects, including a flirtatious ladybug, a bugtown mayor, and an intriguing stranger who arrives in town carrying a large egg. As a romance develops between the ladybug and the stranger, an equally intense battle over the egg ensues between him and the mayor.
As the story unfolded over the course of two hours, I was treated to an amazing spectacle of vibrant costumes, stirring music, and astonishing athleticism and artistry. Group by group, the various acrobats took center stage to perform their magic. The troupe of Asian girls costumed as red fire ants wowed the audience, followed by the women dressed as black widows dancing on a rope web, and the couple who created a beautiful and touching mating dance while twisting through the air on ropes.
There were also the shiny bronze scarab beetle men who performed a more traditional flying trapeze, and the lone acrobat who commanded attention for his tightrope act and even managed to balance himself by one hand above the rope. But one of the most visually amazing feats was the interaction of the artists with the climbing wall backdrop. Certainly with the aid of trampolines, the acrobats bounced several feet up the wall and clung to the handholds with the easy tenaciousness of flies on a wall, before bouncing back down again.
I can hardly do justice to OVO by describing the performance with just words, so I encourage people to visit the website for a video preview. If you're in Montreal, this is a must-do event. Otherwise, wait until OVO travels to your town on tour. -
Review from Michelle W.
Pierrefonds, QC
1/5/2011
I love the cirque! Once you've seen them you really wont see the point of traditional circuses with animals. Absolutely thrilling. I've seen them three times twice here in Montreal and once in Vegas with Chris Angel Believe. Although I was really thinking I was going to see more Mind Freak and less cirque it was still entertaining but a little disappointing. If you want to see Chris Angel don't go see this show as he is in and out and you don't see much of his freaky self. The shows are good for kids but might be a little much for very young ones under 5. Some of the characters are a little scary.
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Review from Jen C.
7/2/2011
Seeing Cirque Du Soleil in Montreal is like no other experience. This was actually my absolute favorite thing that we did on our trip here and I will for sure hit up the cirque every time I am in Montreal. I saw a Cirque show in Vegas about 4 years ago and have to say that the Vegas show paled in comparison to this show. The Montreal show is in the actual circus tents with the correct stage and lighting and seating, etc. Our seats were amazing -- 3rd row and totally worth it! It was like a dream come true. I could see the performers, their faces, expressions, and their costumes and their props and it was just plain awesome. The show I saw was Totem and I thoroughly enjoyed it and felt like I completely got my moneys worth. The performers are the best in the world; costumes incredibly creative; I could go on and on. This is yet another "must not miss under any circumstances" event to attend in Montreal.
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Review from Lindsey J.
6/10/2009
I'm not going to review any particular show (since I've seen about half of their shows). I'm just going to review them as whole company. Cirque du Soleil is a performing troupe that started in Montreal 25 years ago. Their shows are a very unique cross between the circus (minus the live animals) and musical theatre. The shows usually feature some sort of storyline set to music and involve the high wire, the trapeze, the trampoline and several other Cirque Du Soleil-specific acrobatic acts (you'll just have to see a show to find out...). As a company, they develop one show a year that usually starts in Montreal's Old Port in early summer and then tours the rest of the world starting with Canada. Right now, I think there are 5-10 touring shows with 5-10 "resident" shows at various casinos in Las Vegas (of which the famous "O" is my favorite). Depending on the location, the shows are either in their custom tent and stage or in a theatre built to their specifications. From experience, the shows usually last about 2 hours with an intermission and there are refreshments and souvenirs to buy.
I can guarantee you have never seen anything like the Cirque du Soleil. The shows are still jaw-dropping for me and I've been seeing them for almost 10 years now. Kids LOVE Cirque Du Soleil and the shows are all kid-friendly. I'm looking forward to taking my nieces to a show for the first time.
The down side: the ticket prices are outrageous (but they can get away with it because of the sheer unique-ness of their product) and the shows usually sell out weeks in advance, so if you are planning on going in a group, get tickets as early as you possibly can. -
Review from Christian H.
Vancouver, BC
8/22/2009 1 photo
Prices are steep but the entertainment is steeper. Cirque Du Soleli OVO is amazing. This was my first snd hopefully will not be my last. My partner and I chose to sit in the very front on the side. I believe it was $94 and you may have to turn your hand, but it was well worth it. One can still see all the action clealy. What one should do is go on their site to buy the tickets and you can see the prices and available seats. Make sure there are no poles in the way. I completely and whole heartedly recommend going to see at least one Cirques Du Soleli production. You won't regret it.
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Review from Kwoky L.
8/12/2009
This is my first Cirque du Soleil show under the grand Chapiteau. I was kinda reluctant to go to see OVO after watching the preview but it was actually pretty amazing! I had the second row from the stage and we could clearly see everything. Another awesome experience from Cirque du Soleil, just what I expected.
