Beyond the informational aspects of this exhibition, interactive elements will let individuals climb into a clown car and test their acrobatic prowess. Pascal Jacob, an avid collector and historian of the circus, is one of the forces behind the exhibition, donating dozens of items from his personal collection. It’s Circus Time!, which runs at the museum until March of 2022, explores the timeline of circus within the province of Quebec, from the early advents in the 18th century all the way up to the modern-day. There’s a rich history of the iconic performing art of cirque within Montreal, and right now at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum, that history is sitting centre ring with It’s Circus Time! Unmatched feats of daring and unforgettable moments of entertainment are housed under those big tents, and it has become such a fixture that it is still the most popular destination among would-be child runaways. The show will include theatre, circus, dance and music.The circus holds a special place in the cultural zeitgeist-there’s an instant grounding and association of it with the wonderment of childhood. Fifteen artists converge on stage for this illuminating nighttime performance that brings the audience up into a celestial realm of wonder. Dive into space and discover the sagas of The Big Dipper, Orion and Cassiopeia that loom above our heads shining brightly in the night sky. This nighttime outdoor show’s theme is around the legends of the constellation. Time for some mesmerizing flips and tricks, and a beat that will make you want to move along. Singers, dancers, musicians and acrobats unite to produce a multicultural show under the TOHU big top. This show includes acrobatic feats to the beat of West African dance rhythms.
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A mystery waiting to be solved, this show is full of acrobatic expertise and mystery, and promises lots of laughter. Expect a ride on a journey of reinvented land with an upside-down barn, following the story of a farmer and his array of sassy animal companions through a mishmash of song, dance, and circus performance.įollow the comedic narrative of an expressive Charlie Chaplan-esque clown who has lost his way and found himself in a bizarre and surreal world. This show includes circus, song, dance, theatre, and, of course, music. Though the festival officially runs from July 8-18, this show starts earlier, on July 2. Some shows will be held outside while others will be indoors or under the big-top, in true circus fashion.
She also says the circus is a great first step into the performing arts for kids and an art form that people of all ages can connect with. “So what will be cool is the idea that you can show up and have your lunch, and then you can see a circus performers going around, and then you can see the show,” says Ruth Wilker, deputy director of Circus Programming at TOHU. The TOHU village is just one of those adaptations. This year’s event is aptly titled Montreal Almost Circus, due to COVID-19 restrictions that have called for innovative adaptations of the art form. So pack a picnic lunch and experience the whimsical world of circus you may even meet an acrobat or two meandering through the gardens or a clown bursting with laughter.
From high-flying acrobats and singers to dancers and whimsical clowns, the Montreal Completement Cirque will be highlighting a lot of talent when it hosts seven circus shows from July 8-18.Ī portion of this year’s festival will be held outdoors at the village on the TOHU site.
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