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Cirque Éloize iD – First time in SA
First time ever in SA, Cirque Éloize’s iD
to debut at Montecasino
http://www.cirque-eloize.com/en/shows/id
It’s a thrilling spectacle of circus arts and urban dance never seen before in this country as Cirque Éloize’s iD heads to South Africa for the first time. Directed by Jeannot Painchaud, iD is a high-energy production, blending acrobatics, street dance and hip hop. The show opens at the Teatro at Montecasino on 19 August 2014 for a limited season. Tickets are on sale at Computicket.
Brought to South Africa by Hazel Feldman’s Showtime Management, Cirque Éloize’s iD has been enjoyed by more than 400 000 spectators in nearly 600 performances in 50 cities across the globe in 12 countries. In this show the contemporary circus world meets the world of urban dances. Set in an inner-city environment, iD explores the themes of identity, individuality and autonomy in a culture where omnipresent images cause us to lose our reference points, making us express the same values by way of different codes. The show’s energy and poetry will surpass the expectations of audiences and make iD the talk of “Jozi” in 2014. “The recent runaway success of the show in London says it all – this is a unique and massively exciting show for the whole family – kind of a TAP DOGS on steroids..!!!’ says Hazel Feldman.
Since the company was founded in 1993, Cirque Éloize has become a world leader in contemporary circus arts. Staging innovative productions, the company specializes in creating shows that combine circus arts with theater, dance and music in a path-breaking manner. Cirque Éloize recently partnered with Cirque du Soleil® based on a common creative vision and international entertainment appeal.
iD features a cast of 15 acrobats and performers, and incorporates innovative multimedia elements, as well as a rock and electronica inspired soundtrack created by composers Jean-Phi Goncalves and Alex McMahon. In Cirque Éloize’s iD, acrobatic disciplines are combined with the energy of hip-hop and street dances, giving a fresh and high octane spin to modern circus.
The show’s Director, Jeannot Painchaud says, “It is with great pleasure that we bring this urban tale, filled with color, passion and energy to Johannesburg for the very first time. In keeping with the company’s tradition, with iD we’ve again combined different art forms – this time urban dances – to infuse their energy and edginess to the acrobatic performances. Now imagine two rival gangs, sharing a public place at the heart of a city, and seeking to express their iDentity and inDividuality, and you have iD.”
Since the show began touring in 2010, it received rave reviews from the public and critics alike. The Toronto Star wrote “You’re not going to find a more energetic, mind-blowing, roof raising piece of entertainment than iD”, while The Boston Globe said “Astonishing! A truly memorable evening with propulsive music and explosive dancing!” To put it simply, the Montreal Gazette described it as “West Side story gone hip hop circus” and the Miami Herald defined it as “Jaw-dropping entertainment! An eloquent testament to imagination, artistry and the child within us all!” Just recently, when the troupe performed in London, The Guardian wrote: “It mixes circus and urban dance to cracking effect (…) the skill and excitement levels are sky-high” and the Telegraph enthusiastically described the show, “Cirque Éloize’s famed iD spectacle, is an eye-popping display of contemporary circus acts fused with frenetic urban dance and graphically staged theatre.”
Cirque Éloize’s iD is directed by Jeannot Painchaud. The set design, illustrations and video projections are created by Robert Massicotte in collaboration with Alexis Laurence. The music is composed by Jean-Phi Goncalves and Alex McMahon, while the lighting is by Nicolas Descoteaux. Krzysztof Soroczynski acted as show acrobatic designer and head-trainer. iD also includes an artistic contribution from Mourad Merzouki.
Get ready to be blown away by the mesmerizing, pulsating and captivating performances that make Cirque Éloize iD the not to be missed family entertainment happening of 2014. It’s like no other show ever seen before in South Africa. You don’t want to miss it!
Book now at Computicket. For further show information visit www.montecasino.co.za or www.showtime.co.za. Follow Cirque Éloize iD on Twitter @showtime_SA and Facebook /showtimemanagementsa
SHOW INFORMATION
VENUE:
Teatro at Montecasino
DATE:
From 19 August 2014 for a limited season
SHOW TIMES:
No Monday shows
Tuesday to Saturday @ 20h00
Saturday @ 15h00
Sunday 14h00 and 18h00
TICKET PRICES:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday @ 20h00 & Sunday @ 18h00:
R120, R 150, R 250, R 350
Friday @ 20h00, Saturday @ 15h00 and 20h00 and Sunday @ 14h00
R150, R200, R300, R 400
BOOKINGS:
Computicket by calling 0861 915 8000 / 011 340 8000, visit www.computicket.com or visit your nearest Computicket service centre.
ABOUT CIRQUE ÉLOIZE
Since the founding of the company in 1993, Cirque Éloize has been expressing its innovative nature through theatricality and humanity. By combining circus arts with theater, dance and music in an original manner it has positioned itself at the heart of the renewal of circus arts. With ten original productions to its credit, Cirque Éloize has presented more than 4,000 performances in 440 cities, in some 40 countries around the world. The company has also been presented in international festivals around the world and has won numerous awards including 10 medals and prizes at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris. In addition to its touring shows, Cirque Éloize develops custom made concepts for international special events. To date, more than such 1,300 events have taken place. Cirque Éloize currently has two shows on tour: iD and CIRKOPOLIS. For more information about the company, please visit cirque-eloize.com.
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Cirque Éloize iD - First time in SA
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