Montreal, Circus Capital of the World!

Monday, December 5th, 2011

You’ve chosen your Studio Meublé accommodations and are now looking for outing ideas ? Seeing as you are in the circus capital of the world, why not attend one of the following shows ?

Cirque du Soleil

The reputation of Cirque du Soleil is firmly established. A show to see is Dralion, a combination of eastern and western acrobatic prowess, from Dec. 18-30. As of April 19, 2012, the 32nd creation of Cirque du Soleil, Cirque 2012 (tentative title), is set to debut on the quays of the Old Port of Montreal. If you should be in Montreal on March 20, 21 or 22 or even on July 6 or 7, be sure to catch the show the whole world is raving about : Michael Jackson : The Immortal Word Tour.

Cirque Éloize : Returns Home

The cirque Éloize is back in Montreal for a final series of performances of Rain – comme une pluie dans tes yeux. The troupe will perform at Monument National, from Dec. 6-30. This show is a blend of circus arts, theatre, music, and dance, covering themes of childhood, freedom and family. Get your tickets today !

C!RCA : Visitors from Far Away !

As part of the Montréal en lumière festival, the Australian company C!RCA will present its self-titled show. In a performance where dance and circus arts merge, the artists explore the balance of power between man and woman. Dancers and acrobats display their talents to the music of Jacques Brel, Leonard Cohen, Radiohead, etc. A must-see creation !

Photo source: Cirque du Soleil Facebook Page