Available online, June 13, at 5am AEST on CirqueConnect cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect
This Saturday, Cirque du Soleil are opening their historical vault to bring fans selected acts from iconic shows. As part of its CirqueConnect special, three of the first shows ever performed under the Cirque du Soleil Big Top have been revealed.
The early creations demonstrate how Cirque du Soleil have transformed circus acts into internationally recognised live theatrical experiences. Featuring Cirque Réinventé from 1987, Nouvelle Expérience from 1990 and Saltimbanco from 1992, viewers can witness the undeniable artistic and creative growth from the world-famous entertainment producer.
Through these conceptual productions, Cirque du Soleil have changed the entertainment world by integrating a theoretical and dynamic story line into a uniquely poetic experience. Dedicated to Cirque du Soleil fans all over the world, this week’s brand-new 60-minute special will take viewers down memory lane for a colorful and emotional journey into its early beginnings.
Cirque Réinventé
Cirque Réinventé performed for the first time to an American audience at the Los Angeles Art Festival in 1987. It was a critical and financial milestone for Cirque du Soleil. This show was the springboard for the company’s explosion on the international scene. Cirque Réinventé then went on to continue its North American tour after a brief appearance at the Calgary Winter Olympics.
Nouvelle Expérience
Nouvelle Expérience premiered in 1990 and was the fourth creation of Cirque du Soleil and turned out to be its most popular show to date, performed until 1993. Led by the company’s co-founder, Gilles Ste-Croix, the production tried out new ideas to further heighten the show experience. This is where the curtain that separates the artists from the audience was eliminated in order for both to feel part of a larger communal experience.
Saltimbanco
In 1992, Cirque du Soleil added a monument to its repertoire of shows with Saltimbanco. This production became the company’s longest running production by the time it closed. Performed under the Big Top from 1992 to 2006 in its original form around the world, a new adaptation of the show started touring in 2007.
Fans can tune in this Saturday June 13th at 5am AEST the learn about the history of Cirque du Soleil on the CirqueConnect content hub. If 5am is a little too early for a Saturday, the special will remain available on the CirqueConnect content hub. You can tune in here or at cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect.