Cirque du Soleil Presents Ovo
New Cirque du Soliel Production Debuts this Spring in Montreal
Jun 2, 2009
Ovo, in Portuguese, means egg.
In the language of Cirque du Soleil, Ovo means magical story-telling, lyrical rhythms, colorful eye-catching costumes, and heart-pounding acrobatics all centered in a place where bugs, insects, and creepy crawlies take center stage.
Ovo writer, director, and choreographer Deborah Colker took inspiration from the documentary film “MicroCosmos,” a 2005 movie that took a close-up look at the very tiny world of backyard bugs.
“Colker felt it would be an interesting concept to enter into the world of insects and to show that world to the human eye,” said Ovo artistic director Marjon Van Grunsven.
In Ovo, a cast of 53 circus artists from 13 countries interprets this unique world of bugs. Butterflies, spiders, crickets, fleas, ladybugs, and ants are all present and accounted for.
Costume designer Liz Vandal incorporated colorful organic and synthetic fabrics and materials, and unique pleating techniques to convey, not imitate, a close-up view of bugs. Gringo Cardia’s set design features organic elements such as a spider’s web, a 20-foot mechanical flower, and, of course, a giant mysterious egg.
2009 Montreal Dates for Ovo
- Now through July 19.
- At the Old Port of Montreal.
- Adult tickets range from $60 to $125.
2009 Quebec City Dates for Ovo
- July 30 through Aug. 23.
- At the Old Port of Quebec.
- Adult tickets range from $55 to $120.
2009 Toronto Dates for Ovo
- Sept. 3 through Oct. 18.
- At the Port Lands on Cherry Street.
- Adult tickets range from $65 to $125.
How to Get Tickets for Ovo
- Reduced admission is available for children, student and senior tickets.
- These prices are in Canadian dollars.
- The Tapis Rouge or Red Carpet tickets include VIP treatment and cost $250.
- Call (800) 450-1480.
Montreal Celebrates Cirque du Soleil at the Tour de l’Ile and Fireworks Festival
Montreal’s premier bike fest, the Tour de l’Ile, as well as the Montreal International Fireworks Competition also celebrate their respective 25th birthdays this year as well. Cirque du Soleil kicks off the Tour de l’Ile bike tour while enjoying a night of fireworks dedicated to them.
Cirque du Soleil adds their unique flavor to the Montreal Bike Fest when founder Guy Laliberte, along with 500 Cirque du Soleil cyclists, will offer a most colorful Tour de l’Ile send-off June 7.
“Tour de l’Ile is a street festival and Guy Laliberte began his circus career as a street performer,” Joelle Sevigny, Executive Director of Velo Quebec Evenements, the Bike Fest organizer said. “So it’s a good vibe together.”
- The Tour de l’Ile is held June 7.
- Call (514) 521-8356 or (800) 567-8356.
The Montreal International Fireworks Festival Pays Tribute to Cirque du Soleil
Montreal’s La Ronde Amusement Park hosts the 25th edition of the International Fireworks Competition. There are 11 pyrotechnic masterpieces in all including an opening show, eight competition displays, a closing tribute to Cirque du Soleil, and a shorter awards ceremony display.
- The Montreal Fireworks Festival runs June 13 through Aug. 22.
- The Cirque du Soleil tribute is held Aug. 15.
- The shows begin at 10 p.m. and last about 30-minutes.
- The event is held rain or shine.
- Call (514) 397-2000.
Cirque du Soleil also co-presents Aqua, a new multimedia installaion at the Montreal Science Centre through Sept. 7.
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