I keep hearing wonderful reviews of a production called “Rain†and the Cirque Éloise troop.
Éloise is based in Montreal, which is also the birthplace of the much larger Cirque du Soleil, giving the island city the distinction of creating two of the most theatrical circus companies in the world. But while Soleil performs in grand ballrooms in Las Vegas and huge show spaces elsewhere, Cirque Éloise prefers the intimacy of smaller spaces, having traded the big tent for the theatre.
“Rain†is the second piece of a trilogy of pieces created for Cirque Éloise by Daniele Finzi Pasca, an Italian innovator who has also worked recently with Cirque du Soleil.
The show is built around nostalgia for childhood memories – the simple concept of not having enough sense to come in out of the rain – and each of the astounding feats of strength or agility is linked somehow to a story beyond the act, resulting in perhaps the most mystical, magical and marvelous performance you’ll see this or any other year.
Cirque Éloise – official website
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