CIRQUE DU SOLEIL IS BACK (By Hostel Buenos Aires)

From May 29th to June 20th, the most famous circus in the world returns to Buenos Aires. The Cirque du Soleil will present their new show “Quidam”. After the great success of its former presentations “Saltimbanco” and “Alegría” that gathered more than 350.000 people in our country, the new show is meant to be “an evolution that includes more technological elements and computers”, says Robert McKenzie, General Manager.

“Quidam” is an unique combination of acrobatic performances, technical skills, astonishing wardrobe and flamboyant settings under the supervision of Director Franco Dragone and Creative Director Pilles Ste–Croiz. Since the beginning of the tour in Canada, the show has summoned more that 9 million people in 20 countries. The cast is formed by 50 amazing artists from 15 different countries and the assembly wears more than 250 wardrobe pieces, 200 pairs of shoes and 500 objects in scene, plus suspended platforms that bring the artists closer to the audience.

In a cooperative creative process, the directors try to explore the different worlds inside everyday life, giving the characters specific characteristics that reflect their own personality. The soundtrack, by musician Benoit Jutras, includes live music (from violins to guitars) and vocal solos that travel from a childish voice to a strong male record that create and intense and sensitive atmosphere.

From May 29th, you’ll be able to enjoy the wonderful spectacle in Buenos Aires. The show will take place in the Complejo del Rio in the North Area of Buenos Aires, Vicente López neighborhood, in the corner of Laprida and Bartolomé Cruz streets. The ticket’s price are in the range of 200 and 650 Argentine pesos (50 to 160 American dollars).