Re: [81attendees] Cirque

[Samuel Weiler <[e-mail]>]

On Wed, 27 Jul 2011, Radia Perlman wrote:

> I saw it too.  I was worried that, given that it was free and Cirque
> du Soleil, that you'd need to get there really early to get in, but I
> think there is infinite capacity (everyone just stands around), so you
> can get there at 9:30 PM (when it starts) and get in.

I concur with Radia's assessment.  Even on a lovely, dry Saturday 
night, late arrivals could get in.  There is a reserved seating area 
available for $18, but it seems bit far from the stage(s) and probably 
isn't worthwhile unless you absolutely need to be sitting.

I suggest arriving at 9pm when the doors open.  Like Cirque's 
regular shows, there is some amount of pre-show (all dialogue in 
French).

About the show: running time is about 60 minutes, or about half the 
length of Cirque's regular shows.  They do some things that are 
challenging in tents, like fire juggling.  The acrobatics are similar 
in quality, though perhaps not quantity, to the regular shows.  On the 
whole, the show's production value, music, and cohesiveness are a 
quarter- to half-step down from the regular shows, but it's still very 
good.  Whether you've seen Cirque's regular shows or not, I highly 
recommend it.  (And it's free.)

Some pictures and video, in case you aren't sure what you're getting 
into:
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/evhttp://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/events/chemins-invisibles/photos-illustrations.aspxents/chemins-invisibles/photos-illustrations.aspx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfKzRP9D6Xg

-- Sam