The popular Cirque du Soleil brings its latest show, KOOZA, to Vancouver, starting Thursday, July 22. Fans around the world have enjoyed the colourful costumes and the impossible acrobatic feats made to look easy. Here are a few facts you may not know about the Cirque:
– The Grand Chapiteau is 20 meters high, 50 meters in diameter, and supported by four masts each 24 meters tall
– The Big Top can seat over 2,500 people in a climate-controlled environment, and requires a team of about 80 to raise
– Entire site set-up takes seven days, including the Tapis Rouge VIP tent, entrance, rehearsal tents, box office, administrative offices, and a kitchen and dining area for cast and crew
– The “village” travels from city to city in 59 tractor trailers
Tickets are now available online or by phoning 1.800.450.1480.
Skeleton Dance photo courtesy OSA Images.
