The new show from Cirque Eloize takes us back to the innocence of childhood through a unique theatrical circus. The “animal-less” circus, following the tradition which was born and established in French-speaking Canada from the creators of Cirque du Soleil and of our own Cirque Eloize.Click here for a video of the performance
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Daniele Finzi Pasca sat in his backyard in Lugano, Switzerland, waiting in anguish for the first summer rain. As a child, he felt real freedom only when his clothes were soaked from the rain drops, and could keep playing undisturbed in the small water lakes. Today, the 44 year old director, choreographer, writer, clown and moving spirit behind Rain, sets up a performance along with 13 members of the Canadian group Cirque Eloize, based on a nostalgic mood for his childhood years and recalling images from his past memories.
The protagonists of this acrobatic theatre performance play themselves in a story that unfolds on a theatre stage during a rehearsal. As the artists meet their glances reveal erotic stories, hide secret passions and express familiarity. The main difference is of course that these actors can also balance on a beam, hang upside down from a suspended ring, impress with their juggling tricks, swing along a wheel and amaze with their spontaneous acrobatic tricks in a shallow pool of water.
Rain is the sixth production of Cirque Eloize. The original creators are a group of seven inspired graduates of the National School of Circus in Montreal who started performing 15 years ago on the little known Magdalen Islands off the coast of Canada. Until today, the group which numbers more than 100 members have visited many theatres around the world presenting an alternative circus combing theater, dance and acrobatics. They have presented more than 3,000 shows in 30 countries and have taken part in a multitude of prestigious festivals.
For many who are familiar with this group of inventive Canadians, having watched the two previous shows in Athens : Excentricus (2002, Athens College Theater) and Nomade (2003, Big Top Theatre), and for those who will come to enjoy for the first time, the director Frinzi Pasca describes Rain as “tender, simple, direct, full of sensuality and hope”. A family show!
Ticket Prices for Fri., Sat., Sun.:
Α Zone : Adults 58 € - Children up to 16 years old 48 €
(Ticket services included 3 €)
Β Zone : Adults 46 € - Children up to 16 years old 36 €
(Ticket services included 2 €)
Γ Zone : Adults 34 € - Children up to 16 years old 24 €
(Ticket services included 2 €)
Δ Zone : Adults 22 € - Children up to 16 years old 12 €
(Ticket services included 1 €)
Ticket Prices for Mon., Wed., Thur.:
Α Zone : 48 € (Ticket services included 3 €)
Β Zone : 36 € (Ticket services included 2 €)
Γ Zone : 24 € (Ticket services included 2 €)
Δ Zone : 12 € (Ticket services included 1 €)
Days and time :
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21rst of December
4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19th of December at 20.30
6, 13 and 20th of December at 15.00 and 21.00
7, 14 and 21rst of December at 12.30 and 18.30
Duration: 1 hour and 40' without the break, Break: 20'
Live orchestra: No
27.11.2008