Cirque du Soleil to raise its Big Top next to Royal Queensland Golf Club in preparation for the Brisbane engagement of LUZIA!
WHAT:
- To mark the arrival of Cirque du Soleil’s astounding production LUZIA in Brisbane, media are invited to attend the raising of the Big Top.
- Almost 100 men and women will be pushing more than 100 supporting poles to raise the canvas to its final position.
- Cirque du Soleil spokespeople will be available after the event for media interviews including Brisbane’s Robert Wilson, a RIGGER on the show, he’s been with Cirque du Soleil for over 20 years!
- The raising marks 25 years that Cirque du Soleil has been visiting Brisbane!
WHEN:
TODAY Saturday, September 14 at 12.40pm
WHERE:
Under the white-and-silver Big Top next to Royal Queensland Golf Club - access to site through Employee Gate 1 of Cirque du Soleil.
Notes:
A hard hat will be provided at your arrival. Flat closed-toed shoes are mandatory.
A few facts about the LUZIA Big Top:
- The Big Top seats more than 2,500 people.
- The entire site set-up takes 8 days.
- The Big Top stands at 19 meters high and is 52 meters in diameter.
- The 4 steel masts each stand at 25 meters tall.
- 550 pegs are required to hold the big top firmly.
- The Big Top can withstand winds up to 75 mph.
- The white-coloured canvas helps counter the effects of the sun, thereby reducing energy consumption and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.
- LUZIA travels with close to 2,000 tons of equipment
ABOUT LUZIA:
LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil plays in Brisbane, under the iconic Big Top next to the Royal Queensland Golf Club, off Curtin Ave East from September 25 to November 10. This stunning new show will deliver unforgettable experiences for both first-time and seasoned Cirque du Soleil devotees, in the state that shares a special love affair with this world famous company. 2024 marks 25 years of Cirque du Soleil touring to Australia.
Written and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, LUZIA invites people to an imaginary Mexico, like in a waking dream, where light (“luz” in Spanish) quenches the spirit, and rain (“lluvia”) soothes the soul. In a series of grand visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances, LUZIA takes audiences on a surrealistic journey through a vibrant world filled with wonders, playfulness and striking artistry. Smoothly passing from an old movie set to the ocean, to a smoky dance hall or an arid desert, LUZIA cleverly brings to the stage multiple places, faces and sounds of Mexico taken from both tradition and modernity. Rich in awe-inspiring moments, LUZIA enchants by incorporating rain into acrobatic and artistic scenes – a first for a Cirque du Soleil touring production.
Fun Facts:
- LUZIA premiered in April 2016 and is Cirque du Soleil’s 38th original production since 1984.
- The word LUZIA is a mix of the word ‘’Luz’’ in Spanish that means light and the word ‘’lluvia’’ that means rain.
- LUZIA is the first touring production to incorporate rain into acrobatic and artistic scenes.
- More than 4.5 million spectators around the world have already seen the awe-inspiring acrobatics and uniqueness of LUZIA.
- In total there are 1,000 pieces of costume seen on stage in LUZIA.
- LUZIA travels with a team of 120 people, including 47 artists, from 26 different countries.
- LUZIA is the 10th Big Top show to visit Australia in 25 years.
Secure tickets for LUZIA's Brisbane shows NOW at www.cirquedusoleil.com/Luzia because tickets are selling fast!
Downloadable LUZIA PR Materials
https://media.cirquedusoleil.com/portals/25gcdno5/LuziaPRMaterial
Media Contact: KATH ROSE 0416 291 493 kath@kathrose.com
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KATH ROSE 0416 291 493 kath@kathrose.com
