Archive for July, 2006

  • Didyaknow? – The Cirque Video Catalog

    Didyaknow? – The Cirque Video Catalog

    Didyaknow that Cirque du Soleil has released its product onto video for home consumption since its inception? In the 1980’s, Cirque du Soleil’s television productions were overseen by Telemagik, an in-house production company, and released independently. Telemagik filmed and/or released the documentaries: “Quel Cirque”, “Saltimbanco’s Diary”, “Illusion of Truth: Alegria”, “Full Circle”, and “Baroque Odyssey, as [...]

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  • CirqueTech – Dralion at the RAH

    CirqueTech – Dralion at the RAH

    When Cirque du Soleil visits London with a touring production its setup is unlike anywhere else in the world. What makes London different than any other international city? The Royal Albert Hall (RAH). When Cirque comes to town their trademark blue-and-yellow swirled big top is not raised; instead, Cirque du Soleil resides inside this grand [...]

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  • Quarterly Compendium Released (Q2 2006)

    Quarterly Compendium Released (Q2 2006)

    Fascination! released its second “Quarterly Compendium”, a collection of articles, news and features posted to the Fascination! Newsletter website in April, May and June 2006. You can find the Quarterly issue in our Back Issues category or read it here. a2a_config.linkname="Quarterly Compendium Released (Q2 2006)"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://www.CirqueFascination.com/?p=195"; a2a.init("page");

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  • Article on Cirque’s Music

    Article on Cirque’s Music

    The Philadelphia Inquirer published an article on Wednesday scratching the surface of the lyrical development of some of Cirque du Soleil’s music. You can read the article by following the link below: http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/magazine/daily/15121970.htm a2a_config.linkname="Article on Cirque’s Music"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://www.CirqueFascination.com/?p=194"; a2a.init("page");

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  • This Week in Cirque History: 7/27 – 8/2

    This Week in Cirque History: 7/27 – 8/2

    It’s time to check your Cirque calendars – This week in Cirque History: Jul.27.2004 –- Varekai opened Boston Jul.27.2004 -- Varekai CD released in US (CDS Musique) Jul.28.1993 -- Saltimbanco opened Chicago Jul.29.1999 –- Dralion opened Toronto Jul.31.1990 -- Cirque Réinventé opened London Jul.31.1997 –- Quidam opened San Jose Jul.31.2003 -- Zumanity Begins Preview Performances Aug.01.1986 -- Le Magie Continue opened Saint-Sauveur Aug.01.1990 -- [...]

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