In a different world

TRUEVISIONS GROUP recently announced that it has invested Bt200 million in bringing the world’s number one family entertainment show, “Cirque du Soleil Quidam Live in Bangkok 2015” to Bangkok with shows running from July 29 to August 3 at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani.

“We are both honoured and proud to organise the ‘Cirque du Soleil Quidam Live in Bangkok 2015’ event, which aims to strengthen the group’s position as a prominent provider of world-class, premium content and entertainment. We will of course continue to bring in more and more world-class entertainment shows in the years to come,” says Birathon Kasemsri Na Ayudhaya, head of TrueVisions’ commercial and business development. 

“I’m confident that the audiences can enjoy 360-degree views of this exceptional entertainment experience, which combines all forms of the performing arts including acrobatics, film, theatre, dance and music.”

Cirque du Soleil has been giving great performances and creating amazing shows for more than 30 years. The dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment impresses audiences with acrobatic stunts performed by skilled artists, breathtaking costumes, a unique story line throughout the show, all accompanied by fantastic light and sound and other special effects. These shows have been enjoyed and praised by more than |155 million people in more than 300 cities.

“Cirque du Soleil Quidam Live in Bangkok 2015” is the first show in Thailand and indeed in Asia. It show will feature amazing special effects and comprise more than 100 talented performers as well |as performance equipment that requires up to two Boeing |747-400s to transport.

“Quidam” tells the story of Zoey, a young girl who is tired of her |parent’s behaviour and neglect. Her father is always reading the newspaper while her mother is constantly busy with the housework. She feels that something is missing and escapes to an imaginary world – the Quidam – where she meets strangers in the street.

Highlights include “Statue” |in which two strong, flexible performers move almost imperceptibly, assuming positions impossible without an impeccable sense of balance and “Aerial contortion |in silk” where a young woman becomes one with the column of red fabric that supports and |cradles her.

“Aerial hoops” sees two |performers use hoops attached to the ceiling to perform tricks; and “Spanish Webs” has artists flying over the stage, attached to trolleys on the overhead tracks. In turns or as a group, they occasionally |perform a sudden drop, stopped only by the ropes looped around their waists or ankles.

 

Just imagine

 

- Tickets cost from B1,000 to Bt5,000 at Thai Ticket Major outlets. Call (02) 262 3456 and visit www.ThaiTicketMajor.com.

 

Win a ticket

 

- XP is giving away 5 pairs of tickets for the show. To enter the competition, email [email protected] with your answer to the following question no later than noon on Wednesday, June 10.

 

Why does Zoey escape | to the Quidam?

 

- Please write “Cirque du Soleil quiz” in the subject box and include a telephone number where you can be reached.

- The 5 lucky winners will be contacted directly by the TrueVisions Group.