Cirque du Soleil is set to dazzle audiences once again with its 25th-anniversary show, “OVO,” next summer in Ottawa.
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Performed at Canadian Tire Centre, this production offers a journey into the vibrant world of insects, showcasing extraordinary acrobatics and a compelling storyline.
What to Expect
- An Enchanting Ecosystem: “OVO” immerses the audience in a colourful habitat teeming with insect life, where creatures work, play, fight, and search for love in a nonstop flurry of energy and movement.
- A Mysterious Egg: The appearance of a strange egg captivates the insect community, symbolizing the enigma and cycles of their lives, and sparking curiosity and wonder among the colony.
- A Tale of Love: The narrative follows a quirky, gawky insect who, upon arriving in this bustling environment, instantly falls for a charming ladybug, adding a heartfelt dimension to the spectacle.
What to Experience:
You can look forward to a fusion of art, performance, and innovative design that brings the hidden world of insects to life in unprecedented ways.
- Stunning Acrobatics: Witness crickets launching off trampolines and a hypnotic spider twisting gracefully within her web, highlighting the incredible talents of an international cast representing 17 nationalities, including artists from Brazil, Russia, and Canada.
- Innovative Set Design: Designed by Gringo Cardia, the set draws inspiration from natural structures created by insects, featuring organic shapes with minimal straight lines to mimic a genuine habitat.
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- Giant Props and Interactive Elements: Marvel at the colossal 30-foot mechanical flower that blooms on stage, serving as both a prop and a character, and explore the multifunctional Wall that performers climb, disappear into, and use as a dynamic platform.
Trip Planning – OVO – Cirque du Soleil
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When: July 2 to 6, 2025
Duration: Each performance is 100 minutes long, not including a 25-minute intermission, allowing audiences ample time to immerse themselves in the experience.
Where:
“OVO” will be staged at Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr., Ottawa.
How Much:
$49 + applicable taxes and fees and up