Cirque du Soleil now in Manila!

Don't we Filipinos love circus? I love circus! I really, really love circus! I'm not refering to the one that's happening at the Senate, Congress or even in show business now. I'm refering to the theatrical form of circus. The one with amazing production designs, stunningly colorful costumes and jaw-dropping stunts! And just today, I got to attend the press confenerence of the mother of all circus in the world - Cirque du Soleil.

Yes! For the first time in the Philippines and for the first time in Asia, the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil will be performing here in Manila showcasing their bone-breaking stunts through Varekai.

Pronounced as ver-ay-'kie, which means "wherever" in Romany language of the gypsies - the universal wanderers, this production will pay tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition and to those who quest with infinite passion.

During its press conference, which held a while ago at the Manila Grand Ballroom of Manila Hotel, we witnessed the display of talents of this amazing performers, which is headed by their writter and director Mr. Dominic Champagne.

Here's a clip of their stunt last night:

Press people got also a chance to have a little Q&A portion to the director and promoters of the show after that small performance. And it was when we learned that stating this 12:00 midnight, the tickets for this show will be on SALE!

Discountyerd tickets can be avail through their online box office at www.hoopla.ph and www.cirquedusoleil.com. You may also inquire through 775-0939, 881-0947, 0919-4508125 and at 0917-4436463.

Varekai will run from June 22, 20111 for a limited engagement under the Blue-and-Yellow Grand Chapiteau (big Top) at Luneta, across Quirino Grandstand.

So, what are yoy waiting for? Hurry, and reserve your tickets now! I believe they'll be only having 20 shows here in the Philippines, so we better not miss this once in a lifetime chance to catch this Quebec-based organization that made the standard of circus performances so high.

Performance schedule
22-Jun-11 7:30 PM
23-Jun-11 7:30 PM
24-Jun-11 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
25-Jun-11 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
26-Jun-11 1:00 & 5:00 PM
27-Jun-11
28-Jun-11 7:30 PM
29-Jun-11 7:30 PM
30-Jun-11

1-Jul-11    7:30 PM
2-Jul-11    3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
3-Jul-11    1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
4-Jul-11
5-Jul-11    7:30 PM
6-Jul-11    7:30 PM
7-Jul-11    7:30 PM
8-Jul-11    7:30 PM