Succeeded by Hybrid forms and oversized shapesThe costumes of the Visitors from another world (Mr. Microcosmos, Klara and Nico) are the result of unusual blends and odd associations: e.g. Circus in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Sidi Larbi CherkaouiYaman Okur meets Thomas Edison in an alternate reality, out of time. KURIOS by Cirque du Soleil. Cirque du Soleil Kurios San Francisco Cast. https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/press/kits/shows/kurios, http://sefabrication.com/en/realisations/kurios/, https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/-/media/cds/images/pressroom/presskits/kurios/pdf/51651r_kur_presskit_en_2018.pdf, https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/press/news/2019/cirque-du-soleil-presents-kurios-cabinet-of-curiosities-in-cinemas-worldwide-this-summer, https://www.fathomevents.com/news/press-release/for-the-first-time-and-for-only-one-night-cirque-du-soleil-in-cinema-presents-kurios-cabinet-of-curiosities-in-theaters-nationwide-this-fall, https://cirquedusoleil.fandom.com/wiki/Kurios?oldid=9919, Eirini Tornesaki - From April 24, 2014 to March 19, 2017. EXPERIENCE KURIOS LIKE A VIP The ultimate Cirque du Soleil experience with the best seats and access to the intimate VIP suite one hour before the … KURIOS™ – Cabinet of Curiosities has a cast of 46 artists from 16 different countries. A total of 26 coats of paint and clear varnish were applied alternately to give the wood its rich finish. Standing 11.5 feet tall, the Seeker’s chair is decorated with recycled pieces of metal. The stage was lowered 14 inches and a bank was installed all around the stage (the bank is a 23-inches-wide raised walkway on which two rails are installed for transporting various props). OC Brisbane, AU - From January 10 to January 26, 2020 Featuring an extraordinary cast of 47 artists from 17 different countries including world-class gymnasts, acrobats, contortionists, hand-puppeteers, yo-yo wizards, clowns, actors and musicians. The tarpaulin at the back of the stage is made of 2231 square inches of fabric that was given a patina. When the production arrives in Australia, it will bring a cast of 47 artists and performers from 17 countries, including gymnasts, acrobats, contortionists, hand-puppeteers, yo-yo wizards, clowns, actors and musicians. The train’s structure is all aluminum and the outer shell is made out of a mostly vinyl canvas. NA Edmonton, AB - From July 20 to August 13, 2017 The mechanical hand is a paragon of the DIY (do it yourself) ethos and evokes the richness and the materials from the era of the greatest scientific discoveries. A collection of otherworldly characters suddenly steps into his makeshift mechanical world. In a place where anything is possible, the show unfolds as the scientist (The Seeker) guides the audience through his steampunk world, accompanied by an energetic gypsy jazz and electro swing soundtrack. Robert Hurwitt in The San Francisco Chronicle. A case in point is the costume of the potbellied Mr. Microcosmos. Composer Gabriel Pinkstone For example, certain parts of the Travelers’ costumes and the top part of the Accordion Man’s costume are made from a stretch material to which metal foil was added. 4.2 out of 5 stars. circus “Cirque du Soleil, or the ‘Circus of the Sun’ was started by two street performers in Canada and it quickly blossomed into a world-renownedcontemporary circus.” As it says on their website, the magic of cirque grew out of the finely hones sensibilities of street artists. Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities A live performance was recorded for Kurios in Miami, Florida in 2012. The 122 tour members come from 23 different countries. AP Singapore, SG - From July 5 to August 18, 2019 During the "Theater of Hands" act, the hot air balloon used to project the performance is made from fabric and has a built in blower system. There are 426 props in the show, the most of any production in Cirque du Soleil’s history. An alternate poetic realityThe performance space is dominated by two structures called “cabinets;” one explores the topic of sound and the other, the topic of electricity. [1], During the opening of the Chaos Synchro 1900 act, Mr. Microcosmos' costume extends to 62 ft. ( 18.8 m. ) in a form of a train for the various performers to go through. In this parallel reality, it is the steam engine and not the internal combustion engine that reigns supreme. Silicone was poured onto century-old planks of wood to produce a mold into which varnish was poured. NA Québec City, QC - From July 24 to August 17, 2014 More than a hundred costumes were created to dress the cast of KURIOS. Speaking of transport, when Cirque du Soleil travels, they don’t travel light. … NA Houston, TX - From April 6 to May 21, 2017 Some have been touring with Cirque du Soleil for more than 15 years. AP Tokyo, JP - From February 7 to July 8, 2018 Grand Chapiteau All performers are responsible for applying their own makeup for every show, which can take them between 40 minutes to two hours. The juggernaut of international circus is a regular visitor to our shores. EU Europe NA North America SA South and Central America AP Asia/Pacific OC Oceania AF Africa When you go to a Cirque Du Soleil show there is an expectation that you will be wowed by the brilliant acrobatics, colourful costumes and superb presentation. What a grand show and a great experience Kurios is. Fiberglass mosquito screens were used to make the windows of the train. 4.2. Autonomous structuresFor greater emphasis on the performance, every act in the show is presented on an independent structure – a module or a promontory – integrated into the set design. 113,419 people like this. Search for "Cirque du Soleil: Kurios" on Amazon.com. with the fingers and 8 feet wide. There are 426 props in the show, the most of any production in Cirque du Soleil’s history. Have your world turned upside down by Cirque du Soleil’s brand new Australian performance, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities. Rima Hadchiti, the artist who plays Mini Lili, is 3.3 feet tall and weighs 41 pounds. Set Designer See more of KURIOS by Cirque du Soleil on Facebook. Cirque du Soleil: Kurios (2015) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. This makeshift mechanical world celebrates the coming together of pre-existing objects. She lives inside her host’s overcoat. The latest Cirque du Soleil production which is currently in Australia and heading to Melbourne is KURIOS, featuring a cast of 47 artists from 17 countries including world-class gymnasts, acrobats, contortionists, hand-puppeteers, yo-yo wizards, clowns, actors and musicians. OC Sydney, AU - From October 2 to December 29, 2019, 2020 Schedule Rob BollingerGermain GuillemotBoris Verkhovsky Edit Cast. Cirque du Soleil ... school, and other items necessary to support the cast and crew. Parents Guide: Add content advisory for parents » User Reviews. AP Osaka, JP - From July 26 to November 4, 2018 NA Toronto, ON - From August 28 to October 26, 2014 Do you have any images for this title? Not Now. Director Genre Michael Jackson: One (2013) Community See All. Klara the telegraph of the invisible –Klara wears an antenna skirt made of hula-hoop-type rings. It took the team of props makers approximately 250 hours to build Mr. Microcosmos’ round belly. Chantal Tremblay The combination of extraordinary acrobatic and physical acts performed by an international cast to immersive live music, all wrapped up in a dazzling, highly polished spectacle, was worlds removed from any circus we had seen. Two people spend 2 hours every day, 6 days a week, for a total of 24 hours a week, doing the laundry. A scene from Cirque du Soleil's "Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities." While the visual references may seem self-evident, the show’s curious yet familiar characters and costumes transport the audience to a time suspended somewhere between past and future, in an alternate reality, as if science had evolved without the internal combustion engine and as if the golden age of the steam engine had continued on, uninterrupted. NA New York, NY - From September 30 to November 27, 2016 In their routine, the acrobats launch each other in the air and perform a series of hair-raising back flips. NA Boston, MA - From May 26 to July 10, 2016 More than a hundred costumes were created to dress the cast of KURIOS. Philippe Guillotel chose five or six main materials that he used extensively and in all possible forms. In actual fact, these objects were salvaged from junkyards then dismantled, amalgamated, given a patina and joined together using tubes and pipes. A fitting tribute to the power of the human imagination, the costumes of KURIOS™ – Cabinet of Curiosities are the result of a visual exploration of the beginnings of science, of the discoveries and inventions that led to the industrial revolution of the 19th Century – from the steam locomotive to electrical power to electromagnetic waves. Cirque du Soleil will bring its newest creation to Australia: KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities. The latest Cirque du Soleil production which is currently in Australia and heading to Melbourne is KURIOS, featuring a cast of 47 artists from 17 countries including world-class gymnasts, acrobats, contortionists, hand-puppeteers, yo-yo wizards, clowns, actors and musicians. The set and props used in Kuriosare inspired by steampunk and retro-future. NA Dallas, TX - From February 17 to March 26, 2017 The print on her leotard evokes electrical circuits and connections. The Seeker's chair stands at 11.5 ft ( 3.5 m. ) tall and is decorated with recycled pieces of metal. About 60% of the artists have already worked with Cirque du Soleil before. Creative Team The set evokes the start of the industrialization era, but as if science and technology had evolved differently and progress had taken on a more human dimension. 340,123 check-ins. Presented on their separate, distinct structures, the acts in the show represent the curios that jump to life inside the Seeker’s workshop. It serves as a projection screen 14 feet in diameter. Cirque du Soleil Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Rigging Designer Comprised of an international cast of 47 artists from 17 countries, Cirque du Soleil takes their latest production to literal new levels. When the outlandish, benevolent characters turn his world upside down with a touch of poetry and humor in an attempt to ignite the Seeker’s imagination, his curios jump to life one by one before his very eyes. Artistic Guide Sound Designer The set makes several references to the industrial revolution and early 19th century without it being tied to that period. Buy tickets for Cirque du Soleil's touring show KURIOS, information on performance schedules, prices and details. OC Adelaide, AU - From May 29 to June 7, 2020 Costume Designer The rola-bola specialist wears a translucent aqua-colored overcoat. Their … Magnificently costumed and styled, KURIOS is a must-see for 2020, and is a whole new world of Cirque du Soleil. NA Chicago, IL - From August 6 to September 30, 2015 Grand Chapiteau Tour, 2014 Schedule Date of Premiere [1], The set and props used in Kurios are inspired by steampunk and retro-future. For more information on the songs featured in Kurios, please visit Kurios (Soundtrack). The set and equipment weigh over 2000 pounds. In his larger-than-life curio cabinet, the Seeker is convinced that there exists a hidden, invisible world – a place where the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams lie waiting. NA Los Angeles, CA - From December 15, 2015 to February 7, 2016, 2016 Schedule COSTUMES – THE CURIOUS ATTIRE OF A HYBRID WORLD. The materials, however, are quite modern and highly sophisticated (velour effects and faux leather appliqués in gold). Mr. Microcosmos carries Mini Lili, his intuitive counterpart, inside his costume using a sling not unlike a baby carrier. Through the door in Mr. Microcosmos’ belly, we can see the furnished interior of Mini Lili’s quarters, which include an armchair as well as other essentials of a Victorian home. KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities is a tale in which time comes to a complete stop, transporting the audience … To create the impression of a real wooden floor, a 3D finish was produced. [1], The huge steampunk-inspired mechanical hand during the contortion act is operated by only one technician by using a pedal and a gear mechanism. The video was shot… Sydney from 2 October 2019, Brisbane from 10 January 2020, Melbourne from 12 March 2020, Adelaide from 29 May 2020, Perth from 16 June 2020. the attire of the Seeker Assistants (the Kurios) – oddball half-human, half-mechanical characters built from scraps and recycled parts by their ingenuous andingenious creator. The clouds per se are made of thermally molded pieces of Plastazote (polyethylene foam). Log In. The DVD for the show was released on December 1, 2013. Martin Labrecque Richard Ouzounian in The Toronto Star. Cirque du Soleil acrobats David James Rimmer and Stéphane Beauregard perform a gravity-defying partner routine with a teeterboard, a seesaw-like gymnastic apparatus, in an astonishing short video. Operated by two artists using a pedal and gear mechanism, the all-fiberglass hand is an automaton built from various parts that look like wood, metal, marble and iron. 116,066 people follow this. Sewing the inside of The Accordion's Costume took an entire week to complete. The wooden floors of Kurios' stage, the 160 panels of wood were made from silicone from molds made from century old planks. Certain parts of the The Seeker's costume and the top part of the Accordion Man's costume were made from a stretchy material with metal foil was added. Some 65 trucks transport close to 2,000 tons of equipment for KURIOS™ – Cabinet of Curiosities. 448 Epsom Road (10,171.28 mi) Melbourne, VIC, Australia, VIC 3031. 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