Cirque Du Soleil’s Saltimbanco is set to open on Friday, July 8 at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
The sets for Cirque du Soleil have been regarded by their designers as more like architecture than theatre.
The environment for Saltimbanco was designed by Michel Crête, who is also responsible for the scenography of Nouvelle Expérience, Fascination, Saltimbanco, Mystère, Alegría, Quidam, "O", and La Nouba. He also had a hand in designing the three theatres that house Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas and Orlando.
Saltimbanco, from the Italian “saltare in banco” which literally means to jump on a bench, is the show the internationally-acclaimed entertainment company first toured here in 1999.
Directed by Franco Dragone, Saltimbanco features a 50-strong international cast of kaleidoscopic talent from more than 20 different countries.
The description goes: “Set inside an imaginary metropolis of colourful inhabitants, Saltimbanco features breathtaking acrobatics and unbelievable athleticism during solo spotlights and epic ensembles.
"Decidedly baroque in its visual vocabulary, the show’s eclectic cast of characters draws spectators into a fanciful, dreamlike world where diversity is a cause for hope.
"Technical expertise and extravagant design are woven together with spectacular costumes, amazing lighting, humour, and enchanting live music. Overflowing with colour, amusement and amazement, Saltimbanco inspires, amazes and creates wonder."
