Incredible Acts of Strength and Balance: La Nouba by Cirque Du Soleil:

You will either love La Nouba by Cirque Du Soleil, or you will hate it. Since I’ve never seen any of the other productions for Cirque Du Soleil, I have nothing to compare it to. So personally, I loved it! I haven’t been to a circus since I was 5 years old, but let me tell you, this isn’t your ordinary circus. You will find the clowns, the flying trapeze act, the high wire act, cyclist, acrobats and much, much more. But don’t expect to see lions, tigers, elephants and bears. This circus production doesn’t have animals. It’s more like a theatrical production, with extremely talented people performing daring feats and acrobatics, to some of the most haunting and memorable music I’ve ever heard. The combination of music, scenery , lighting and the performances, was mesmerizing and totally captivating.

La Nouba had my attention from beginning to end. It’s funny, it’s breath-taking and it’s fast paced. The auditorium has stadium seating, that forms a semi-circle around the stage. Everyone can see, and won’t have to strain to look over someone’s head. The story line of La Nouba is about the meeting of two worlds. The urbanites and the circus people. During this meeting, you are taken to a world of fantasy, whimsy and comedy. A world filled with amazing acts of strength and balance. A world filled with dazzling lights, fabulous costumes and brilliant music.