Two thrilling Cirque Du Soleil DVDs in one spectacular box set spread over three discs. ... more
Cirque Du Soleil - Fire Within: On location in the Cirque's home base of Montreal the newly-assembled Varekai performers must now work harder than they ever have...
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The 2003 winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Nonfiction Program (Alternative), this ... more
13-episode television series offers an intimate look into the dreams, trials and aspirations of a core group of performers involved in the creation and launch of Varekai...
The 2003 winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Nonfiction Program (Alternative), this ... more
13-episode television series offers an intimate look into all the dreams, trials and aspirations of a core group of performers involved in the creation and launch of Varekai, the live production form Cirque du Soleil.Fire Within begins eight months prior to opening night when it remains to be seen how the performers, who have come from around the world will survive the enormous physical and emotional demands placed upon them. Throughout the captivating series, cameras document the human experience - the drama and the comedy, the victories and setbacks - and, above all, the desire to succeed that burns within these extraordinary individuals. Disc 1: Episodes 1-5Disc 2: Episodes 6-10Disc 3: Episodes 11-13
Production Year: 2000 - Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: Italian - Classification: Exempt - Starring: Cecilia Bartoli, Il Giardino Armonico
Production Year: 1999 - Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: Exempt - Starring: Donny Osmond, Joan Collins, Richard Attenborough
Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring: Roger Rees, David Threlfall, John Woodvine, Alun Armstrong, Bob Peck
Advantages: Can see the show if you can't afford a show ticket Disadvantages: Not quite as good as being in the theatre itself!
I am a huge fan of the CirqueDuSoleil shows and have been lucky enough to win tickets to two of the shows. The last time I won tickets I couldn't actually go on the night they offered me the VIP package so they advised they could offer me two seats in the best section instead and they would send me a few bits of merchandise to make up for not being able to enjoy the VIP package. One of these items was the DVD of the show. I didn't actually watch it until recently as I completely forgot they had given it to me as when it had arrived in the post I had simply put it on my shelf to watch after seeing the real thing!
Directed by Nick Morris this DVD is the full show of Varekai. It was filmed back in 2003 and was during a performance at the Grand Chapiteau in Toronto.
The show:
The show is quite hard to describe really as in ...
Advantages: Exciting, unusual, family show Disadvantages: None
Varekai is another superb CirqueDuSoleil masterpiece. I took my family to this show in the Royal Albert Hall (Grandparents, Parents and kids aged 12 and 8) and they all thoroughly enjoyed the show. The show runs in London until 10th February so book now if you want to see something quite different but spectacular.
For people who have never been to one of Cirque's performances it is difficult to describe so here goes! Varekai is a beautiful combination of music, dance, comedy, trapeze acts and unusual "flying" men! Think of it as a very modern day circus style show with amazingly talented performers in breathtaking costumes with a specific theme throughout.
The set design is fantastic and based on the inside of a forest. The forest is made up of vertical bamboo sticks which soar into the Royal Albert's dome. The stage comes ...
Advantages: Breathtaking Show new perspecitves Disadvantages: Not the same as seeing it live
First question - Do you know what cirquedusoleil is?
Well if you don't then it's pretty hard to some up really. I mean yes it is a circus in principle but it is so much more. I'm sure if you have experianced the magic that is the CirqueDuSoleil then you are fully aware of how hard it is to describe to people.
The cirquedusoleil is a breathtaking show from start to finish, and is made up of a number of acts which are all spectacular to watch. The real magic though is the way in which the show is presented, with each individual show having a unique and interesting soudtrack, which is played live during each performance. The way in which the cast work is fantastic, and the sheer randomness of the show means that at all times multiple things are going on for you to watch and to grab your attention.
Being an A level drama ...
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Product details
Genre
Musicals & Music Films - Plays & Performances
Classification
Universal
Plot
VAREKAI: The mindbending French Canadian acrobatic theatre troupe stars in this highly imaginative, allegorical tale about a young man who falls from the sky into a kaleidoscopic world populated by fantastic creatures at the base of a volcano. The production is a dramatic interpretation told through the use of spectacular acrobatics, performed by over 50 artists from 13 countries, focusing on in areas such as the aerial straps, juggling, Russian swings, triple trapeze, hand-balancing on canes, and many other acts. Varekaimeans whereverin the language of the gypsies, and the show itself pays homage to the wanderer, and the passion and beauty of the circus tradition. FIRE WITHIN: This 13-episode Emmy Award-winning mini series follows the performers of the Cirque du Soleil, which has been captivating audiences for years. On location in the Cirque's home base of Montreal, the newly-assembled Varekai performers must now work harder than they ever have before to get ready for opening night in eight months time. It's a challenge that few are equal to, and the greatest acrobats, trapeze artists, and athletes must train to perfection to create the spectacular extravaganza that is the Cirque du Soleil. The extremity of the experience in all its manifestations has been captured in this behind-the-scenes documentary. Extraordinarily revelatory, each member of the group faces great physical and emotional obstacles on the path toward producing the greatest work of their lives.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date
31/01/2005
No of Discs
4
Catalogue No
CDRP 2213
Barcode
5035822221314
DVD Description
VAREKAI: The mindbending French Canadian acrobatic theatre troupe stars in this highly imaginative, allegorical tale about a young man who falls from the sky into a kaleidoscopic world populated by fantastic creatures at the base of a volcano. The production is a dramatic interpretation told through the use of spectacular acrobatics, performed by over 50 artists from 13 countries, focusing on in areas such as the aerial straps, juggling, Russian swings, triple trapeze, hand-balancing on canes, and many other acts. Varekaimeans whereverin the language of the gypsies, and the show itself pays homage to the wanderer, and the passion and beauty of the circus tradition. FIRE WITHIN: This 13-episode Emmy Award-winning mini series follows the performers of the Cirque du Soleil, which has been captivating audiences for years. On location in the Cirque's home base of Montreal, the newly-assembled Varekai performers must now work harder than they ever have before to get ready for opening night in eight months time. It's a challenge that few are equal to, and the greatest acrobats, trapeze artists, and athletes must train to perfection to create the spectacular extravaganza that is the Cirque du Soleil. The extremity of the experience in all its manifestations has been captured in this behind-the-scenes documentary. Extraordinarily revelatory, each member of the group faces great physical and emotional obstacles on the path toward producing the greatest work of their lives.
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