| Cirque
Niagara Presents
The North American Premiere Of AVAIA: An Epic Odyssey
Cirque
Niagara and The Niagara Parks Commission announced today that a spectacular new
attraction will be rivaling Niagara Falls for tourists this spring - Cirque Niagara.
Performances begin May 20 and will run until October 8 at the Rapidsview Park
in Niagara Falls, beside Marineland. AVAIA
is a mystical journey into the abyss of time where ancient mysteries of the past
engage with the innovations of the future. Above all, it is a celebration of life
and of man's love for horses demonstrating the harmony between mankind and nature.
While the horses move in a perfectly timed dressage, the infinitely creative mix
of artistry, acrobatics and dance will astonish and spark the imagination. The
artists not only defy the laws of gravity, they transcend the laws of nature as
they unveil the secret wisdom of the future and of times past. Creator
Mairbek Kantemirov said "We created this show because we wanted to help people
to think about why we live in this world and why you were born. We want the audience
to come with us through history and in order to better understand what might be
possible in the future. Our horses, are there as our partners, actors in the show
much like any other performer, rider or cirque artist." Creator
Mairbek Kantemirov and Artistic Director Oleg Kantemirov are world renowned in
the circus, theatrical and Russian film industry . They are both part of the great
Kantemirov Circus Family Dynasty and their family was the first to create original
shows combining acrobats with horses in a circus performance. Mairbek Kantemirov
is an internationally acclaimed producer who has won numerous international awards.
Oleg Kantemirov has performed in many Cirque du Soleil productions, and has over
25 years experience in both performing and directing. The
Kantemirov Family has been performing with horses in their live circus shows since
1871 and since 1947 in films, stadium and hippodrome shows. With Mairbek Kantemirov's
guidance, they have engaged Russia's greatest equestrian theatrical riders, acrobats
and cirque artists to create this show for which there is no comparison in either
the circus or theatrical realm. Audiences will see some of the world's rarest
breeds of horses carefully selected from Europe and Russia for this spectacular
show. The
composer is Vasily Ksenin from the Russian Music Academy's "Gnesin Academy of
Music" and has also composed for several productions at the Moscow Theatre. Choreography
is by Vasily Ushenko of the Moscow Theatre and the Horse Trainers are Mairbek
Kantemirov and Valeri Tichov. Costume
Design is by Irina Kazmina, who has designed costumes for the Bolshoi Theatre
and by Tatiana Voloh who is a leading independent Russian fashion designer. Art
Design is by Anatoly Lunin and Sound and Lighting Design is by Sound Box Productions,
based in Hamilton, Ontario. Niagara
Parks and representatives of Cirque Niagara have established a partnership to
bring together a new $10 million production with world-class Cirque performers
specifically designed for Niagara. Starting this spring, Rapidsview Park will
be transformed into a new venue capable of entertaining a multitude of visitors
each day. With Niagara as its backdrop, this will be an exceptional addition to
the destination offerings and another reason to visit Niagara Falls, one of the
natural wonders of the world. General
admission:
May 20 - June 23 & Sept 5 - Oct 8
Mezz::
Adult $35, Child 6-12 $17.50, Child 5 & under FREE*
Orch: Adult $55, Child
6-12 $27.50, Child 5 & under FREE*
Box: Adult $75, Child 6-12 $37.50. Child
5 & under FREE* June
24 - Sept 4
Mezz:: Adult $39, Child 6-12 $21.50, Child 5 & under FREE*
Orch: Adult $59, Child 6-12 $31.50, Child 5 & under FREE*
Box: Adult $79,
Child 6-12 $41.50, Child 5 & under FREE* *Children
5 & Under are FREE for matinee shows only. Conditions apply. | 
