Cirque du Soleil
started in Quebec
the dream of a group of acrobats
a summer meeting place for painters
Guy Laliberté
juggling/ dancing/ breathing fire/ playing music
feature
the modern day circus
in 1984
Guy Laliberté
street theater technics
colorful
zany costumes
developed around dramatized
lighting effects
original music
worlds of poetry and mystery
Support of the Quebec government
the absence of animals
Trans-Atlantic travel
the Gaspe (first performance)
started in London and Paris
Japan
Swiss cities
Las Vegas
Mystere
Alegria
Saltimbanco (Europe)
Quidam (AMerica)
in 1997
le Studio
New shows
in Montreal
international headquarters
the aquatic "O"
Nouba
success
founded
20th anniversary (2004)
launch record label (2004)
on film and television (1999)
about 15 million spectators
a lot of shows and tours
company
more than 4,000 employees
more than 25 languages
some 50 nationalities
social engagement
helping youth-at-risk
fighting poverty
contributing
several prestigious awards
original contents
television
film
games and web