Without spoiling too much of the show, no matter where you’re sitting you’ll feel a part of the action, with cast members flying over you, running through the crowd and ensuring you’ll leave having had a few gasps along the way. The technicality of the show lends itself to the fact that even without all those incredible acrobatics, this would still be a wholly amazing production – the level of detail, and the precision to every minutia of the lighting, sound and special effect, is an outstanding feat. There are several “how are they doing that?” moments from a practical level, alongside the wow factor of the performances themselves. It makes for a simple, easy to follow story, that is as compelling as it is spectacular finding the perfect balance that many productions of this kind struggle to.Įarly in the show, to set the scene, our acrobats become stills from an animation frame, as they show just how animation works both exemplified in their performance, and in the projection work that happens around them. She finds this in her office after he passes, and finds herself being pulled into her dad’s traditional animation desk after facing a lack of confidence and I guess what you’d call animator’s block – which comes to be exemplified by a walking, groaning, pile of trash that seeks to keep her from completing the task her father set for her. The basic idea of the show is that this young girl is given an unfinished animation from her father, who asks her to finish it. It wouldn’t be a Disney show without a death, would it? Our lead is a young girl, mourning the sudden death of her father. It ensures it’s a spectacle on part with a Las Vegas experience, with sensational acrobatics, and unmatched audio and visuals.Ĭollectively, it pulls you (figuratively) – and our lead character (literally) – into the world of Disney animation. Those projections – and they truly are magnificent, taking over pieces that move, and other areas that remain stationary – see every inch of the stage utilised. Of course, this is only to warm up the crowd, as you get an early taste of some of the great projection work – and the playful nature of animation that sits at the heart of the production – that is to come. Here, kids get to draw with the performers and see their artwork become part of the pre-show entertainment. And like at any Cirque du Soleil show, it all begins with their “clowns”, and some audience participation. It’s safe to say that Drawn to Life is amongst their best collaborations ever, and may be their best show outside of Las Vegas – whether it’s in a touring circus tent, or a permanent location.ĭrawn To Live opened in November 2021, sitting in a permanent space, but still with the famed sails that you’d find at touring stages around the world. And then there’s the Beatles Love in Vegas, which may be my favourite of all Cirque shows internationally.īut I think I just found my second favourite. It’s far from the first time that Cirque have collaborated with another company – for one, back in 2017 their touring Avatar collaboration with James Cameron. But in spite of sitting on Disney land, a Disney show it was not. The beautiful space was their first custom built, permanent venue and residency outside of Las Vegas, with the long running show La Nouma. This is despite having had a theatre on the Disney Springs grounds in Orlando since 1998. Now, the intermission is over and being back in the theater together is a dream come true for the cast and crew!įor more information about Drawn to Life, visit /Cirque.Cirque Du Soleil’s first brand new production since the pandemic, Drawn To Life, is also their first official Walt Disney collaboration. While waiting to return to the stage, artists stayed in shape by training at home or at local facilities. Originally scheduled to debut in spring 2020, Drawn to Life was in its final rehearsals when the pandemic brought live theater performances to a halt. The family-friendly show brings timeless Disney stories and characters to life in an unforgettable way through the use of innovative design, acrobatic performances, dazzling choreography, musical scores, brand-new animation lovingly created by Disney Animation artists, and some extra touches of Disney magic. At its core, the show is about the love between a father and a daughter with a story drawing inspiration from Disney’s 100-year heritage of animation. 20 to the general public.ĭrawn to Life is a thrilling collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering. The iconic white tent theater at Disney Springs is buzzing with activity once again as Cirque du Soleil artists are returning to the stage to train and rehearse for a spectacular new show.ĭrawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney is scheduled to open on Nov.
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