Cirque Du Soleil - KA

[Smiffy]

David Fox, the LX Operator on Ka, has shot a rough and ready timelapse of Cirque's Ka through the window of the control room.

 

Quality isn't great as it's shot on an iphone and through a window, but thought it might interest some.

 

 

Cheers

 

Smiffy

[paulears]

Well, you've got to hand it to them - they really do know how to put on a show!

[AndyJones]

I've seen the show twice now -It is absolutely stunning. Not sure if I'll ever see something that will beat it!

[Ynot]

There are not many 'promo' videos that make me really want to go see a specific show (and I mean REALLY) but this one, despite it's lo-fi quality is one of them.

Sadly, it's highly unlikely that I'll be getting to Vegas any time soon, so this won't be an option. :(

 

Thoroughly enjoy CdS however. La Nouba was inspiring, and my first intro to the Cirque.

[Smiffy]

I believe that there is a DVD of Ka available Tony. Amazon might be a good place to look.

 

Ka is a bit of a Technical wet-dream of a show really, and I'm sure many wouldn't be surprised to learn that the Venue and the Set is a Mark Fisher creation. I believe the Tech Budget came in at something like US$134,000,000

 

An interesting show, and well worth seeing at least once if only for marvelling at the speed at which the Multi-Tonne stage can throw itself around.

 

Cheers

 

Smiffy

[Ian H]

I know some of the tech crew on Ka. and when I was last working in Vegas in November all the Cirque shows were being shot in 3D - that might be worth waiting to see.

 

Ian

[AndyJones]

I think the DVD is a 'how it's made' documentary, which is very interesting. I don't think they have done a live recording yet?

[LeeStoddart]

I saw KA a couple of years ago and it is outstanding. Technically it is unbelievable (certainly wet dream is a good description) And artistically it's a good story and a great piece of theatre.

 

Yes there is a "how it was made" DVD available - I bought my copy on the way out of the show.

 

Highly recommended.