Direct From Paris Cirque Le Roux Comes To BPAC

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) is thrilled to introduce the cutting edge of contemporary circus to local audiences with Paris, France's Cirque Le Roux in their spectacular production of The Elephant in The Room November 9. The enjoyable and entertaining circus extravaganza is a perfect show for the whole family. The production was a sold-out hit at UNDERBELLY during the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and enjoyed a 5-month run at BOBINO in Paris in the autumn of 2016.

Deliciously retro and absolutely original, Cirque Le Roux delves into a smoky monochrome world of Circus arts, Hollywood film noir and physical theatre. Welcome to the luxurious estate of Miss Betty and autumn 1937, between her desperate husband, a fumbling valet and a lustful admirer, our hostess slips away from her wedding reception into a secluded smoking lounge. Cigars, whiskey, slapstick and remarkable acrobatics culminate into a turbulent amorous intrigue.

Cirque Le Roux stirs up a dose of wit and eccentricity, seamlessly blending storytelling with high-level acrobatics. The four artists perfect everything from costumes to set design, peerless circus numbers to the mysteries of love, friendship and the obvious truths we choose to ignore.

Cirque Le Roux: The Elephant in the Room is generously sponsored by Wayne Gretzky Estates with support from Canada Council for the Arts. Recommended for children ages 8+