Bazzar is a Cirque du Soleil touring production created and directed by Susan Gaudreau. It is the 43rd original production since 1984.[1] The name Bazzar was inspired by the interactions, the different mix of colors, and sights and sounds that would be found in a bazaar.
Bazzar pays homage to the early years of Cirque du Soleil by having a smaller interactive intimate stage, fire breathing, and stilt walking.
It is the first Cirque du Soleil show to perform in India.[1]
Set and Technical Information[]
Bazzar's set design is a geometric design and has more interactive elements with the performers. The Grand Chapiteau is a smaller than the usual Cirque du Soleil tent. Not only is to make it easier for set up and to travel and perform in smaller cities, but it is a homage to the earlier tents used by Cirque du Soleil.
Costume Design[]
James Lavoie, the costume designer for Bazzar, was inspired by early history of Cirque du Soleil as street performers. James was also heavily influenced by the stage's geometric design itself.[2]
The themes of assemble and disassemble are found through the costumes of Bazzar. Digital printing, silk screening with various foils and silicones were used to create garments.
Characters[]
- Maestro: He is the leader of the troupe of acrobats, musicians, and dancers. He tries to keep the troupe on track while in the creative process.
- The Floating Woman: A young trickster who embraces freedom and chaos.
- Grande Âme: The singer of Bazzar. A motherly presence, she unites the troupe when things get out of control.
- The Troupe: Made up of twenty seven artist, the Troupe is the circus acts and artists themselves.
- Mini Maestro: A maestro in training, he is in love with The Floating Woman.
- The Performance Lab: The stage that Bazzar takes place on. With the ever changing colors, set pieces, and the music's rhythm, tempo, and mood, The Performance Lab becomes a character itself.
Music[]
The music to Bazzar was composed by Simon Carpentier who previously worked on the Cirque du Soleil shows Zumanity, Banana Spheel. Wintuk, and Luzia. He was inspired by street percussions found through street performances and folk music.
For the live performances, there are always two live musicians on stage while the rest of the music is prerecorded.[2]
Vocalist[]
Grande Âme
- Destani Wolf (November 2018 - February 2020)
- Tamara Dikyova (September 2022 - Present)
Acts
- Parade
- Teeterboard
- Roller Skating Duo
- Artistic Cycling
- Clown Act: Maestro
- Aerial Straps
- Mallakhamb (Indian Pole)
- Aerial Rope
- Fixed Duo Trapeze
- Home Song (Grande Âme solo)
- Aerial Rope
- Slackline
- Dance-Break
- Clown Act: Maestro II
- Acro Trio
- Finale (Duo Icarian Games, Hairceau)
Retired Acts
- Hand to Hand
- Fire Manipulation
- Hula Hoops
Touring Schedule[]
Bazzar premiered in Mumbai, India on November 14, 2018. Premiering and performing in India is a company first.
The following color boxes indicate the region of each performance:
EU Europe NA North America SA South and Central America AP Asia/Pacific OC Oceania AF Africa
AP Mumbai, In – From November 14 to December 9, 2018 ( Show Premiere)
AP Delhi, In – From December 25, 2018 to January 20, 2019
AP Abu Dhabi, UAE – From March 6 to March 16, 2019
AP Muscat, OM - From March 28 to April 6, 2019
AP Doha, QA - From April 25 to May 4, 2019
AP Beirut, LEB - From June 19 to June 30, 2019
EU Athens, GR - From July 18 to August 4, 2019
EU Istanbul, TR - From August 21 to September 1, 2019
AF Cairo, EG - From September 19 to October 6, 2019
NA Punta Cana, DR – From January 29 to February 23, 2020
NA New Orleans, LA – From March 26 to May 10, 2020
NA Salt Lake City, UT – From May 24, 2020 to July 5, 2020
2022 Schedule
SA Sao Paulo, BR – From September 8 to November 27, 2022
SA Rio de Janeiro, BR - From December 8 to December 30, 2022
2023 Schedule
SA Santiago, CL – From January 19 to February 19, 2023
SA Bogotá, CO - From March 29 to April 30, 2023
SA Buenos Aires, AR - From June 23 to July 30, 2023
NA Oaks, PA – From September 26 to October 22, 2023
NA San Antonio, TX – From November 5 to December 3, 2023
NA Charlotte, NC – From December 16 2023 to January 14 2024
2024 Schedule
NA St. Petersburg, FL – From February 22 to March 24, 2024
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