Published April 15, 2024

LJI Reporter
Tashi Farmilo

Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to announce that its 20th big top show, ECHO, will be making its way
to Gatineau this summer. From August 16th to September 22nd, the Place des Festivals ZIBI
will transform into a magical world where the audience will be taken on a journey of
togetherness, exploring the symbiotic relationship between humans, animals, and the
environment they share.

Since its premiere in Montreal in April 2023, ECHO has received widespread acclaim from both
audiences and critics for its bold visuals, inspiring music, and breathtaking acrobatics. The show
is a celebration of vibrant characters, astounding lights, and projections, and never-before-seen
acrobatic feats.

At the heart of ECHO is a story fueled by the power of change, the hope of the youth, and the
value of empathy. The narrative follows an inquisitive young woman named FUTURE, who,
along with her best friend the DOG, encounters a mysterious CUBE. Together, they discover the
impact of their actions on the world and the importance of coming together to rebuild the planet.

ECHO boasts a cast of 51 artists from 19 different nationalities and presents up to 10 shows a
week, touring around six different cities annually. The show’s writer and director, Mukhtar Omar
Sharif Mukhtar, was originally a performer in The Beatles LOVE show in Las Vegas. ECHO sets
a new standard for Cirque du Soleil’s big top shows, utilizing 10 projectors to cover the entire
stage, the CUBE, and the performers, marking the largest number ever used in a Cirque du
Soleil big top production. The CUBE, a central element of the show, is similar in size to a two-
story building and is designed to move across the stage on a single central pivot.

Tickets for ECHO are now available online for Club Cirque members, with membership being
free and offering benefits such as access to advance tickets, special offers, and exclusive
behind-the-scenes information. Tickets for the general public will be available starting February
26th at https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/club-cirque.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the wonder and magic of ECHO, a show that promises
to captivate and inspire audiences with its message of unity and environmental stewardship.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/echo.

Photo: Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to announce that its 20th big top show, ECHO, will be making
its way to Gatineau this summer. (TF) Photo courtesy of the Cirque du Soleil

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