Last night I attended the opening night of Cirque Du Soleil Quidam at the Liacouras Center. If I could describe this show in one word it would be “Unexpected”. Throughout the show something unexpected would happen and you would just be amazed! It was entertaining and there was never a dull moment. I loved last year’s performance of Dralion and was expecting something similar for Quidam. It was jam packed with exciting acts on the stage and in the air but Quidam told a dramatic and whimsical story.
It starts off with a young Zoé is bored; her parents, distant and apathetic, ignore her. Her life has lost all meaning. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world—the world of Quidam — where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul.
And for those who are curious as to what Quidam means, Quidam: a nameless passer-by, a solitary figure lingering on a street corner, a person rushing past and swallowed by the crowd. It could be anyone, anybody. Someone coming or going at the heart of our anonymous society. A member of the crowd, one of the silent majority. The one who cries out, sings and dreams within us all. This is the “quidam” whom this show allows to speak. This is the place that beckons—a place for dreaming and genuine relations where all quidams, by proclaiming their individuality, can finally emerge from anonymity.
Again, this show is not only thrilling but captivating with its story. It makes a great time for the whole family. There really isn’t a bad seat in the venue. You can see how intimate the seating is and how you can easily get lost in the show. Don’t miss Quidam while it is in town, this will be something that you’ll be talking about for days.
Get your tickets at www.ComcastTIX.com/Cirque, show runs through the 13th at the Liacouras Center at Temple University
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