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Monday May 4, 2009 // 12:29 am
Written by Owen Wolter

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

Guests at the WFCU Centre’s performance of Cirque Sublime were treated to the unusual, addictive and unique world of ADAMO on Sunday night.  Cirque Sublime, a Canadian entertainment-circus group, has been performing for audiences since 1997.

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

The performance begins, and this speaking mime appears from the audience, walks through rows of people…

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

…and props himself up beside Windsor Star photographer, Scott Webster!!

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

The mime mumbles about a few things, and is surprised to be in Windsor.

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

And the show takes off!

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

 

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

 

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

The mime settles down for a nap, and two acrobats approach.

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

Then up into the air they go!

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

Twirling.

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

 

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

Then the delivery men appeared, with some very fragile boxes.

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

Which naturally fall over.

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

Next act, one of the men spins a metal box frame on the palm of his hand.

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

One of the performers, Heather, does amazing tricks with balls…

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

…including balancing them tightly to her body, while she contorts in awkward positions.

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

After intermission, it was time to use the catapult.

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

 

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

 

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

 

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

High flying, and astonished faces.

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

More catapult action.

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

Amazing acrobatic feats by two very capable folks.

 

Cirque Sublime @ the WFCU Centre

An outstanding accomplishment!  And a great evening.

 

Owen
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Owen Wolter Owen Wolter is the creator of windsoriteDOTca, former author of Windsor blog Windsor Visuals and is a self-described storyteller photojournalist. Owen believes print will never be replaceable, but that the internet is a fascinating market for 21st century news and communication.

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  • anonymous

    Great Images!
    -stephen (WAMM)

  • distillingwater

    those are all amazing, as always!
    and contact juggling (what heather is doing) is someting i can watch for hours

  • westerntragedy

    thanks!

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