From the second the viewers enters the world, we’re immersed within the sights and sounds of a fantastical rainforest as Cirque Du Soleil’s OVO returns to Glasgow.
Post-pandemic, some new acts have been added whereas nonetheless retaining the unique and acquainted storyline. `
It is right into a bustling, thriving eco-system teaming with vibrant life {that a} mysterious egg seems accompanied by an eccentric stranger. A lonely ladybug catches the attention of the voyager and the prospect of a special future beckons for the colorful bug and her insect mates.
To be completely sincere this narrative takes second place to the spectacular show of bodily and creative abilities which can be synonymous with Cirque du Soleil. The jaw-dropping show of just about inhuman abilities is awe-inspiring:
To gasps from the viewers, a crew of pink ants carry out gravity-defying strikes on the Chinese Poles.
A sleek dragonfly balances on the slender stalks and tendrils of an unique plant.
A cocoon descends from the sky to carry out a metamorphosis within the type of a solo contortion on an aerial silk.
Moving in good unison, in probably the most spectacular flying act, a pair of butterflies swoop, glide and soar in an aerial ballet.
A large slinky-like worm bends and contorts throughout the stage and whereas momentarily intriguing to take a look at, compared to the abilities on show round it, it’s considerably uninspiring.
The Russian Cradle carried out by a crew of spectacularly costumed scarab beetles is eye-wateringly spectacular. However, relying on the angle you’re viewing the motion, it’s largely obscured.
To the backdrop of a spider’s net, a contortionist performs strikes that to any affordable particular person – fairly frankly anatomically unattainable.
Bringing some character to the proceedings is the Firefly juggling 4 spools in his Diabolo act.
The duo trapeze combines acrobatics, dance and an exceptional present of energy and agility.
There is an astonishing show of artistry by Mexican artist Danira Quintanar. Dressed as a lace bug she hangs suspended by her hair many meters from the bottom whereas performing a shifting and sleek dance by means of the air.
Rounding off the proceedings as at all times is the colony of crickets, bounding up, onto and alongside the eight-meter vertical wall as if gravity doesn’t exist.
The stability of acts, the adjustments of tempo and tone, the set, costumes, and music mix completely to ship the whole package deal, preserving the viewers engaged all through. The adjustments to the present from earlier incarnations make sure that it stands as much as repeated viewings.
Every superlative has been thrown at Cirque du Soleil since they got here to worldwide prominence, and deservedly so. OVO is a piece of infinite high quality and no-one does spectacle fairly like them.
Runs till 24 March on the OVO Hydro Glasgow
