The 15th anniversary edition of Montréal Complètement Cirque, running from July 4 to 14, 2024, promises to be bring back old and new favorites. Montréal is set to welcome the greatest circus talents from Québec and beyond.
The festival MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE, presented in collaboration with Loto-Québec, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this summer on the theme CIRCUS DOESN’T KNOW IMPOSSIBLE, and will be happening from JULY 4 TO 14 at both La TOHU and ESPACE ST-DENIS. The team is proud to unveil the indoor lineup for this special anniversary, as Montreal welcomes artists and acrobats hailing from the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States and Québec. Festivalgoers of all ages will get to see a host of top- caliber performances, alternately stunning, unexpected or touching. Tickets are on presale for La TOHU members starting at 10 a.m. today, with sales to the public beginning tomorrow at 10 a.m.
“For this 15th anniversary, I’m delighted to be reuniting with some of the companies our festivalgoers love the most, with creators who’ve helped us build MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE – a don’t-miss summertime event in our city,” reveals Stéphane Lavoie, Executive and Programming Director of La TOHU. “It’s an honor for us to be hosting these exceptional artists and artisans, who on each of their visits have ignited a whole range of emotions. We also invite the public to discover newcomers to the event who are guaranteed to impress. We can’t wait for July, for the party to start and flood the city with the infinite possibilities of circus art – because…CIRCUS DOESN’T KNOW IMPOSSIBLE!”
At this 15th edition gets closer, MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE would like to call attention to the renewed presence of its partner from the outset: Loto-Québec. It’s thanks to Loto-Québec’s support that the festival has succeeded in carving out a special place for itself in the hearts of Montrealers and summertime visitors.
“The city of Montréal is delighted to support Montréal Complètement Cirque festival again this year, which so aptly embodies our city’s spirit of innovation and creativity. Over the past 15 years, this not-to-be-missed event has helped to make Montréal a world leader in the circus arts, and to raise the city’s profile both in Quebec and internationally. The 15th festival promises an unforgettable and breathtaking experience, a true reflection of the richness and vitality of our Montréal cultural scene. Adult and children will certainly be amazed,” said Ericka Alneus, who is responsible for culture, heritage, gastronomy and nightlife on the Montréal Executive Committee.
“Tourisme Montréal has been proud to provide ongoing financial support to MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE since its very beginnings! The event enriches our city’s cultural identity and helps consolidate our metropolis’ reputation as a leading entertainment destination and the circus capital of the world. The festival offers a unique cultural experience that captivates audiences of all ages, origins and backgrounds. Enjoy the festival!” says Yves Lalumière, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tourisme Montréal.
The Lineup
In La TOHU’s circular hall:
Smashed2 / Gandini / United Kingdom
Duck Pond / Circa / Australia
Play Dead/ People Watching Quebec
Under La TOHU big top:
Sophie’s Surprise 29th / Three-Legged Race Productions / United Kingdom
Sunset Circus / Parallel Exit / United States
Brotipo / Les Foutoukours / Québec
At the Studio-Cabaret of Espace St-Denis, the return of two much-loved troupes and something new for the whole family:
Barbu / Cirque Alfonse / Québec
Dirty Laundry / Briefs Factory / Australia
Le Bibliothécaire / Le Gros Orteil / Québec
MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE and LE MONASTÈRE, long-standing partners, are joining forces again to present the astonishing CABARET DU JUGEMENT DERNIER (LAST JUDGMENT CABARET), where the best artists in the province face off in a competition as tough as it’s friendly! In addition, the festival and LA CHAPELLE SCÈNES CONTEMPORAINES are getting together for the benefit of L’AUTRE CIRQUE, who celebrate the hybridization of genres during out-of-the- ordinary evenings that provide a stage for artists who choose alternative pathways of creation and who provoke our imagination to better entertain.
The 15th edition of Montréal Complètement Cirque is set to dazzle audiences from July 4 to 14, 2024. Presale tickets for TOHU members are available starting at 10 a.m. today, with sales opening to the general public tomorrow, April 17, at 10 a.m. You can secure your tickets online at montrealcompletementcirque.com, in person at the La TOHU box office, or by telephone at 514 376-8648 or 1 888 376-8648. For complete details on the event, visit montrealcompletementcirque.com.
Main image: Parellel Exit Photo@Maike Schulz
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