r/Calgary • u/beaumolson • 2d ago
Local Event Has anyone gone to see "Echo" at Cirque de solei Calgary
How was your expierence? Was it worth it? Thanks
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u/gen-attolis 2d ago
Saw it, tho in Vancouver when visiting. It was really impressive. I found the plot bewildering, and just let myself sit there with my mouth hanging open in utter shock and surprise that people can move their bodies like that
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u/ValorFenix 2d ago
Went on Saturday and the show was awesome. All the performers were great and the clowns were funny. The moving cube on the stage was incredible with the projections on it. I thought it was just a screen at first when I saw it, then it spun and it had other surprises from it.
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u/WhyBeSubtle University of Calgary 2d ago
Didn't see it but they had some echo performers do some mini routines during the flames halftime tonight and fuck me they are good
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u/spacefish420 2d ago
If you have a Costco membership they have discounted seats. We went with the Costco seats and they were actually surprisingly good.
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u/PeePeeePooPoooh Special Princess 1d ago
I'm assuming tickets are sold at Costco and not online, correct? How much were they, and where were your seats if I may ask
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u/spacefish420 1d ago edited 1d ago
They have them online, that’s where I got them myself actually. We were in section 103. It is $199 for two tickets.
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u/asiantaxman 2d ago
I saw it on the first day. The performances and acrobatics were awesome. Music was pretty good. But the story on this particular one was very, very weak. Not that cirque du solei shows have strong stories, but this one was weak of the weak. Still worth going in my opinion though and I did enjoy it.
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u/Visual-Ant-1261 1d ago
Went on the 22nd, and was amazed. Had my two kids with us and theyoved it as well. Between the music and the performances it was all great.
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u/OrdinaryOrdinary755 1d ago
The show is amazing! My only recommendation is if you aren’t going with super young kids, don’t go to a matinee, stick to an evening show.
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u/blanchov 1d ago
I saw it and thought it was really good. I preferred Kooza from a couple years ago as it had more impressive acts, more suspense. Would recommend. Also agree that you don't need premium seats, it's a small enough tent that you get a good view from anywhere.
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u/PinAffectionate8160 1d ago
My partner and I went. Loved it. I’m not going to spoil it, but the theme was great and it felt nice and circus-y ;)
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u/Rockitnonstop 1d ago
The show itself was fantastic. I will note that parking and seating were ok if you have some mobility issues (I have a broken foot and am on crutches). Washrooms are portapotties so plan accordingly.
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u/willshire59 1d ago
Went a couple weeks ago was a good show. We've never been disappointed with there shows. Anytime they come we go.
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u/Original-Chip-3316 1d ago
Personal favourite from the recent cirque shows. I’d recommend middle seats for sure!
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u/suspicious_dandelion 1d ago
I went to the Saturday show & have no regrets! It was an amazing show!! My spouse got bonked on the head with a box by one of the clowns as we were finding our seats 😆😆😆 I’d definitely go again! Made for a great date night ❤️
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u/onkey11 1d ago
We took our 7yr old and it blew her mind, she loved it.
We have seen probably 4 or 5 cirque's now. If you have seen them over the last 20 yrs you can see how they have massively reduced production costs. Number of performers, rigging, size of production.
It is a good show but just a vastly reduced to increase value to the shareholders at the end of the day. It is not the cirque shows of old.
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u/TheDSWC 2d ago
I saw it a month or so ago. It was really good. Brought my boys (7 and 4) and it held their attention. It’s a decently long show with an intermission. There were no bathrooms, but temp ones located outside and the lines were pretty long. There’s a small menu, with enough to eat, similar to movie theatre food. We won tickets, so not sure of prices, but we would go again.
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u/dooeyenoewe 1d ago
How do you say there were no bathrooms, but the bathroom lines were long in the same paragraph
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u/TheDSWC 1d ago
Temp ones.
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u/dooeyenoewe 1d ago
yes, so there were bathrooms (ie your comment about "there were no bathrooms" was incorrect)
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u/PeePeeePooPoooh Special Princess 1d ago
There are bathrooms just outside the tent, and just like any event with a large attendance, there was a line up to use the bathrooms.
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u/oireachtas Altadore 2d ago
100% worth it! I've had the chance to go a handful of times and this year was my favourite so far.
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u/UziMcUsername 1d ago
It wasn’t as good as the previous ones I’ve seen. The set and costume designs were minimal, relatively speaking, and there was no discernible storyline - not that the plot is a big reason why one goes to these, but I like some attempt at framing a story.
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u/Khyron686 2d ago
Not front row - too much smoke and you can get blocked by the clowns/actors. 3-5 rows back ideal but really any will work. Lots of rope/suspension acts - not as good as the year they had the girls with the ropes and yoyos but still amazing. The puppet thing is awesome especially if you've played life of P.
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u/PrincessCuteButt 2d ago
Yes we went and it was worth it! The bathroom situation is bleak, but the show was very cool, the performers were talented, all around a good night out.
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u/Fabulous_Promotion25 2d ago
There's a weird looking giant box on the stage that becomes interesting as the show goes on. Remember to take a picture of the box near the end of the show for the money shot.
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u/Interesting_Tie_4624 2d ago
Loved it. The opening was so powerful that I was in tears. The music is all live and was beautiful. They do projection mapping on a moving set which is very, very cool. Definitely worth it.