I have always dreamed of watching a Cirque du Soleil show. The minute I found out that the famous troupe was going to Manila, I knew I would watch it. I had to watch it. Come what may. I guess, the "come what may" part was sorely tested when it rained like crazy on Saturday morning. I was checking the weather reports and trying to find out what things might keep me from watching it. Thank God, the sky cleared up on Saturday afternoon. This was something we waited three whole months for.
It was fantastic! Albeit, I did no get to bring my camera for decent pictures (Their website says strictly no camera, I did not think they meant strictly no use of, so I left Nino home). It made sense that the show lasted for two hours, I'd probably have a heart attack with all the excitement if it lasted longer. I must have spent a good hour just clapping like crazy.
The show was just marvelous. I don't think I can dislike a Cirque du Soleil show. Imagine the kind of hard work and discipline those artists go through to create one show. Cirque is known for having everything in the show done by their performers. They would not use anything technical if they can help it. Even the music is live. Even the lights for Varekai were manned. Other shows would normally have a lighting director who sits in a booth to control the lights. They had people up those rafters, manually moving the lights. They do live up to their philosophy, that everything is humanly possible.
I know it's not the biggest production of Cirque, but it was amazing nevertheless. It has made me resolve to watch as many Cirque shows as I can. The one I'd truly want to see is 'O' at the Bellagio. Maybe, I can put it up on my bucket list.
