description Cirque du Soleil: Totem Overview
Cirque du Soleil’s Totem presents an immersive theatrical experience exploring human development through a narrative of ancient tribes. Directed by Robert Lepage, the production features acrobatic performances and stunning visuals that chronicle our species' transformation over millennia. It is designed for audiences interested in large-scale spectacle, artistic storytelling, and themes relating to history and anthropology.
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What is the main theme of Cirque du Soleil: Totem?
Directed by Robert Lepage, Totem traces the fascinating evolutionary journey of the human species from its amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The show explores the origin stories and myths of various world cultures through stunning acrobatics.
When did Cirque du Soleil: Totem premiere?
Totem premiered in 2010 as a touring production under the Big Top in Montreal. It was the eleventh major touring show created by the Canadian entertainment company.
What does the set for Totem look like?
The set features a massive, skeletal structure resembling a tilted, curved spine that rises over the stage, representing an evolutionary skeleton. This framework allows for complex projections and serves as the primary apparatus for many of the acrobatic acts.
Who directed Cirque du Soleil's Totem?
Totem was written and directed by renowned Canadian theater director Robert Lepage. Lepage is known for his visually inventive storytelling and had previously directed Cirque du Soleil's Las Vegas show, KÀ.
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