Cirque Éloize: iD Reloaded – Hull New Theatre
If I had a tenner for every time I said “oh my God!” while watching the unbelievably talented Cirque Éloize circus crew perform at the Hull New Theatre, on Friday evening, I would be laughing all the way to the bank.
This production, iD Reloaded, is inspired by the company’s international hit, iD, created in 2009.
Presented by Dance Consortium and directed and created by the Canadian company’s co-founder, Jeannot Painchaud, I was immediately impressed by the wonderful opening stage setting of industrial metal frames with a backdrop of a built-up city scape - an eye-popping video backdrop that changed and dazzled throughout the performance.
The action takes place in the heart of a busy city, out in the open, in a space that encourages individuals to express their personalities and ...