Cirque Éloize Announces the Return of RAIN to Montréal

Montréal, September 14, 2011 –Cirque Éloize is pleased to announce the highly anticipated return to Montréal of RAIN – Comme une pluie dans tes yeux, written and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca. World acclaimed in 178 cities in 20 countries and soon performed for over 750 000 spectators, RAIN has been described by the Le Monde newspaper as “A shower of enjoyment unleashed from the heavens”. RAIN will be presented at the Monument-National starting on December 6th, with a series of performances given during the holidays.

Set in a theatre, where a circus troupe is practicing for an upcoming show, RAIN blurs the line between roles and reality. Looks passed between the protagonists—hailing from a bygone era— reveal love affairs, secret passions and glimpses of intimacy. The original show touches on childhood, freedom and family through a dazzling combination of contemporary circus arts, theatre, music and dance. RAIN features twelve performers from the four corners of the globe, each playing a character they themselves have created, thus revealing their sensitivity and fragility. The show’s media premiere will take place on Wednesday, December 7 at 8:00 p.m.

RAIN also features an original score by Maria Bonzanigo and Lucie Cauchon, costume design by Mérédith Caron, set design by Guillaume Lord and lighting by Martin Labrecque.

RAIN – Comme une pluie dans tes yeux is presented in collaboration with Radio-Canada and La Presse.

Rain, the show […] is accessible and plays to all the senses. Simply sublime!
DE VOLKSKRANT, Zaandam   (Holland)

Wild, witty, wet and altogether winning. A literal and figurative splash! […] Two hours of pure pleasure for people of all ages.
- NEW YORK TIMES, New York (USA)

(…) creativity, boundless imagination.
- LA PRESSE, Montréal (Canada)

While this show’s artistic inspiration shines brightly from beginning to end, the finale is simply unforgettable.  
- LA TIMES, Irvine, California (USA)

Cirque Éloize’s RAIN– Comme une pluie dans tes yeux
from December 6, 2011 at the Monument-National theatre
8:00 p.m. on Wednesday to Saturday and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday

Regular tickets starting at $38.50
Children 12 and under: $25, students: $30 (taxes and fees not included),
on sale NOW
at the Monument-National ticket office (1182, boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal)
by telephone 514 871-2224
or online www.admission.com

To reserve for a group of 20 or more, contact Claudette Choinière at 514 596-3838, ext. 256 or cchoiniere@cirque-eloize.com

Visit www.cirque-eloize.com for more information.

About Cirque Éloize:
Since its foundation in 1993, Cirque Éloize has become one of the world leaders of contemporary circus arts with over 4 000 performances given in 425 cities worldwide. The company was also invited to perform at very prestigious show halls, such as the Théâtre du Rond-Point in Paris, the Picolo Teatro in Milan and the Sony Center for the Performing Arts in Toronto, as well as large festivals around the world, including the Festival Iberoamericano de Teatro de Bogota, the Hong Kong Festival, the Belfast Festival in Ireland, the Festival Internacional Cervantino México, the Bergen Festival in Norway and the Recklinghausen Festival in Germany. Cirque Éloize currently has two shows on tour: Rain and iD.

Pronunciation:
Éloize: el-Waz

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Media contact:
Tammy Peddle, Annexe Communications
514 844-8864, ext. 114 / TPeddle@annexecommunications.com

Cirque Éloize contact:
Nicole Bouchard, Director of Communications
514 596 3838, ext. 240 / nbouchard@cirque-eloize.com