Death-defying Cirque Adrenaline brings bigger, bolder show to Hong Kong
The cast of 50 includes stuntmen, trapeze artists, aerial performers, fire breathers, jugglers as well as strongmen and motorbike acrobats
A series of pop-up performances around town last month by two strongmen from Cirque Adrenaline surprised passers by and created a buzz of interest in the show.
Next week, the full circus rolls into town – direct from a record-breaking season at Sydney Opera House – for a Christmas and New Year residency at AsiaWorld-Arena.
“I have always had a passion for circuses and this one blew me away,” says James Cundall, chief executive of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, which is presenting the show, “not only with its incredibly talented performers, but it’s fast, funny and will have you on the edge of your seat. If you think you have seen circus before, think again.”
However, while Cirque du Soleil shows generally have a unifying theme or narrative thread, Cirque Adrenaline’s objective is simply to thrill.
“The original inspiration was to take the highest, fastest and most dangerous acts in the world and put them together in one spectacular show,” says creative producer Simon Painter.
“The thrill aspect is what sets Cirque Adrenaline apart. Normally in a cirque show you have one big act that closes the show. With Cirque Adrenaline you have almost every act being large scale and dangerous.”