Thank goodness for the Cultch and their efforts in bringing in quality shows like Barbu from Quebec's Cirque Alfonse. It makes me want to go visit Quebec and see all the circuses there! But luckily, all I had to do to see this spectacular spectacular is go down the street to the Historic Theatre for a wild night of breathtaking entertainment that had my toes curling and my voice howling with laughter and sheer terror.
Expect the unexpected at this fantastic mind-blowing evening that has the performers soaring above the crowd - literally! We were seated right on the stage so had an up close and personal experience with it. At first I was worried my sightlines weren't going to be good because I had a tall person sitting in front of me and the seats are all one level on the floor, but luckily, the show finds its way to all nooks and crannies of the theatre. Bet not everyone got a shoulder massage like we did from one of the performers!
The only thing I did not like was a part with a cracking whip, which I don't particularly enjoy the sound of, so didn't think it was necessary unless it was to just elevate my stress level, in which case, mission accomplished! Otherwise, it's an absolute wonderful show that I want to tell everyone to go see, and I would go back to again myself! And I would get seats in the first two rows, centre!
Barbu is on now at The Cultch until June 23!
