Eight artists cross paths in an act which marries horizontal bar techniques with
circus arts. The artists perform on a central cube-shaped structure, with two additional
bars on each side of the cube. The various parts of the structure turn, sometimes all in
the same direction, sometimes in opposite directions... just to keep everyone on their toes!
In the lead up to the finale we see the Dead Clown riding a bicycle
and ascending to heaven in a scene reminiscent of a Franco Dragone
show (or the movie E.T.). His friends assemble below to wave goodbye
and a celebration ensues.
The final act of Corteo is called Tournik. It consists of a team of
gymnastic highbar performers on a cube shaped highbar apparatus centre
stage with two additional bars on the outer turntable. The performers
exhibit a remarkable sense of timing as they perform elaborate
figures, and multiple artists fly through the air from bar to bar The
act is breathtaking; one small misstep would lead to a catastrophic
collision.
At the conclusion of the act the cast returns to the stage as the Dead
Clown descends from heaven, he is now an angel.
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