YouTube/WFLA News Channel 8 Cirque du Soleil performer Yann Arnaud died after falling during a show in Florida on Saturday. Arnaud was an experienced performer and had been with Cirque for 15 years. He posted on Instagram about the new aerial straps routine before the show, saying “it’s time to go for it.” An experienced […]
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Cirque du Soleil performer dies after ‘tragic accident’ at Florida show
A Cirque du Soleil performer has died after falling during an aerial performance in Tampa, Florida. The company called the death a “tragic accident.” Veteran aerialist Yann Arnaud fell 4.5 meters (15ft) from an aerial strap Saturday night. Speaking to RT.com, a spokesperson for production confirmed “with immense sadness” that Arnaud passed away at a […]
Cirque du Soleil OVO: Spectacular show is the company's finest family fun yet
If you don’t like insects, look away now. If you like having your breath taken away by jaw-dropping displays of beauty, power and freakishly flexible bodies, then this is the show for you. What’s more, I have never heard so much laughter mixed in with the gasps and involuntary profanities from a gobsmacked Cirque du […]
Cirque du Soleil, Princess Di and stargazing: Things to do this week
WATCH Spend a magical night at the circus with the agile acrobats of Cirque du Soleil as they tour the UK with their signature show, Varekai. In this dynamic and spectacular show set in a fantasy world on the edge of time, a young man falls from the sky into a shadowy dream forest full […]
BAFTAs 2017: Meryl Streep’s ‘priceless’ reaction to Cirque du Soleil hailed as ‘pure gold’
The 67-year-old actress looked on in astonishment as she watched the mesmerising acrobatic opening performance of the annual awards ceremony. The Hollywood star struggled to watch one particular moment when one female gymnast was catapulted into the air to stand on on top of a three man pile-up. Meryl had to take off her glasses […]