July 19, 2010 – La TOHU has made a name for itself as a leader in the circus arts, from creation, training and production, right up to, of course, performance. And this year, La TOHU has taken the circus “wow” factor and multiplied it exponentially with MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE, the first-ever International Festival of Circus Arts. The festival aims to highlight the talent of our home-grown artists while creating spaces where the most talented representatives of the circus world will meet.
For 18 incredible days in July, Montréal becomes a big top of spectacular proportions, presenting a veritable cultural showcase for circus arts on an international scale. Presentations across the island entertain and amaze ladies, gentlemen and children of all ages.
With the support of Cirque Éloize, Les 7 doigts de la main, Cirque du Soleil, the National Circus School and En Piste, this soon-to-be favourite regular summer event is yet another occasion for La TOHU to promote its fundamental values: CIRCUS, EARTH, and PEOPLE.
Inside and out, La TOHU (short for “tohu-bohu”, a French expression to describe urban hustle and bustle) is host to a year-round line-up of fun and excitement that spans a wide array of circus art forms, cultural celebrations and eco-responsible fairs. Home to state-of-the-art, purpose-built circus facilities as well as those of the National Circus School, the centre is a hub of cultural and economic life for the city and the Saint-Michel neighbourhood, with a mission to promote environmental design and stewardship.
So go ahead and run away to the circus in Montréal!
