Inspired by James Cameron’s record-breaking film AVATAR, TORUK – The First Flight by Cirque du Soleil will make its Australian debut at Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre in October before heading to Sydney (Qudos Bank Arena), Melbourne (Rod Laver Arena) and then Adelaide (Entertainment Centre).
“Avatar is really meant to be a celebration of human motion and human emotion and Cirque is able to capture that absolutely perfectly, because it’s all about human performance and physicality. It makes you feel alive to watch these performers,” said James Cameron.
‘’TORUK – The First Flight is an integration of humanity and technology, a colorful spectacle for the entire family. We are delighted to see this epic journey take flight in Australia, a country so rich in culture and scenery as can be found on Pandora,’’ said director and writer Michel Lemieux.
THE SHOW:
Inspired by James Cameron’s AVATAR, TORUK – The First Flight transports you to the world of Pandora in a visually stunning live setting. Experience a storytelling odyssey through a new world of imagination, discovery, and possibility.
Through a riveting fusion of cutting-edge visuals, puppetry and stagecraft buoyed by a soaring cinematic score, Cirque du Soleil applies its unique signature style to James Cameron’s imaginary world and “makes the bond” between two kindred artistic visions that capture the imagination.
This live immersive experience also bears the distinct signature of directors and multimedia innovators Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon. It is a living ode to the Na’vi’s symbiotic co-existence with nature and their belief in the basic interconnectedness of all living things.
Narrated by a “Na’vi Storyteller” and populated by unforgettable characters, TORUK – The First Flight is a mythical tale set thousands of years before the events depicted in the film AVATAR, and before any humans ever set foot on Pandora.
THE STORY:
When a natural catastrophe threatens to destroy the sacred Tree of Souls, Ralu and Entu, two Omatikaya boys on the brink of adulthood, fearlessly decide to take matters into their own hands. Upon learning that Toruk can help them save the Tree of Souls, they set out, together with their newfound friend Tsyal, on a quest high up in the Floating Mountains to find the mighty red and orange predator that rules the Pandoran sky. Prophecy is fulfilled when a pure soul rises among the clans to ride Toruk for the first time and save the Na’vi from a terrible fate.
2nd November 7.30PM
3rd November 8.00PM
4th November 4 & 8.00PM
5th November 1.00PM
8th November 7.30PM
9th November 7.30PM
10th November 8.00PM
11th November 4 & 8.00PM
12th November 1.00PM
Want all the latest Melbourne events and activities straight to your inbox?
Subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletter below to keep up to date with all the best events & activities for Melbourne. Newsletters are sent once a week every Tuesday!
Echuca-Moama has established itself as the place to be for heart-starting blues and roots music and the perfect antidote for a bad case of the winter blues with its | Read On..
JULY 27 - 30, 2017
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Thursday to Sunday - 9am to 4.30pm
A one stop destination for craft and quilting enthusiasts offering | Read On..
Disney’s ALADDIN is the must-see show of the year and “Broadway’s biggest new hit! (Entertainment Weekly)
From the producer of The Lion King, the | Read On..
The mission of Bully Zero Australia Foundation is to provide genuine and enduring care for bullying victims and their families. We exist to identify | Read On..
Marley Spoon sends tasty recipes and fresh ingredients directly to your door, making it easy to | Read On..
Witness Impossible Occurrences, one of Melbourne's most exclusive attractions.
Award winning | Read On..
Melbourne's best traditional GREEK night with live music, entertainment, dancing and Mediterranean | Read On..
Disney’s ALADDIN is the must-see show of the year and “Broadway’s biggest new hit! (Entertainment Weekly)
From the producer of The Lion King, the | Read On..
The mission of Bully Zero Australia Foundation is to provide genuine and enduring care for bullying victims and their families. We exist to identify | Read On..
Behold the marvels of the invertebrate world as giant bugs take over Melbourne Museum!
Inspired | Read On..
Cirque de Soleil TORUK - The First Flight
View Live Traffic