On the verge of breaking into the international market Bob McKeown profiles Canadian theatrical performers Cirque du Soleil in this piece from 1988. The troupe started as an association of street performers, and their innovative use of techniques from theatre, dance, gymnastics and rock videos earned them a devoted following. Founder Guy Laliberté reflects on the risks and challenges they faced starting the company. the fifth estate speaks to several of the group’s performers and tags along as they setup for an important set of shows in California. We also speak to famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, who was documenting their big foray into the United States.
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