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Mystère

Mystère is classic Cirque du Soleil, combining the powerful athleticism, high-energy acrobatics and inspiring imagery that has become the company's hallmark.   Deemed a theatrical "flower in the desert," Mystère thrills generations of audiences with its exhilarating blend of whimsy, drama and the unimaginable brought to life on stage. Presented exclusively at Treasure Island, Mystère provides the ultimate discovery that life itself is a mystery.

Acts

Bungee

Bungee

Like majestic birds in flight, they dive in unison, creating a fantastically organized chaos. They drop from their trapezes in turn or as a group, their falls halted only by the elastic around their waists.
Chinese Poles

Chinese Poles

Crawling up and down the poles, like sprouting vines, these artists are a symbol of organic life which feeds on itself as it grows.
Taïko

Taïko

The adventure begins with the Big Bang, symbolizing primitive man embarking on a never-ending journey. The opening also juxtaposes the characters and contexts in a way that creates the timelessness of Mystère: the primitives on the drums, the Renaissance Archangels and the ultra-modern decor coexist seamlessly.
Trampoline

Trampoline

The comic chorus, always present, always jolly, laughs in the face of the pain of humanity. With their energy, these bouncing characters are like a virus contaminating the world of Mystère with an infectious folly. Perhaps they possess the true wisdom…
Trapeze

Trapeze

Human dreams taking flight, borne by the hopes of a new millennium. The pendulum movement of the trapeze flyers emphasize that time continues but never stops passing. The benefits outweigh the risks, for the adventure is the reward. The performers in the Trapeze act have been performing together as a group, and an extended family, for the past several years. Comprised of members of circus families from across Latin America, with one obligatory American, Mystère boasts one of the most fast-paced Trapeze acts ever devised. Completing more than a dozen tricks in little more than six minutes, the Catchers have a particularly difficult job as they spend the majority of the performance upside down with little break in between.

Characters

The Spermatos / The Spermatites

The Spermatos / The Spermatites

The Spermatos and Spermatites are like viruses, contaminating the world of Mystère with infectious folly. They are the seeds of life, moving about frantically to fulfill their destinies.
Red Bird

Red Bird

The Red Bird leaps ever higher in his futile attempt to take to the skies. Still convinced he can fly, he struggles against his fate.
Les Laquais

Les Laquais

In perpetual servitude, the Laquais are the footmen of Mystère. Their objective is to serve and support others in their pursuit of happiness.
Les Bébés

Les Bébés

Always in search of warmth and food, the babies represent the primitive human state: selfish and hungry.
La Vache à Lait

La Vache à Lait

When the Vache à Lait sounds his ancient horn, it heralds a rebirth, a new beginning. The Vache à Lait is the protector of babies and a symbol of fertility.
Moha-Samedi

Moha-Samedi

Moha-Samedi is the narrator no one listens to. He takes himself very seriously, and gets very angry and disagreeable when others don't.
The Double Faces

The Double Faces

The Double Faces hide behind haunting masks. In constant search of their own identities, they seldom reveal vulnerability.

Creators

Founder and Creative Guide
Director
Artistic Guide
Set Designer
Costume Designer
Composer and Arranger
Composer and Musical Director
Acrobatic Choreographer Luzia - Acrobatic Choreographer Amaluna, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer

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Broll from Mystère

Broll from Mystère

Hand Balancing from the show Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

Hand Balancing from Mystère

Bébé François from the show Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

Bébé François from Mystère

The show Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

Trapeze from Mystère

Ending from the show Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

Finale from Mystère

Taiko Drums from the show Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

Taiko Drums from Mystère

Red Bird from the show Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

Red Bird from Mystère

Planche from the show Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

Planche from Mystère

Bungee from the show Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

Bungee from Mystère

Bungee from the show Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

Bungee from Mystère