ZED

ZED is a living poem, a timeless evocation that draws on the Tarot and its arcana, an imaginary world that conjures the vitality of the human condition and holds up a mirror to our true selves. The central, larger-than-life character Zed represents all of humanity in all its guises, from wisdom to folly, from discovery to adventure.

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Zed grows as he discovers the world on his journey of initiation. Through this undertaking the people of the sky and the people of the earth are trying to connect with each other; through Zed, they come together.

Flying Trapeze                                     Hand to hand

The world of the arcana, in which ZED finds its inspiration, teems with life and vibrant characters, including the Great Goddess, The Fool, The Sphinxes and the Satyrs - all engaged in a lyrical odyssey to the heart of the human experience.

Juggling                                                Banquine

copied from the official Cirque du Soleil website. Further info available at the official ZED website. See also my previous post on Dralion.

For what it is worth, I loved the introduction at the beginning of the show, and the Flying Trapeze towards the end. The remaining parts were good - of course! - but not that exceptional.

Flying Trapeze

Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil originated in Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec (Canada). It is now based in the city of Montreal. From the 73 people who worked for Cirque du Soleil in 1984, there are now over 3,000 employees worldwide, including close to 900 artists.

This year Cirque du Soleil presented Dralion in Japan.

Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus tradition and the avant-garde approach of Cirque du Soleil. The show's name is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. Dralion derives much of its inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature.



Suspended in time between the past and the future, Dralion is a celebration of life and the four elements that maintain the natural order: air, water, fire and earth. Innovation soars to new heights as it defies the laws of nature. Dralion is a dynamic performance that transcends the boundaries of the imagination and leads us into a dreamscape with a new and sparkling perspective.

In Ballet on lights, presented for the first time in the world, seven young women, wearing pointe shoes, perform a ballet on light bulbs.


I couldn't believe this is physically possible!

Oh, by the way. If Cirque du Soleil is coming by your place, definitely you should take the chance and go and see it!