What would you call a show where trained professionals perform a range of gravity-defying acrobatics, use a pole to dance in the air, race along in a long ring and balance eight footballs while moving from one end of the stage on an inflated football? Can it be called a circus? Can it be quantified as a performance by people, with skills that would be the envy of normal souls? The Extra Terrestrials is a unique combination of new-age circus, illusions and technology-led stage acts.
Nine international acts showcased a range of superlative skills. The Russian duo of Victoria and Konstantin kicked off the show as they clambered upon a pole, set in the centre of the stage with much ease, held each other upside down and gave an impromptu dance performance moving in perfect synchronisation much to the delight of the audience.
This was followed by a goalkeeper who would be every manager’s dream in the ongoing world cup. Zhora Oganisyan showcased a wide range of skills using footballs, juggling multiple balls while balancing himself on a giant football, changing a jersey while balancing a ball on his head and much more. Part of the circus since he was seven, the youngster impressed everyone with his skills. The group from the Ukaraine performed acrobatic acts, holding on to a pair of ropes, as they stood on each other, bent themselves into foetal positions and pranced about in the air.
An act that received a lot of applause from the audience was the efforts of Mouraviev Konstantin, with a roll on comedy act.
On stage, he showcases his failed attempts at losing weight, before stunning everyone by rolling on a huge ring with ease, manoeuvring it with agility and speed. With a host of manoeuvres that involved balancing umbrellas, on both her hands and feet, all the while lying on a chair, Wang Fei’s act was also very impressive.
Another act that deserves mention was illusionists Vik and Fabrini from Brazil, who kept the audience engaged with conventional magic tricks, presented with a pinch of difference.
The last act featured Strahelman and Sohne, jugglers from Germany. Dressed conventionally in suits, the duo changed clothes even as they juggled at lightening speed. The show was engaging and fun. Many of the acts left one spellbound for the effort, concentration and flexibility that went into the acts. The 75 minutes went by in a jiffy and left you wanting more. There will be three shows at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on July 12 and 13.
Tickets are priced at Rs. 2,000, Rs.1,500, Rs.1,200, Rs.800 and Rs.500. It is available at the venue. Log on to www.wowet.in. to book online.
