By all accounts, Cavalia’s latest offering, Odysseo, is a bonafide hit. Founded by Normand Latourelle and set under a 38-metre White Big Top, the equestrian ballet featuring 67 magnificent horses, 48 artists, and high-tech special effects is a spectacular visual feast. Continuing to win over Vancouver audiences after the tremendous success of its premiere at the Village in False Creek, five performances have been added to the limited engagement show. Here, a behind-the-scenes look as the cast and crew prepared for its 500th performance.
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Odysseo features 67 magnificent horses representing 11 different breeds from around the world.
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Odysseo comprises a list of superlatives: the world’s largest touring big top, the biggest stage, and the greatest number of horses at play.
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There are 120 full-time employees working as artists, in the stables, or behind the scenes.
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The stables is a climate-controlled tent complete with showers, tack shop, and a blacksmith.
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Backstage pass for Odysseo‘s big night.
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Warming up backstage are a few of Odysseo‘s 48 artists which include riders, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, and musicians.
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The horses are from Spain, Portugal, France, the Netherlands, Germany, the United States, and Canada.
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Standing 38 meters tall, the White Big Top is a traffic-stopping addition to Vancouver’s skyline.
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The saddle station backstage.
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A quiet moment warming up before the 500th performance.
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Only a few days after the tremendous success of its premiere at the Village in False Creek, five performances have been added to the limited engagement, which will now run through January 12, 2014.
