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Cirque du Soleil Hospitality Brings Pleasure Back To The Circus

The circus has entertained people for centuries. Its origins lie in Roman times, where animals and theatre were used to entertain the populous. Following the demise of the Roman Empire however, there was a lack of circus type entertainment in Europe. The animal rich antics were taken up again by various travelling performers and gypsies throughout Europe, whilst the development of an acrobatic based circus was already well underway in China.

Traditionally, various circuses would focus on a main theme, such as trained animals, slapstick clowns or acrobats and daredevils. As the circus became a less popular form of entertainment, Circus troupes decided that they would have to merge to survive, bringing a new type of eclectic experience to draw in the audience. Drawing upon influences from entertainment around the world, a new breed of entertainment was formed, taking on stylized and choreographed theatrical tones.

In contemporary terms, the circus is a mix of acrobatic entertainment such as trapeze artists, animal entertainment using trained horses and bizarre entertainment, focussing on the skills of sword swallowers and fire eaters. This type of entertainment can be linked back to the curiosity of the side shows and freak shows that used to travel with a main circus troupe. Animals within the circus though are becoming increasingly rare. The modern day circus, once an arena for the exotic, is no longer about tamed lions and elephants that beg like a dog. The reasons for this are from allegations of animal cruelty in the keeping and training of such animals. The effect on public opinion was massive, and after a terrible tragedy involving a runaway elephant that had mauled it's keeper, the public no longer approved of animal inclusion in their circus entertainment.

Instead, entertainment that involved acrobatics and dangerous events became the taste of the day. Jousting on motorbikes with chainsaws had the power to deliver as much of an adrenalin rush and as ringmaster putting his head into a lions mouth. The power to shock has always been a winning formula, but so have theatrics and traditional skills that can be found throughout the history of the circus. A modern day entertainment troupe is likely to be presenting a performance with a story, as can be seen in the modern day marvel of the Cirque Du Soleil, which translates as Circus of the Sun.

The troupe found it's beginnings in Canada in the early 1980s with a show that was such a huge success, the founders decided to tour. The abolition of a traditional ring and the decision to not have animals in the performances gained this circus incarnation a reputation for being a truly modern incarnation. Drawing upon traditional circus skills and acts from across the world enable Cirque Du Soleil to translate complex stories through performance. The lack of curtains draws the audience in to the story, and creates a paradigm unbeatable in a traditional theatre or circus.

This type of event has a huge following from lovers of cabaret and the theatre; performing arts and traditional circus. The productions are suitable for family entertainment and are hugely popular in the corporate entertainment industry. With such spectacular and entertaining shows that tour the world and with a practising troupe numbering over three thousand, there is a wealth of talent and entertainment at their disposal. Aerial acrobatics combined with stunning set design, great lighting and fabulous costumes provide a setting that you'll remember for a lifetime. There is no doubt that this is one troupe that will bring back the essence of top quality entertainment.

About the Author

Shaun Parker is a entertainmnets and hospitality expert with many years of experience in the entertainment industry. Find out more about Cirque du Soleil Hospitality and other corporate hospitality events at Keith Prowse

Maul Costume
How many of you guys like to Role Play?

I love it...Just last night my man and I got all dressed up but he kept complaining that his French Maid costume didn't fit quite right.

I don't know what his problem was, I had a hard enough time getting out of that strap on that held up my Darth Maul suit!

Did you ever notice that some people no matter what you do you just can't make happy?

That's OK, you just come over to Quix's house and I'll teach some new roles we can play.... Oh Teacher, I've been a bad boy, you should keep me after school.

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Kids Darth Maul Halloween Costume $26.95 Apprentice of Darth Sidious, Darth Maul was a force to be reckoned with in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. With his double-sided lightsaber, he was a whirling dervish for the Dark Side of the Force, wreaking havoc wherever he went. Channel your dark energy with this Kids Darth Maul Halloween Costume! This officially licensed Star Wars item brings the fear and the Dark Side to life! Get your lightsaber and work on your flips and take the Kids Darth Maul Halloween Costume to finish off your Sith costume today!

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Darth Maul Overhead Mask $42.95 Darth Maul was a force to be reckoned with in The Old Republic! With his double-sided lightsaber, he was a whirling dervish for the Dark Side of the Force, wreaking havoc wherever he went. At least until he got cut in half. Channel your dark energy with this Darth Maul Overhead Mask! This officially licensed Star Wars item brings the fear and the Dark Side to life! Get your lightsaber and work on your flips and take the Darth Maul Overhead Mask to finish off your Sith costume today!

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Child Darth Maul 3/4 Vinyl Mask $14.95 Darth Maul was a force to be reckoned with in The Old Republic! With his double-sided lightsaber, he was a whirling dervish for the Dark Side of the Force, wreaking havoc wherever he went. At least until he got cut in half. Channel your dark energy with this Child Darth Maul 3/4 Vinyl Mask! This officially licensed Star Wars item brings the fear and the Dark Side to life! Get your lightsaber and work on your flips and take the Child Darth Maul 3/4 Vinyl Mask to finish off your Sith costume today!

Darth Maul Costume $63.97 Darth Maul Deluxe Adult Costume This evil sith is ready to battle Qui-Gon Jinn! Costume includes: Plastic character mask, hooded tunic with attached shirt, molded belt and the pants with attached boot tops. 100% Polyester. Available Sizes: Standard up to 42 Large 42-44 Extra Large 44-46 Lightsaber is NOT included.

Rubies Costume Co 1613 Darth Maul Double Sided Lightsaber Tm $28.6 Complete the look of your Darth Maul TM costume with this official Darth Maul TM DoubleSided Lightsaber. Retractable. Features a double sided lighsaber. WARNING: Contains small parts. Not for children under 3 years of age.

Costume Werewolf Hands $17.95 Reach out and maul somebody with the Costume Werewolf Hands. No lycanthrope costume is complete without the proper claws. It’s like a bird without a feather. The Wolfman is as famous for his claws as he is for his face, so it stands to reason that the Costume Werewolf Hands would be a great addition to your costume this Halloween.The Costume Werewolf Hands are a great accessory for any wolfman (or wolfwoman) this Halloween. You don’t need to be a lycanthrope to know a great addition when you see one.

Deluxe Darth Maul for Child $34.97 Boys Star Wars Costume includes mask, hooded tunic with attached shirt, waist sash with printed belt and pants with attached boot tops. If you are a Star Wars fan then you will absolutely love this Darth Maul costume. As you probably know, Maul is incapable of emotion aside from blood-lust and rage, so this makes him quite an interes...

Deluxe Darth Maul Costume $46.99 Deluxe Darth Maul™ Child Costume The ultimate Sith assasin from the Star Wars films and apprentice to Darth Sidious. Costume includes: Hooded tunic with attached shirt, waist sash with printed belt & pants with attached boot tops and character mask. Available size: Small 4-6 Medium 8-10 Large 12-14 Double bladed lightsaber NOT included.

Adult Circus Lion Costume $59.95 The Adult Circus Lion Costume is less Cowardly Lion than it is the Ghost and/or the Darkness. Lions should be kind of frightening, which this costume is, and that makes sense because lions are cold-blooded killers. They’re violent by design. Besides being good on its own this costume is also great for couples, as airs perfectly with a lion tamer costume (or, I don’t know, a big game hunter or a zebra). So keep that in mind when you’re deciding what your Halloween is going to look like.The Adult Circus Lion Costume comes with a beige and brown jumpsuit with hands, a mask (and mane), and shoe covers. So, toss this costume on and get to introducing MGM films. The Adult Circus Lion Costume is of the fiercest feline this side of the Transvaal. Whether you prefer the Ghost or the Darkness, this cat is primed and ready to maul.

Child Yoda Halloween Costume - Star Wars $26.95 Was one of your favorite movie moments watching Yoda take on Darth Maul? Well, you don't have to rewind the scene over and over again to bring that cinematic magic to your life! Check out this awesome Star Wars Child Yoda Halloween Costume! Our Star Wars Child Yoda Halloween Costume comes with tan hooded robe with full sleeves! This also includes a brown and black jumpsuit! There is even a green Yoda mask, even with pointed ears! So order this today and delight your friends with a crowd favorite!

Star Wars Deluxe Savage Opress Child Costume $42.95 While he might not be as famous as his elder, Sith brother Darth Maul, Savage Opress is a villain in his own right. Wielding the weapons of the Nightbrothers, along with a double-bladed lightsaber and dark side powers, he is a force to be reckoned with—and feared. Dress up as one of the best and newest Star Wars villains with the Star Wars Deluxe Savage Opress Child Costume. Whether battling the Jedi, Sith lords, or even the Nightsisters, he is an alien to watch out for. The Star Wars Deluxe Savage Opress Child Costume comes with a jumpsuit with molded armor and attached boot covers, belt, and mask. This is a great Halloween outfit for one of the newest and scariest faces to come out of that galaxy far, far away. The Star Wars Savage Opress Child Mask is a costume accessory of one of Count Dooku’s most ferocious minions from The Clone Wars series.

Rubies Costumes 157488 Star Wars Darth Maul Child Costume $47.4 Trained in the ways of the Dark Side since childhood Darth Maul was one of the deadliest Siths that existed. Though he was a strong fighter he could not live up to the Jedi power of ObiWan. The Star Wars Darth Maul Child Costume includes a hooded tunic waist sash with printed belt pants with attached boot tops and mask. Now you too can be the ultimate tool of the Dark Side. Size: Small. Does not include gloves shirt or light saber. Please Note: Due to a style change by the manufacturer the shirt is no longer included with this style. Packaging may state that a shirt is included but this is a misprint by the manufacturer. Turtleneck shirt is no longer included. Included Accessories Sash and Mask. Care Instructions: Machine Wash Cold Water No Bleach Gentle Cycle Line Dry. Cool Iron if Necessary.

Rubies Costumes 157490 Star Wars Darth Maul Child Costume $47.4 Trained in the ways of the Dark Side since childhood Darth Maul was one of the deadliest Siths that existed. Though he was a strong fighter he could not live up to the Jedi power of ObiWan. The Star Wars Darth Maul Child Costume includes a hooded tunic waist sash with printed belt pants with attached boot tops and mask. Now you too can be the ultimate tool of the Dark Side. Size: Large. Does not include gloves shirt or light saber. Due to a style change by the manufacturer the shirt is no longer included with this style. Packaging may state that a shirt is included but this is a misprint by the manufacturer. Turtleneck shirt is no longer included. Included Accessories Sash and Mask. Care Instructions: Machine Wash Cold Water No Bleach Gentle Cycle Line Dry. Cool Iron if Necessary.

Star Wars Darth Maul Double-Bladed Lightsaber $16.99 Complement your costume and rule the Sith! Darth Maul's unique double-bladed lightsaber from Star Wars. The weapon's dual telescoping blades light up. You're gonna need one of these! Complement your costume and rule the Sith with the Star Wars Darth Maul Double-Bladed Lightsaber! The nifty weapon features injection-molded plastic with dual telescoping blades that light up. It extends to almost 5 feet in length. If you're planning to impersonate the main villain in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, you're gonna need one of these! Requires 4x "AA" batteries, not included.

Star Wars Darth Maul Child Costume - Small $34.99 Includes: Tunic,Pants/Boot Tops,Mask,and Sash. Does not include gloves or light saber. This is an officially licensed Star Wars costume.

Star Wars Darth Maul Child Costume - Large $34.99 Includes: Tunic,Pants/Boot Tops,Mask,and Sash. Does not include gloves or light saber. This is an officially licensed Star Wars costume.

Star Wars Darth Maul Child Costume - Medium $34.99 Includes: Tunic,Pants/Boot Tops,Mask,and Sash. Does not include gloves or light saber. This is an officially licensed Star Wars costume.

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Star Wars Darth Maul Child Costume $34.99 Includes: Tunic,Pants/Boot Tops,Sash,Mask.

Star Wars Sith Lord Lightsaber $20.95 Oh awesome is this thing? It’s the Star Wars Sith Lord Lightsaber. If you’re like me and you’ve spent an unhealthy amount of your life pining after a sci-fi laser sword, then we’ve got the item for you: The Star Wars Sith Lord Lightsaber. Darth Maul, being one of the better things about the prequel trilogy and that particular Sith lord’s lightsaber is one of the cooler Star Wars accessories since people started wondering if that point at the end of Boba Fett’s jetpack was a missile or not. The Star Wars Sith Lord Lightsaber is a pitch perfect simulacrum of Darth Maul’s famous lightsaber.

Star Wars Savage Opress Child Mask $14.95 While he might not be as famous as his elder, Sith brother Darth Maul, Savage Opress is a villain in his own right. Wielding the skills of the Nightsisters, along with a double-bladed lightsaber, he is a man to be reckoned with, and feared. Dress up as one of the best and newest Star Wars villains with the Star Wars Savage Opress Child Mask. Whether battling the Jedi, Sith lords, or even the Nightsisters, he is an alien to watch out for. The Star Wars Savage Opress Child Mask is a great costume accessory for one of the newest and scariest faces to come out of that galaxy far, far away. The Star Wars Savage Opress Child Mask is a costume accessory of one of Count Dooku's most ferocious minions from the Clone Wars series.

Yoda Overhead Mask $39.95 Was one of your favorite movie moments watching Yoda take on Darth Maul? Well, you don't have to rewind the scene over and over again to bring that cinematic magic to your life! Check out this awesome Star Wars Yoda Overhead Mask!Our Star Wars Yoda Overhead Mask comes with tan hooded robe with full sleeves! This also includes a brown and black jumpsuit! There is even a green Yoda mask, even with pointed ears! So order this today and delight your friends with a crowd favorite!

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Ray Park As Darth Maul Photo $39.99 Ray Park As Darth Maul Photo - Photo

Darth Vader 3D Pull Pinata $16.99 Grab your light saber, it's Darth Vader! This fun 3-D pinata is ready to be filled with treats and toys. Darth Vader Pull String Pinata is a great party activity and doubles as a fun decoration. Our Vader Pinata is easy to use, measures approximately 10/ 1/2" tall and 10 1/2" wide from shoulder to shoulder and features green, black and red ribbons for pulling. Fill with treats of choice (not inclu...

Child's Deluxe Darth Maul Costume $41.46 Includes: Tunic, Pants/Boot Tops, Sash, Mask....

Darth Maul Mask w/Cape $39.99 This authentic looking Darth Maul Mask w/Cape comes with a vinyl ½ mask with an attached black hooded cape. The dark red mask has details that make it stand out like it's realistic patterns and horns. Eye and nose holes help with unrestricted seeing and breathing. Just add Darth Maul's light saber to this one-of-a-kind costume to complete the look!...

Child Deluxe Darth Maul $32.99 Maul is indoctrinated in the ways of the dark sideof the Force from youth and is incapable of emoti on aside from bloodlust and rage. After Maul goes through a series of tests, Maul's master proclaimshim Darth Maul TM, Dark Lord of the Sith....