Quidam

a nameless passerby, a solitary figure lingering on a street corner, a person rushing past, a person who lives lost amidst the crowd in an all-too-anonymous society. A soul that cries out, dreams and sings within us all. To that soul, Cirque du Soleil pays homage.

Quidam refers to the headless character that is featured, and, in literal sense, the embodiment of both everyone and no one, at the same time.The show focuses on a young girl, named Zoe. Depicting the inside of her imagination.

Quidam was the first show from Cirque du Soleil I saw live. Yes, I missed Allergia, which was about 3 years ago. When I realise that the shows were extending for another 3 weeks, I went online to book the best seats that I can get. Well, not that fantastic. 3rd row from the front... oh well... I can't complain I reckon. The show was no doubt good.

I was anticipating something fun and cheery to watch -- yes, I have skipped the reviews and only got sucked in to get tickets because it was Cirque Du Soleil. However, it was not one of regret. I was glad that I watched it. It was simply incredible. I have never watch anything like this before live -- it is refreshing, unique and stunning in its stage presentation. The colors of the stage, the costums, the music, pacing and the talent of the performers were marvelous, and breath taking. The control, the concentration of the cast was tremedous. Its something that you've watched, and not forgett.

The sights and sounds of it were brilliant. The only regret I had : I should have gone on a full stomach, because half the time, I was starving, and thinking of future foods to devour. Yes, in the very midst of Quidam. I do surprise myself sometimes -- having such a thought in the midst of such a show.

I have to say that Quidam isn't all spectacular in ways like Phantom, or, Fiddler .. . it has its own charm, its own strange, dark pulling feeling -- hmm.. how shall I put it -- Haunting? It has this mystic, lingering effect, a dark illusion that wraps and draws its audience ... the lights, the silence, the darkness, the vibrant colors, and sometimes, the subtle colors. The contrasting plain white sack like costumes to the elaborately designed and colored ones -- all well orchestrated to stay in one's visual eyes in their minds.

If you're thinking of catching it and hesitating, dont'. You should go watch it -- its pretty impressive. I shan't blog in detail, lest i kill the joy of your experience. Enjoy!