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Cirque Italia is set to come to Lethbridge September 26-29. 2024. (Photo: Wayne Herrschaft photography)

Cirque Italia bringing 1950’s spectacle to Lethbridge

Sep 17, 2024 | 1:40 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – People in the Lethbridge area can take in a world-class circus event.

Cirque Italia is bringing its Water Circus: Gold Unit to the city from September 26-29, 2024.

Alex Acero describes himself as the comedian, host, ringmaster and director of the show.

He says the Water Circus: Gold Unit is set in the 1950’s.

“This little girl, her mom is trying to put her to sleep. I come out from the TV and I show her around. You see a lot of rock-and-roll, we have 17 live performers,” says Acero.

The show also features jugglers, bunjees, throwing axes, a trampoline act and the “wheels of destiny.”

Promotional video for Cirque Italia’s Water Circus: Gold Unit. (Credit: Cirque Italia)

He says Cirque Italia has three unique stages that cost $500,000 each. The others are in Las Vegas and Dubai.

What makes the stage unique is its water system. Acero explains that 17 computers are programmed to shoot water and lights across the venue in interesting ways.

“We don’t get wet, a lot of people ask if we get wet. Also, the audience doesn’t get wet.”

Acero has been with Cirque Italia for the last eight years. They have run the Water Circus: Gold Unit show for the last three years.

He says his favourite part of performing is seeing the look of awe in the audience’s eyes.

Cirque Italia will perform at the Lethbridge & District Exhibition on September 26-29. For more information and to buy tickets, go to cirqueitalia.com

Cirque Italia is set to come to Lethbridge September 26-29. 2024. (Photo: Wayne Herrschaft photography)
Cirque Italia is set to come to Lethbridge September 26-29. 2024. (Photo: Wayne Herrschaft photography)
Cirque Italia is set to come to Lethbridge September 26-29. 2024. (Photo: Wayne Herrschaft photography)
Cirque Italia is set to come to Lethbridge September 26-29. 2024. (Photo: Wayne Herrschaft photography)
Cirque Italia is set to come to Lethbridge September 26-29. 2024. (Photo: Wayne Herrschaft photography)
Cirque Italia is set to come to Lethbridge September 26-29. 2024. (Photo: Wayne Herrschaft photography)
Cirque Italia is set to come to Lethbridge September 26-29. 2024. (Photo: Wayne Herrschaft photography)
Cirque Italia is set to come to Lethbridge September 26-29. 2024. (Photo: Wayne Herrschaft photography)

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