[MEDIA PREVIEW] TOTEM by Cirque Du Soleil

Before the opening show begins tomorrow on the 28th Oct 2015, I was invited to a media sneak preview with my beloved sista Cathryn. Arrived early and registration was under the hot sun which I thought could be better done under the Ticketing Counter? Hmmm…

Anyways, TOTEM was created in 2010 and their first show was in Montreal, Canada and the 112 crew members from 17 countries (inclusive of 46 performers) have been on tour since! TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. Somewhere between science and legend, TOTEM is an uplifting array of athleticism, soul-touching theatrics, lavish costume designs and cutting edge digital effects. With acrobatic performances evoking selected scenes from the story of evolution, TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential. The show will be going on for 55 performances all the way to 6th December 2015!

Tickets are available online at http://www.sistic.com.sg/events/totem1215 from $98 to $328 and hope to see you there! Check out the pics below for some highlights which I tried to capture with limited lighting.

Tips:

  1. Do not bring your cameras. No photography allowed. If you wanna sneak a shot from your mobile phone, REMEMBER TO TURN OFF FLASH!!!
  2. No food from outside. There are typical movie snacks and drinks inside which you can purchase.
  3. Bring more cash or a card if you wanna buy some of TOTEM’s souvenirs and t-shirts.
  4. Ladies, please bring a cardigan. You’ll feel cold with the aircon blasting inside. I felt just nice, so it’s too cold for ladies.
  5. The Big Top is located at the other end of Marina Bay Sands, nearer to the financial centre. You may wanna alight nearer there for cabbing and park nearer there if driving. Those taking MRT, turn left after exiting station control, walk straight all the way, turn left and walk straight all the way till you pass Bread Street Kitchen and exit MBS.
  6. Seats are of normal size, so carry light when going there.
  7. If you can’t control your kids from running around or making noise, please don’t bring them as they might distract the performers and your neighbours.
  8. Sit back and enjoy the show!
  9. If my tips are of any good, please ‘Like’ my eatwithroy page (www.fb.com/eatwithroy) and follow me on Instagram @eatwithroy. ;-P

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Hot...
Hot…
Selfie with the Big Top!
Selfie with the Big Top!
A lighted Totem display
A lighted Totem display
Holding area inside the Big Top. No aircon... maybe not turned on for previews? Very stuffy,
Holding area inside the Big Top. No aircon… maybe not turned on for previews? Very stuffy,
Entering the arena for the performance. AIRCON AT LAST....
Entering the arena for the performance. AIRCON AT LAST….
Love the stage
Love the stage
Media in front, guests at the back
Media in front, guests at the back
That cage thing where they will be swinging on.
That cage thing where they will be swinging on.
Introduction speech
Introduction speech
Starts... The part of the stage opens up to eject the performers.
Starts… The part of the stage opens up to eject the performers.
Suddenly got someone walked pass me, scary leh...
Suddenly got someone walked pass me, scary leh…
They are very good with the hoops
They are very good with the hoops
More hoops
More hoops
Hoops formed a ball.
Hoops formed a ball.
Red Indian
Red Indian
Marching in
Marching in
Wow love the colours!
Wow love the colours!

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Love the costumes!
Love the costumes!
Glutes galore
Glutes galore
And up they fly
And up they fly
The flyers
The flyers
New pattern
New pattern
Crossing paths
Crossing paths
The height they fly
The height they fly
Step up
Step up
From the first to the last
From the first to the last
Amout of strength just to hold the performer and to land steadily shows how much hard work they put into it.
Amout of strength just to hold the performer and to land steadily shows how much hard work they put into it.
Nicely ended
Nicely ended
Look at the details. Wow.
Look at the details. Wow.
Group shot!
Group shot!
Cat and me after the preview!
Cat and me after the preview!