Saltimbanco’s production on farewell tour; will give seven performances at Civic Center

PORTLAND — After 20 years performing around the world, Saltimbanco will make its final curtain call in December in Montreal, Canada, the international home of Cirque du Soleil. From October 10 – 14, Portland will have its first and final opportunity to experience this classic and colorful Cirque du Soleil production that has performed in more than 45 countries. Saltimbanco will be presented at the Cumberland County Civic Center for seven performances only.

Tickets for the general public will be available starting Sept. 7 at www.cirquedusoleil.com/saltimbanco or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Saltimbanco is Cirque du Soleil’s longest-running touring show and has performed since 1992 to wide-spread acclaim to sell-out audiences in Europe, North and South America, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand for more than 11.5 million enthusiastic fans.

Classic Cirque du Soleil at its best, Saltimbanco is a thrilling and kaleidoscopic celebration of awe inspiring artistry and agility. With a cast of 50 high-caliber artists hailing from 20 different countries, Saltimbanco features breathtaking acrobatics and unbelievable athleticism during solo spotlights and epic ensembles. From the seemingly impossible balancing, jumping and spinning during the Chinese Poles or the Russian Swing to the gravity-defying Bungees and Trapeze, the crowd pleasing Juggling and Acrobatic Bicycle, to the celebrated and very unique Clowns. Technical expertise and extravagant design are woven together by uplifting spectacular costumes, amazing lighting, humor and enchanting music and magic. Full of colour, amusement and amazement, Saltimbanco is a fun show for the whole family to enjoy.

Saltimbanco —from the Italian “saltare in banco,” which literally means “to jump on a bench”— explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms: the people who live there, their idiosyncrasies and likenesses, families and groups, the hustle and bustle of the street and the towering heights of skyscrapers. A signature show, it is inspired by the urban fabric of the metropolis and its colourful inhabitants. Decidedly baroque in its visual vocabulary, the show’s eclectic cast of characters draws spectators into a fanciful, dreamlike world, an imaginary city where diversity is a cause for hope.

Show Schedule (October 10 – 14, 2012):

• Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct.  11 at 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m 
• Saturday, Oct. 13 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct.  14 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Category 1, 2, 3

• Adults: From $35 to $75
• Children (12 & under): From $28 to $61
• Military, seniors and students: From $31.50 to $63