Toruk – The First Flight is a live immersive multimedia spectacle that brings to the stage the breathtaking world of James Cameron’s Avatar in a truly magical way. Through a riveting fusion of cutting-edge visuals, puppetry and stagecraft buoyed by a soaring cinematic score, Cirque du Soleil applies its unique signature style to James Cameron’s imaginary world and “makes the bond” between two kindred artistic visions that capture the imagination. It’s important to know that Toruk is not Avatar onstage; rather it borrows Cameron’s world to tell a story all its own. The story, told in trademark Cirque style combined with more visual effects than ever before, is then entirely new and mesmerizing. This week’s Wire Magazine in-depth cover story previews the show by interviewing Toruk’s Artistic Director Fabrice Lemire and acrobat/performer Thomas Evans.
