Cavalia returns to Montreal!

    MONTREAL, Nov. 7 /CNW Telbec/ - The spectacular equestrian odyssey
Cavalia returns in the spring of 2009. This time, the White Big Top and its 75
two and four legged artists will be setting up in Montreal. Tickets will be
on-sale Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 10 am.
    From 2003 to 2006, Cavalia galloped across North America, taking the
public and critics by storm. During the past two years, the show has been
touring European capitals where the public and the press alike received it
with great enthusiasm. In Brussels, Le Soir wrote "A true triumph", while in
Madrid El Pais described it "Like a dream come true" and in Berlin BZ
commented "Hot to trot, straight to the heart."
    "Cavalia is alive and in constant evolution. Through the years, there
have been many novelties in the show. It has grown with its new horses and
several new artists. The public will now be able to discover or rediscover the
show. Whether on two or four legs, each artist adds a personal touch, which
makes each Cavalia performance a show unique in itself", said Normand
Latourelle, President and Artistic Director.
    Cavalia, a show like no other created to date, is a lavish orchestration
of multimedia, equestrian and performing arts. Often qualified as an equine
ballet, this dream of freedom, complicity and harmony, from the imagination of
Normand Latourelle, is a spectacular and moving tribute to the relationship
between humans and horses throughout history.
    Charged with poetry and pure emotion and in dream-like virtual settings,
the show combines acrobatics, dance, aerial stunts and live music to the
equestrian arts. Under the world's largest touring big top, a 50 metre-wide
stage allows the horses to express themselves in all their beauty, their grace
and their strength, at times in total liberty.
    Since 2003, Cavalia has visited 30 cities in the United States, Canada,
Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Portugal. One of the largest
touring shows in the world with its 150 employees, 40 horses, 35 artists and
100 trucks of equipment, Cavalia has charmed more than 2 million spectators to
date.

    About Cavalia

    Normand Latourelle, President and Artistic Director, is the visionary
behind the show. He is renowned for his adventurous and innovative
productions. Cavalia is directed by Erick Villeneuve and features an original
score by Michel Cusson. The equestrian directors are Frederic Pignon and
Magali Delgado. The set design is by Marc Labelle, the lighting by Alain
Lortie, the sound by Michel Therrien, the choreographies by Alain Gauthier and
the costumes by Mireille Vachon.

    TICKETS

    Cavalia will take place under the White Big Top in Montreal at the north
east corner of Metropolitan and Decarie. Tickets will be going on sale this
Saturday, November 8. Regular tickets are priced from $44 to $85; $39 to $69
for children 12 and under. Cavalia Rendez-Vous packages, including a fine
selection of hors d'oeuvres and refreshments, such as wine and beer, a special
souvenir, and an exclusive tour behind the scenes in the Cavalia stables, are
available (starting at $175 for adults; $115 for children 12 and under).
Cavalia Horse Lover packages including seating in the first rows and a visit
to the Cavalia stables are also available (starting at $115 for adults and
$105 for children). Prices do not include taxes and service fees. For more
information, a detailed list of show dates and reservations, call
1-866-999-8111 or visit www.cavalia.net.

    PHOTOS: For high-resolution photos visit the media room at
www.cavalia.net.

For further information: Gabrielle Pauzé, [phone] ext. 3027,
[e-mail]