Cirque du Soleil’s latest installment, Toruk: The First Flight, whisks spectators to a far away world that is fulfilled with imagination, discovery, and possibility. This live performance is inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar, but it takes you to thousands and thousands of years before Avatar took place.
The Storyline
When a natural catastrophe threatens to destroy the sacred Tree of Souls, Ralu and Entu, two Omaticaya boys on the brink of adulthood, fearlessly decide to take matters into their own hands. Upon learning that Toruk can help them save the Tree of Souls, they set out together with Tsyal, their newfound friend, on a quest high up in the Floating Mountains to find the mighty red and orange predator that rules the Pandoran sky. Prophecy is fulfilled when a pure soul rises among the clans to ride Toruk for the first time and save the Na’vi from a terrible fate.
Toruk: The First Flight is truly one of the most beautiful and unique performances I have ever seen! My family and I were in a state of bliss, wonderment, and delight with each scene that unfolded. This sorrowful story is depicted with everything from puppetry and fearless acrobatics to intricately designed backdrops and flawless performances. It’s a sight to behold and a memory to cherish for a lifetime! Characters like Na’vi princess Tsyal (Giulia Piolanti), Entu (Guillaume Paquin), and Ralu (Jeremiah Hughes) captures hearts with their unforgettable tale.
The show is presented by Visa Signature®. DHL and ACTIVEON Action Camera are the official sponsors. The show is being created through a licensing arrangement with 20th Century Fox. In an effort to bring audience members involvement to a whole new level, Cirque du Soleil will be launching a first-of-its-kind app for TORUK – The First Flight. Working with long-time technology partner SAP, the app will enhance the overall show experience and enable audience members to be a part of the action before, during and after the performance! The app can be downloaded here.
It’s been a long time since I last watched a show. This looks like a very fun show.
That looks like so much fun! We’ve been to a couple of Cirque shows, and they’re always a magical experience. I think we need to see this one ASAP!
Your photos are so interesting and drew me in. I’ll have to check out the app for first flight. I’d love to see the show sometime.
What a beautiful show. The colors are so bright and vibrant. I must see this!
I’ve always wanted to see a Cirque show but haven’t made it to one yet. This one looks really entertaining!
That looks like an amazing show! I’ve seen several Cirque performances, but this one looks really unique and different. Where will they be touring?
Beautiful! The colors are gorgeous and the plots are always so beautiful. My favorite was the Beatles one. So incredible!
I really do want to see a Cirque du Soleil show. This one looks amazing. I really like the story line. I will have to see if I can get tickets for the performance near me!
I’ve never been to a show like this! How amazing!
The images are absolutely stunning! I would love to go catch a show with my Husband. It’s never disappointing with Cirque.
How Stunning! and Glorious!! I have always wanted to see a Cirque show.
This show looks amazing. I have always wanted to see a Cirque du Soleil show before. The amount of work they put into each show is incredible.
That looks like an amazing show! I would have loved to watch this. It looks like so much fun!
Wow! That circus looks so intense. I want to watch it live with my hubby and my son.
This sounds like an awesome live show for sure. I would love to go see the Toruk The First Flight because I love the Avatar movie. Thanks for sharing this amazing live show.
I imagine that I would like this much more than Avatar the film, especially since its a live spectacle. It looks like a lot of fun and the effects are breathtaking!
It has been almost twelve years since I last saw a Cirque show, but this one looks like a good one. I need to check this out.
I love Cirque du Soleil. We have a tour coming to my city. It’s not this particular show, though. This one looks great!
This looks AMAZING! I have always wanted to go see a Cirque du Soleil show. These photos are so beautiful.
Wow, this looks amazing! I love Avatar, so this would definitely appeal to me, plus Cirque du Soleil never disappoints anyway!
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This looks like it would be such a fun show to attend. I have not been to one in a long time and would love to go again/
I have never been to one of these shows but they look so entertaining and fun. I will have to keep a look out to see if they ever come to my area.
I loved Avatar so I definitely would want to catch this when it comes through Phoenix! The colors are just gorgeous!
I love Cirque du Soleil shows! I haven’t been to one in a few years and this show looks incredible. If only it was coming near me!
I need to go see this live!!! My kids would love it!
Cirque du Soleil creates amazing shows! In my opinion this is how the circuses should be, with people performing!
I MUST see this! Avatar is in my top 10 favorites of all times so this instantly won me over.
This looks amazing! The costumes are so elaborate! I have never been, but my mom has gone to several and always enjoyed them.
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I’ve heard wonderful reviews of these shows. It’s on my bucket list of things to do. I love your pictures! They make me want to go even more!
I have seen a few Cirque du Soleil shows and they have all been amazing. I can’t wait to see Toruk when it comes to my area.