Balgarianovinite.com “Outstanding quality”, “an abundance of artistry” and “highly professional acrobatics”, this is how the audience described the show to BTA after watching Ovo by Cirque du Soleil. The world-renowned Canadian troupe is visiting Bulgaria with seven performances from April 30 to May 3 in Sofia.
THIS IS NOT A CIRCUS
“This is not a typical circus” is one of the most frequently repeated reactions. “I wouldn’t call it a circus. It’s a feast for all the senses with incredible colours, amazing acrobatic acts. I still can’t fully process what I’ve just seen.”
The distinction is not accidental. For many spectators, Ovo feels far removed from childhood memories of the circus, the one with animals, clearly separated acts, and a predictable structure: “It’s different from the circus we watched as kids, and that’s why I like it. This is a very contemporary circus with a modern approach, there are no animals, and the focus is on acrobatics and the overall experience.”
This transformation of the genre is widely recognized as one of the reasons behind the show’s global success. Cirque du Soleil has long shifted its focus from individual acts to a complete stage universe, where music, movement, and visuals function as one.
THE FAMILY AS THE AUDIENCE
It is striking that Ovo is rarely watched alone, “it’s a show that brings people together.” “I’m here with my whole family and I’m greatly impressed,” a father who came with his children says. Another family has travelled from Silistra, Northeastern Bulgaria, “especially for this celebration”, and according to the mother, her son is “on cloud nine”.
“I’m having fun, going back to my childhood,” another spectator says. In her view, this is the show’s strongest effect, not just the acrobatics, but its ability to create a shared experience between generations, between parents and children, between memory and the present.
For some in the audience, this is not their first encounter with Cirque du Soleil: “It’s not my first time. I’m a big fan, and every time they come, I make sure to see them. Each time I discover something new and different, with a new program and a fantastic experience.”
As they describe it, this is no longer just about surprise, but about ritual and trust in a brand that consistently delivers a certain level of quality.
International reviews confirm this impression, the show is known for its high production value, precision, and visual impact, combining acrobatics, dance, and music into a unified experience.
THE LANGUAGE OF AWE
If the audience’s reaction could be summed up in one word, it would be awe. “An extraordinary performance, incredible synchronization, unique acrobats.” “Impressive performance and costumes, with fantastic music and atmosphere.” “Beautiful and emotional choreography, full of warmth,” are just some of the comments.
Ovo does not rely on a complex storyline. Its strength lies in synthesis. Acrobatics, music, costumes, lighting, everything works together to create a sensation. “It’s a great gift for the audience to see something like this,” people say. “Very enjoyable, very lively, wonderful for children. Overall, a marvellous show.”
Cirque du Soleil returned to Bulgaria after a nine-year absence. Ovo, Portuguese for “egg”, is a show about the continuous birth of a world where insects are human, and humans are acrobatic hybrids between body and myth. The world is colourful, hypnotic, and pulsating, an ecosystem where everything is in motion. Cirque du Soleil’s Ovo Thrills Sofia Audience with Spectacle Beyond Circus 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-05-02 17:47:42 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law