We explored the more cultured side of Memphis this week, taking in the Cirque du Soleil show. The specific show we saw was Saltimbanco. 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. Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city.
There were many jaw-dropping moments, with individuals doing cartwheels on each other, flying on a trapeze high above the stage, climbing up poles using only their arms, and much more. It was incredible, and highly recommended if you ever have a chance.
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