was created in Europe, where the weight
of the structure shifted from masts to three
arches above the tent. The Italian firm
Canobbio, in collaboration with Artistic
Director Normand Latourelle, designed
the tent and supervised construction.
Asteo of France and Genivar of Canada
supervised engineering operations. The
arches that support the massive structure
were built by Show Canada.
More than twice the size of the structure
created for Cavalia’s original production,
the White Big Top is the size of two NFL
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football fields. The 1,626 square metres
stage, larger than a hockey rink and the
15 meters wide backstage area offer a vast
playground for more than 30 cantering
horses. The grandiose stage also offers
incredible possibilities for large-scale
staging.
A total of five tents comprise the Odysseo
village. The White Big Top houses the
stage and backstage, seating and lobby
areas under a single roof. A Rendez-Vous
tent hosts VIP ticket holders for dinner,
an open bar and photo opportunities
with the artists. This package includes a
private tour of the stables and the best
seats in the house. The horses live in a
climate-controlled stable tent complete
with showers, tack shop and a blacksmith
department. Between the stables and
White Big Top, the Warm-Up tent is where
the riders rehearse with the horses before
and after the show. This area also includes
wardrobe, makeup and dressing areas for
the two-legged artists. A staff kitchen tent
prepares more than 600 meals daily.