“It seemed that 2020 would be the busiest year for Les 7 doigts, but its five shows were halted at the beginning of the year due to the pandemic. The company was also forced to close its studios on St-Laurent Boulevard.” (…)
But there is finally light at the end of the tunnel for Les 7 doigts. Prime Time resumed performances in Moscow earlier this month, and another Les 7 doigts show, Princesse de cirque, will be presented in the same venue at the National Theatre of Moscow throughout November. The European tour of Passagers will also resume with performances in France in November. (…)
Social distancing makes rehearsals particularly difficult for circus artists, as they are not allowed to touch each other.
“With public health rules, there are certain things artists cannot do and certain things they can do, said Mr. El-Husseini. If artists do not live together, they are not allowed to touch each other. With (the national circus arts association) En Piste, we are trying to discuss with public health authorities to see if we can have the same rules (regarding) contact as judo.”
Read the article published in the Montreal Gazette (in English).