Sarah Toce
Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO, a visually immersive circus production that blends acrobatics, music and storytelling, opens Jan. 30 under the traveling Big Top at Marymoor Park and will continue performances through March 22, 2026.
ECHO features an international cast of more than 50 performers who bring the show’s acrobatics-driven story to life through music, movement and theatrical spectacle. ECHO unites performers representing roughly 19 nationalities, reflecting Cirque du Soleil’s global casting approach.
At the center of the production is Future, the curious young protagonist whose journey anchors the show’s environmental and human connection themes. The role has been performed on tour by French artist Louana Seclet Monchot, with additional performers rotating into the role depending on tour scheduling. Future is joined by her playful companion, Ewai the Dog, a physical theater character portrayed by performers including Philippe Dupuis and Henrik Veres in various tour stops.
The production also features The Cartographer, a guiding figure in the story, portrayed on tour by artists such as Piotr Kopacz and Alexandre Humbert. Comic relief comes from the clown duo Double Trouble, performed by Clément Malin of France and Caio Sorana of Italy, whose physical comedy sequences punctuate the show’s more dramatic acrobatic moments.
Beyond its principal characters, ECHO highlights a wide range of specialty acts. The slackwire performance has featured artists including Taras Hoi of Ukraine and Antino Pansa of French Guiana, while the striking hair suspension act known as Fireflies has been performed by Charlotte O’Sullivan of Canada and Penelope Elena Scheidler of Austria. The Ethiopian duo Robel Mezgebe Weldemikael and Meareg Hishe Mehari perform the fast paced Icarian Games act, which involves dynamic foot juggling and aerial throws. Large ensemble numbers such as the Human Cradle and banquine sequences showcase coordinated group acrobatics requiring precise timing and collective strength.
ECHO runs roughly 125 minutes with a 25-minute intermission and is presented on select days — typically Wednesdays through Sundays — with weekend matinees and evening shows available. Tickets and showtimes are available through the official Cirque du Soleil website, with options suitable for families and general audiences.
The Seattle Lesbian is giving readers a sneak-peek into the magic of it all. Take a look at our behind-the-scenes coverage from the top of the Space Needle!
