Cavalia Odysseo

The show was wonderful. The horses are amazing. I was able to purchase the ticket in the box office before the show, and lucky enough to get a seat near the stage.

This show features a magical blend of equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects that will leave spectators in awe. Absolutely stunning!

Saw Cavalia’s “Odysseo” in Mississauga with a large group of seven on June 23, 2017. I came in with very high expectations and it exceeded them all. Having paid a lot of money and having seen 3 Cirque Du Soleil shows, I was worried I would feel let down by this show in the suburbs. I was mistaken. This was a truly high-quality show, to rival the entertainment you would get at any concert or sporting venue. I don't know anything about horses, or dressage, or such. And it didn't matter. Such large animals, moving so fast, in formation, almost dancing was impressive. The performers also did tricks with the animals that looked very impressive, like doing acrobatics and tricks in and sometimes under the saddles, and other rather dangerous-looking stunts. There was also a lot of performance quality from the non-equine, human performers. There was a troop of acrobats that performed very impressive feats of human athleticism. And there was impressive gymnastics-like work you would expect from a circus show. One particular scene with a “carousel” was particularly impressive. I’ve used the word impressive a lot, but that’s the word that keeps coming to mind! It was all choreographed very beautifully, and time seemed to fly; the show never seemed to drag and I never checked my watch. One review I read before said the show was full of human and equine muscle. These performers with their 8-pack abs lived up to that moniker. The White Big Top tent was a performer itself. They truly transformed this empty field into a temporary stadium. It felt much larger inside than it appeared on the outside. At first I was concerned the stage was really small, but curtains rolled back throughout the show to reveal a rather large stage for the horses, acrobats, and other performers to perform. The use of screens and lighting were also very effective at conveying the different climates and topography they were trying to emulate. And their use of water was something that definitely would not have been possible in a stadium. The tent was a performer in itself! I did not take any photos during the show because they asked for no pictures or recordings, especially no flash photography. Quite a few people did though, which was disappointing, and a little rude. Perhaps the only reason I wouldn’t rate it 5/5 stars, would be the price. It is a rather steep price for ticket. In an era where we’re used to streaming content almost for free, spending $200+ for a show feels like an extravagant anachronism. I understand and I see why it was so expensive, and I feel we got a very high-quality performance, but I can see how the ticket price could discourage some people. And, I didn’t like that we had to pay for parking, when parking at the Hershey Centre is normally free. But, as I said before, the show was impressive, an impressive merging of horseplay and gymnastics. It is pricey, but high-quality.

A must see show to appreciate the effort that goes into such a production from the venue all under huge tents to the acts themselves. Tireless effort at training these magnificent horses. The human acts are quite spectacular think: Cirque du Soleil.

The show was spectacular! The horses were amazing, and the performers/trainers are obviously gifted whisperers

Excellent show! I've never seen such a beautiful performance with animals

Although the artists put on a good show, I worked here and know how malicious this company is. I do not support them because although they send a message of peace on earth, they actually thrive off of the oppressed and bring injustice wherever they go. They are affiliated with cirque de Soleil, same co founder - Normand so their acts of terror go unheard of because of the giant backing their name, but I tell you the truth and I encourage you to care about supporting a company like this.

Amazing show, the horses are second to none. Captivating performance. Loved it. Worth every dollar, no bad seats

What an Amazing show! We purchased medium priced tickets and had great views no need for vip tickets to enjoy everything everything Well worth it.

The show was great. I strongly recommend paying for the VIP as it was definitely worth it. You can tell they really care for the riders and the horses. I do strongly encourage people to not do any photography during the show as you risk the lives of the performers and the animals. Horses spook quite easily and even though these are well trained they can always have an off day so please be respectful to those on the stage and those around you too.