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BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND (March 13, 2013) – Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse continues to win over Queensland. Due to the overwhelming reception from audiences and critics alike, seven additional performances have been added to the limited engagement of the show performed under the gleaming White Big Top, next to DFO at Brisbane Airport, which will now run through April 7, 2013.

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“ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE LIVE SHOWS I`VE EVER SEEN!” Richard Wilkins, TODAY
“ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! SPECTACULAR! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.” Robin Bailey, 97.3 FM
“A WHIZ-BANG SPECTACLE OF A PRODUCTION.” Natalie Bochenski, Brisbane Times
“CAVALIA MAKES MAGIC COME ALIVE. A PERFECT MELDING OF PEOPLE AND HORSES.” Sharon Ghidella, Channel 7
“WHAT A SPECTACLE! THE HORSES ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL!” Georgie Lewis, Channel Ten
“MAGNIFICENT!” Darren Cartwright, Australian Associated Press
“SPECTACULAR! JUST JAW DROPPING!” Terri and Bindi Irwin

Cavalia opened to enthusiastic reviews and standing ovations last week and continues to charm spectators of all ages. Giving the ongoing demand and strong ticket sales, Cavalia is thrilled to announce a fifth week to its Brisbane season.

Brisbane is hosting the Australian premiere season, under the company’s famed signature White Big Top in the parking lot adjacent to DFO at Brisbane Airport. Cavalia will open in Sydney on May 15, 2013, on The Showring at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park. In Melbourne, Cavalia will open on August 7, 2013, at The Docklands.

TICKETS IN BRISBANE – Tickets are priced from $39.00 to $165.00 + applicable taxes and fees. For guests who desire an extraordinary outing, the show can be customized for an extended experience from $134.00 to $325.00, including a Horse Lovers Package that lets patrons tour Cavalia’s stables after the show, and the VIP Rendez-Vous Package that includes a post-show tour of the stables, a cocktail/dinner reception and much more. Special pricing is also available for children (2-12), juniors (13-17), senior citizens (65+) and for groups.

ABOUT CAVALIA INC. – Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Cavalia Inc. operates two separate touring shows, Cavalia and Odysseo, both of which marry the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels. Cavalia, seen by some 3.5 million people across North America and Europe since its 2003 debut, celebrates the relationship between humans and horses by loosely recounting the evolution of this bond. Odysseo, which premiered in autumn 2011, takes the next step, leading viewers on a journey through some of the breathtaking landscapes horses have helped humans discover around the globe. Follow Cavalia Inc.’s latest developments at www.twitter.com/cavalia or www.facebook.com/cavalia.

TICKETS: Available at www.cavalia.com.au or by calling 1800-765-955. $39.00 to $325.00 + applicable taxes and fees. Special pricing and packages also available for groups, children (2-12), juniors (13-17) and seniors (65+).

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BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND (March 8, 2013) – While some of the biggest names in music, sport, fashion and media walked the red carpet last Wednesday at the Australian Premiere of the spectacular Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse in Brisbane, it was the horses who were the true stars of this unique theatrical production, one which ended with a full standing ovation.

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The Opening Night in Queensland also marked the 2000th show for Cavalia since its inception in 2003, a remarkable milestone as the Canadian-based troupe begins its debut tour of the Land Down Under. In celebrating the 2000th show, 2000 tickets have been donated nationwide to VARIETY, the children’s charity to enable families from disadvantaged backgrounds to share this magical production.

Australian wildlife warriors and international stars Bindi, Bob and Terri Irwin joined entertainment guru Richard Wilkins, Brisbane Broncos’ Corey Parker and Sam Thiaday; Brisbane Lions stars Simon Black, Daniel Merrett, Daniel Rich and coach Michael Voss; Brisbane Roar’s Besart Berisha and Matt Smith, leading food personalities Alistair McLeod and Ben O’Donoghue, stage royalty Carol Burns, fashion leaders Pam Easton and George Wu, Firebirds star Laura Geitz, super-triathlete Hayley Bateup and a host of leading media faces and more under the gleaming White Big Top - the largest touring tent in the world for the national premiere.

The true stars of the night however were the 44 magnificent horses and 36 riders, aerialists, acrobats, dancers and musicians from all over the world, who celebrate the relationship between humans and horses, virtually reinventing the equestrian arts. Reflected by the applause of the A-list spectators, Cavalia is truly a show unlike any other. Two thousand guests were drawn into a dream-like world, as the two and four-legged performers interacted on a colossal stage in front of a constantly changing 60-metre-wide digital projection screen.

Cavalia has already taken Queensland by storm, with Founder and Artistic Director Normand Latourelle announcing just last week additional performances for the Brisbane season, with matinees and evenings shows now scheduled through to March 31.

Brisbane is hosting the Australian premiere season, under the company’s famed signature White Big Top in the parking lot adjacent to DFO at Brisbane Airport. Cavalia will open in Sydney on May 15, 2013, on The Showring at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park. In Melbourne, Cavalia will open on August 7, 2013, at The Docklands.

TICKETS IN BRISBANE – Tickets are priced from $39.00 to $165.00 + applicable taxes and fees. For guests who desire an extraordinary outing, the show can be customized for an extended experience from $134.00 to $325.00, including a Horse Lovers Package that lets patrons tour Cavalia’s stables after the show, and the VIP Rendez-Vous Package that includes a post-show tour of the stables, a cocktail/dinner reception and much more. Special pricing is also available for children (2-12), juniors (13-17), senior citizens (65+) and for groups.

ABOUT CAVALIA INC. – Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Cavalia Inc. operates two separate touring shows, Cavalia and Odysseo, both of which marry the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels. Cavalia, seen by some 3.5 million people across North America and Europe since its 2003 debut, celebrates the relationship between humans and horses by loosely recounting the evolution of this bond. Odysseo, which premiered in autumn 2011, takes the next step, leading viewers on a journey through some of the breathtaking landscapes horses have helped humans discover around the globe. Follow Cavalia Inc.’s latest developments at www.twitter.com/cavalia or www.facebook.com/cavalia.

TICKETS: Available at www.cavalia.com.au or by calling 1800-765-955. $39.00 to $325.00 + applicable taxes and fees. Special pricing and packages also available for groups, children (2-12), juniors (13-17) and seniors (65+).

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