Cirque Italia Water Circus

Cirque Italia's latest production delivers the captivating story of Rafael, a farm boy swept away by a tornado, who lands in the heart of the city's chaos. Performances land at Lake Charles's Prien Lake Mall from September 19—22.

Water Circus is a comedic escapade in the cirque tradition, that follows Rafael the Clown as he transitions from farm life to the dazzling lights of the city, finding the humor inherent in these very different worlds. As Rafael navigates the city, he encounters many personalities, reflecting the diverse facets of urban life. Featuring trampoline, high wire, swing, fire, and rope acts, Cirque's talented performers bring this animal-free production's shape-shifting characters to breathtakingly dramatic, acrobatic life, in the process celebrating the rich tapestry of human experience. Performances at 7:30 pm Thursday and Friday; 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 7:30 pm Saturday, 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm Sunday, under the blue and white big top tent at the Alexandria Mall. cirqueitalia.com for tickets and more information.