Alliance Theatre presents Duel Reality
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Fri., Feb. 6 - Sun., Mar. 1
Duel Reality, Alliance Theater - The Montreal-based Seven Fingers acrobatics troupe is taking over the Alliance for three weeks with their adaptation of "Romeo & Juliet." Love and torment on a high wire, if you will. The group is famous for combining acrobatics with theatre, illusion, multimedia, music and dance, and they boast of telling human stories with superhuman skills. "Wonders never cease with The Seven Fingers," a reviewer for "The Boston Globe" wrote. "Every time they take the stage - or soar above it - they test the limits of possibility." - Kevin C. Madigan
From the venue:
Duel Reality
February 5 - March 1, 2026
By The 7 Fingers
Directed by Shana Carroll
All ages; best enjoyed by ages 6+
From The 7 Fingers, the high-flying troupe behind the awe-inspiring stunts in the Alliance’s Broadway musical Water for Elephants, comes DUEL REALITY – an epic, cirque-infused performance inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Featuring their signature electrifying mix of circus, storytelling, music, and dance, this acrobatic tour-de-force for all ages has been described as “entirely entertaining and engaging” and “a spectacle that will truly astonish all who see it.” Imagine a world where star-crossed lovers are circus stars, their love story unfolding through graceful and death-defying acrobatics. Two feuding families engage in a battle of skill, each competition more daring than the last—while a pair of star-crossed lovers struggles to escape the showdown. They are fierce players, but do they care who wins or loses if playing the game can bring them closer together? The reimagined tale of two rival houses dazzles the senses and stirs the heart.
Alliance Theatre presents Duel Reality | 02/07/2026 2:00 PM