"An adrenaline rush of acrobatics in a zany kingdom." That's the tagline that greets visitors to the website of KOOZA, and it's an accurate description of this Cirque du Soleil production. Dazzling costumes, breath-taking acrobatics, and a color-packed set tell the tale of "The Innocent," KOOZA's central character. He's not exactly a jovial being by nature, but his story is one filled with slapstick humor, as "the art of clowning" is at the core of the KOOZA performance.

Want to see for yourself, Little Creek? KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil is taking place "under the grand chapiteau" at the Virginia Beach Convention Center through Sunday, August 16. Tickets can be purchased online, and military discounts are available.

KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Parking Lot 5
Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/kooza/tickets/virginia-beach.aspx

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