Before the show, I made early dinner reservations at Orchard City Kitchen in downtown Campbell. We had been meaning to visit this restaurant, as it was mentioned by the Michelin Guide, but it was difficult to reserve. I managed to snag a table at 5:15 p.m.
When we arrived at the plaza, we had difficulty finding parking, so we circled around until a spot opened up. We parked and were seated inside the restaurant. The menu was provided inside an envelope.
We ordered the following dinner items:
- Korean Fried Chicken (KFC)
- Tempura Artichoke Hearts
- Bone Marrow Pasta
The dishes were fantastic, but picking the most outstanding dish was hard. I really liked the Bone Marrow Pasta and the Korean Fried Chicken.
After dinner, we drove 15 minutes to watch Cirque du Soleil's Kooza in the big outdoor tent in East San Jose. The show was excellent, with fantastic and elaborate acrobatic stunts.
According to ChatGPT:
KOOZA is a touring Cirque du Soleil production that celebrates the essence of traditional circus — featuring astonishing acrobatics, classic clowning, daring stunts, whimsical characters, and vibrant visuals — all woven together with more theatrical storytelling than a typical circus performance. Cirque du Soleil Blog+1
🧠Basic Story & Theme
The show follows The Innocent, a curious and somewhat shy character who receives a mysterious big red box that unleashes the playful and enigmatic Trickster. Cirque du Soleil Blog
The Trickster leads The Innocent into a strange, colorful world full of surprises — a kind of journey of self-discovery where he encounters various quirky figures like the King, a trio of clowns, the Obnoxious Tourist (and his Bad Dog), and more. Cirque du Soleil Blog+1
Through dialogue-free physical performance, vivid music, and visual spectacle, the show explores themes like fear, identity, power, strength vs. fragility, and human connection. Cirque du Soleil
🤹♂️ Performances & Acts
KOOZA blends classic circus skills with Cirque’s signature artistry:
Highwire and tightrope acts that defy gravity. Cirque du Soleil Blog
Wheel of Death — a massive rotating apparatus with performers balancing and leaping at high speed. Cirque du Soleil Blog
Balancing acts (e.g., towering chairs). Cirque du Soleil Blog
Contortion, unicycle, hoops manipulation, and teeterboard acrobatics — each combining strength, precision, and grace. Cirque du Soleil Blog
Comedic clowning offers light-hearted relief and direct audience interaction throughout. Cirque du Soleil Blog
🎨 Style & Experience
The visual world is bold, exotic, and highly stylized, with striking costumes and an immersive set inspired by global artistic influences. Cirque du Soleil Blog
Music is live, eclectic, and energetic, adding emotional and rhythmic depth to the performance. The Beat Asia
The tone is both playful and daring — sometimes funny, sometimes awe-inspiring, but always captivating. Cirque du Soleil Blog
🪩 Overall Feel
Instead of a linear narrative, KOOZA feels like a journey through spectacle and emotion, where the acrobatic acts themselves tell the story of transformation and self-discovery, all set under the traditional Cirque big top.
Acts currently in the show include:
- Charivari (opening)
- Contortion
- Aerial straps
- Double highwire
- Clowning
- Hoops manipulation
- Skeleton Dance (choreographed dance number)
- Chair balancing
- Unicycle duo
- Wheel of death
- Teeterboard
We really enjoyed the show and would love to return.
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