Cirque du Soleil: Fire Within

2002 - 2002

Episode 1

16th September 2002

Episode 1

New Arrivals - Artists from around the world arrive at the Cirque du Soleil headquarters in Montreal. They are quickly introduced to their new realities. Will everyone be able to adapt to this challenging environment?

Episode 2

23rd September 2002

Episode 2

Behind Closed Doors - The characters' stories unfold as the focus turns to their personal lives. Gareth is already on his way back home to England. Does he plan on returning to Cirque du Soleil?

Episode 3

30th September 2002

Episode 3

The Rise and Fall of the Trapeze - Artists prepare their acts for the first presentation to the creative team. Stella and Raquel's act is the unfortunate focus of the team's attention.

Episode 4

7th October 2002

Episode 4

Shooting Stars - It is officially time for the artists to join Cirque du Soleil. Kevin and Andrew question certain clauses in their contracts and hesitate before signing.

Episode 5

14th October 2002

Episode 5

The Holiday Season - The holidays bring a more intimate look into the characters as they reflect on their lives and relationships outside Cirque du Soleil. Meanwhile Olga, a world-renowned equilibrist, is offered a starring role in the show.

Episode 6

21st October 2002

Episode 6

New Year, New Blood, New Challenges - For the first time, the entire cast is assembled. Adrian, a Romanian singer, as well as several world-renowned artists join the team. Competition intensifies as egos are challenged.

Episode 7

28th October 2002

Episode 7

Pushing Acrobatics - Everyone feels the pressure throughout the endless training process. Insecurities are revealed as the characters push themselves to meet individual expectations. Raquel and Stella's act is yet to be approved.

Episode 8

4th November 2002

Episode 8

Moving On - Construction on the Grand Chapiteau is underway. Gareth and Ashely are stressed as they are told that they are on the verge of being replaced.

Episode 9

11th November 2002

Episode 9

The Grand Chapiteau - The first rehearsal under the blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau takes place. The artists must adjust to this new and unfamiliar environment. Kevin and Andrew provide a preview of the show at the official press conference.

Episode 10

18th November 2002

Episode 10

The Lion's Den - Excitement is in the air as the artists perform in front of a live audience for the very first time. Nonetheless, devastating news awaits several of them. Who will be cut and who will stay?

Episode 11

25th November 2002

Episode 11

Countdown To Premiere - As tensions mount even higher, the last dress rehearsal is performed. Last-minute changes are made. Will Olga meet expectations in a lead role?

Episode 12

2nd December 2002

Episode 12

Opening Night - Journalists, photographers and special guests attend the world premiere of "Varekai". How will the new show be received?

Episode 13

9th December 2002

Episode 13

The Aftermath and Departure - A series of dramatic adjustments are imposed. For some, it's the end of a dream, for others they are entering a new world that holds discovery, difficulty and excitement.

Top Cast

Oleg Ouchakov•Stella Umeh•Olga Pikhienko

Director

Lewis Cohen

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Cirque du Soleil: Fire Within is an Emmy award winning Canadian reality television series first broadcast in 2002.

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Oleg Ouchakov

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Stella Umeh

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Olga Pikhienko

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Raquel Karro

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Ashley Beaver

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Gareth Hopkins

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Kevin Atherton

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Andrew Atherton

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Christopher Dyson

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Dominic Champagne

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Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne

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Suzanne Girard

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Lewis Cohen

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Michael Butler

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Mathieu Beaudin

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Alex Margineanu

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Mariano Franco

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Anna Paskal

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Ghislaine Servant

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Martin Bolduc

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Peter Krieger

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Bernard Gariépy Strobl

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John Westheuser

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Daniel Toussaint

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Christian Barcellos

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Frances Berwick

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Anne Frank

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Jason Breckenridge

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Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne

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Annie Penelope Dussault

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Vincent Gagné

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Mathieu Beaudin

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Daniel Toussaint

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Lewis Cohen

Director

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Daniel Toussaint

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Marie Gagnon

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Armand Thomas

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Max Chalifoux

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Normand Latour

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Julie Monette

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Mathieu Beaudin

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Francois Simard

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Véronique Boncompagni

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Jennifer Wilson

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Jean-Marie Drot

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Olivier Léger

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Jean-Maurice de Ernsted

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Christina Thompson

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Marie Côté

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Martin Cazes

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Jean-Charles Desjardins

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Philippe Mercier

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Sylvain Vary

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Martin Lebel

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Irina Kraztsova

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