New Cirque du Soleil show Amaluna an 'homage to women'

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The upcoming Cirque du Soleil production Amaluna will be a love story inspired by Greek mythology, Amazonian warrior women and Shakespeare, featuring 70% female performers.

"The story of Amaluna is about a young daughter becoming a woman, and all the great goddesses and women who come to participate in this ceremonious right of passage," the show's director, Diane Paulus, said following its unveiling in Montreal on Wednesday.

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"An homage to women"