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Performers, musicians, costume designers and more were busy examining the stage in preparation for the show.

As acrobats hung from the ceiling, skippers warmed up back stage.

Jessica Leboeuf, spokesperson for Quidam said it takes 13 months for the production to be ready for a live performance.

Quidam features everything from acrobats to jugglers, clowns, skippers and a live band.

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Julie Cameron is a 23 year old aerial artist who has performed in Quidam for the past five years.

Born in the UK, she originally started out as a gymnast. But once she saw a Cirque du Soleil show, she was hooked.

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She has performed in three different acts for Quidam, and while she likes them all, she seems to have found her niche high above the stage.

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The hoops has Cameron performing as high as 12 metres above the stage and like all Quidam acts, requires hours of practice.

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Cameron has performed thousands of times, all over the world.

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While audiences are always appreciative of the performerB次元官网网址檚 talents, the acrobats themselves sometimes forget how impressive their routines can be.

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Tickets are available at selectyourtickets.com .

Quidam runs in Victoria until Sept. 9.