Cirque du Soleil Corteo: Australian fans get 25 more chances to see renowned show
Due to overwhelming demand, thousands more Australians will have the opportunity to see Cirque du Soleil up close and personal, with 25 additional shows announced around the country.
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Thousands more Australians will have the chance to see Cirque du Soleil up close and personal, with 25 additional shows announced around the country for later this year.
Following overwhelming demand, audiences in five Aussie cities will be greeted with a mix of “comedy and never-seen-before acrobatics” when their newest show, Corteo, arrives on our shores in August.
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Directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, the show — which features 120 members from 27 different countries — first premiered in Montreal, and features a double-sided stage where audiences face each other.
Since its creation, Corteo has had more than 12 million spectators across in 30 countries — with a total of 53 shows slated for Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide before the show heads to New Zealand.
And in a Cirque du Soleil first, the stage is central in the arena, giving a unique perspective not only of the show, but also a performer’s eye view of the audience.
“Corteo is a real celebration of life that blends comedy and never-seen-before acrobatics into a unique staging arrangement,” Cirque du Soleil’s Mike Newquist previously told News Corp Australia.
“Australians who fell in love with the breathtaking artistry and storytelling of Luzia will be equally captivated by Corteo.”
Pre-sale tickets will be available to Newscorp Plus Rewards members on Wednesday May 28, with general public on sale Thursday May 29.
Corteo’s updated Australian tour dates
Perth Arena: 11 shows betweeen 8-17 August
Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena: 12 shows between 22-31 August
Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena: 12 shows between 4-14 September
Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre: 12 shows between 18-28 September
Adelaide’s Entertainment Centre: 6 shows between Oct 2-5.
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