Cirque Du Soleil to Tour with Kurios – Cabinet Of Curiosities

Cirque Du Soleil to Tour with Kurios – Cabinet Of Curiosities

Cirque du Soleil will return to Australia from October 2019 with  KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™.  KURIOS will premiere under their Signature Big Top  on 2 October 2019 in Sydney at Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park.  Written and directed by Michel Laprise, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities is a tale in which time comes to a complete stop, transporting the audience inside a fantasy world where everything is possible.  In this realm set in the latter half of the nineteenth century, reality is quite relative indeed as our perception of it is utterly transformed.

Tickets for Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne are available for purchase to the general public beginning Monday 18 March at 9am by visiting cirquedusoleil.com/kurios or by calling 1800 036 685. Pre-sale waitlists for Adelaide and Perth will begin accepting registrations on Monday 18 March at 9am by visiting cirquedusoleil.com/kurios.

KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities had its world premiere in Montréal April 2014  In an alternate yet familiar past, in a place where wonders abound for those who trust their imagination, a Seeker discovers that in order to glimpse the marvels that lie just below the surface, we must first learn to close our eyes.  In his larger-than-life curio cabinet, the Seeker is convinced that there exists a hidden world – a place where the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams await.  A collection of otherworldly characters suddenly steps into his makeshift mechanical world.  When the outlandish, benevolent characters turn his world upside down with a touch of poetry and humor, his curios jump to life one by one before his very eyes.

Michel Laprise, Director, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities says, “Ever since my first visit to Australia nearly 15 years ago it has been one of my favourite places on earth.  I am thrilled that I can return through the spirit of KURIOS and I hope it will inspire and bring joy to everyone who enters into our special realm of reality under our big top.”

Michel Laprise worked in theatre for nine years as an actor, director and artistic director before joining Cirque du Soleil in 2000.  At Cirque du Soleil, Michel spent five years as a talent scout before taking on, in 2006, the role of Special Events Designer.  In that capacity, he directed the large-scale performance event created for the launch of the Fiat Bravo in Italy (2007); the Cirque du Soleil performance event celebrating Quebec City’s 400th anniversary (2008); the opening show at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Russia (2009); the launch of Microsoft’s Kinect console at the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo; and the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 FIBA International Basketball Federation World Championships in Istanbul.  In 2012, Michel collaborated with pop star Madonna, providing artistic direction for her performance at the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show; he later went on to direct her MDNA tour. Michel co-wrote and directed the VR movie “Kurios: Inside the Box” which won the Daytime Emmy® Award in the Outstanding Interactive Media category. 

TICKETING AND SHOW INFORMATION

Tickets on Sale for Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne - Monday 18 March at 9am

Adelaide and Perth - Register for Priority Waitlist from 18 March 

 

SYDNEY

Venue:                              Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

Date:                                 From Wednesday 2 October 2019

Times:                               Tuesdays to Fridays 8pm; Saturdays 4:30pm & 8:00pm; Sundays 1:30pm & 5:00pm

Bookings:                         cirquedusoleil.com/kurios

 

BRISBANE

Venue:                              Northshore Hamilton, Brisbane 

Date:                                 From Friday 10 January 2019

Times:                               Tuesdays to Fridays 8pm; Saturdays 4:30pm & 8:00pm; Sundays 1:30pm & 5:00pm

Bookings:                         cirquedusoleil.com/kurios

 

MELBOURNE

Venue:                              Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne

Date:                                 From Thursday 12 March 2020

Times:                               Tuesdays to Fridays 8pm; Saturdays 4:30pm & 8:00pm; Sundays 1:30pm & 5:00pm

Bookings:                         cirquedusoleil.com/kurios

 

ADELAIDE

Waitlist:                           Register for Priority Waitlist from 18 March 

                                            cirquedusoleil.com/kurios

 

PERTH

Waitlist:                           Register for Priority Waitlist from 18 March

                                            cirquedusoleil.com/kurios

 

TICKET PRICE                 From $80

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