The world’s most celebrated circus, Cirque du Soleil, is returning to Australia in October with a new touring show, KURIOUS – A Cabinet of Curiosities. Premiering under their Signature Big Top on October 2, 2019, in Sydney at the 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.
Cirque du Soleil describes the Australian tour: “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.”
“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,” the show synopsis reads. “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 humour, his curious jump to life one by one before his very eyes.”
KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities had its world premiere in Montréal April 2014 and since its debut, the critics have been raving across North America: “It is not to be missed on any account,” said Chris Jones in The Chicago Tribune. “KURIOS is the most enthralling, consistently over-the-top magical show Cirque du Soleil has sent our way in a long time,” raved Robert Hurwitt in The San Francisco Chronicle. “KURIOS is the most joyous piece of theatre I’ve seen in years and it will lift your spirits to the stars,” said Richard Ouzounian in The Toronto Star. And Misha Berson in The Seattle Times raved, “KURIOS thrills in a splendidly captivating new show.” The Los Angeles Times made it a Critic’s Choice.
Director Michael Laprise 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.”
Tickets for Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne are available for purchase beginning Monday 18 March at 9 am 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 9 am by visiting cirquedusoleil.com/kurios.
This article originally appeared on InStyle Australia.
