Cirque Du Soleil – Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities Tickets

Cirque du Soleil KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities  has opened at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Reviews are coming in for the show from London theatre critics, check out our reviews round-up below including the Guardian, Times, Evening Standard and TimeOut. Cirque du Soleil KURIOS plays the Royal Albert Hall until 5 March 2023 - the 26th year that the Canadian company has performed at the venue. Taking aesthetic inspiration from the Victorian era and 19th century industrial revolution, KURIOS - Cabinet of curiosities weaves jaw-dropping acrobatics with artistry and humour. Featuring never seen before acts, KURIOS is a mind-boggling escape from reality, unveiling a festive, steampunk-inspired universe where the unexpected lies at every corner. KURIOS premiered in Montreal in 2014, and has entertained over 4.5 million spectators in 30 cities worldwide with over 2,000 performances brought to life by its cast of 49 world-class artists. More reviews to follow Book tickets for Cirque du Soleil KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities here

The Royal Albert Hall has announced that James Ainscough is taking over as their new CEO. Ainscough succeeds Craig Hassall, who stepped down in December, and starts in Spring 2023 tasked with delivering the Hall’s post Covid-19 business plan and its ongoing ambition to reach wider audiences. Later this week, the Royal Albert Hall welcomes Cirque du Soleil back to the venue, with their spectacular show KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities, which runs from 13 January to 5 March 2023. James Ainscough's most recent role is CEO at Help Musicians, a charity for professional musicians of all genres. He was formerly with the Royal Albert Hall from January 2008 to December 2017, initially as Director of Finance and Administration and then as Chief Operating Officer. He oversaw strategic and day-to-day artistic and commercial operations, customer services, marketing, fundraising, facilities and business services. James Ainscough said in a press statement: “The Royal Albert Hall has always been close to my heart. It has been a privilege to lead Help Musicians for the past five years and the charity is in now in good spirit with a clear strategy, a strong sense of purpose, and a wonderful team of staff, trustees and partners. Only a really special opportunity, like ‘coming home’ to the Royal Albert Hall, could have tempted me to leave. There are multiple challenges ahead but those are what most energise me. I could not be more excited to return to work with the Hall’s dedicated team. Together we will ensure the Hall offers the most amazing events and experiences to the most diverse audiences. And recognising its privilege as a prominent and much-loved venue, we will do all we can to support and nurture the wider music ecosystem of which we are an integral part.” Ian McCulloch, President of the Royal Albert Hall said: “James combines a passion for the promotion of music and cultural enlightenment with the vision and business skills required to lead the Hall through its next phase, applying financial prudence to extending our reach and our artistic ambitions. The Royal Albert Hall will benefit greatly from James’ experience, talent, enthusiasm and determination. We are delighted that he will soon be re-joining the team.” Book tickets to Cirque du Soleil's KURIOS at the Royal Albert Hall

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Cirque du Soleil's major new show has added more dates to its Royal Albert Hall run next year. Cirque du Soleil KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities will now run from 13 January to 5 March 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall, extending by nearly a month. Taking aesthetic inspiration from the Victorian era and 19th century industrial revolution, KURIOS - Cabinet of curiosities weaves jaw-dropping acrobatics with artistry and humour. Featuring never seen before acts, KURIOS is a mind-boggling escape from reality, unveiling a festive, steampunk-inspired universe where the unexpected lies at every corner. The run of KURIOS marks the 26th year that Cirque du Soleil have performed at the Royal Albert Hall, first debuting there in 1996. The hall has installed permanent technology to accommodate Cirque du Soleil’s shows, and this year have strengthened the steelwork beneath the stalls to accommodate even bigger Cirque shows. In an alternate yet familiar past, KURIOS steps inside the mechanical lab of an inventor convinced that there exists a hidden, invisible world—a place where the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams await. Once the inventor succeeds to unlock the door to this world of wonders, time comes to a complete stop and an uplifted cast of otherworldly characters invades his curio cabinet, bringing his makeshift creations to life one by one. As the visible becomes invisible and perspectives transform, KURIOS bursts into a celebration of the power of the imagination. KURIOS premiered in Montreal in 2014, and has entertained over 4.5 million spectators in 30 cities worldwide with over 2,000 performances brought to life by its cast of 49 world-class artists. Book tickets for Cirque du Soleil KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities here

Cirque du Soleil KURIOS — Cabinet of Curiosities is set to have its European premiere at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2023. The show opens on 13 January 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall, playing until 12 February 2023. Book tickets for Cirque du Soleil KURIOS — Cabinet of Curiosities here. Taking aesthetic inspiration from the Victorian era and 19th century industrial revolution, KURIOS—Cabinet of curiosities weaves jaw-dropping acrobatics with artistry and humour. Featuring never seen before acts, KURIOS is a mind-boggling escape from reality, unveiling a festive, steampunk-inspired universe where the unexpected lies at every corner. The run of KURIOS marks the 26th year that Cirque du Soleil have performed at the Royal Albert Hall, first debuting there in 1996. The hall has installed permanent technology to accommodate Cirque du Soleil’s shows, and this year have strengthened the steelwork beneath the stalls to accommodate even bigger Cirque shows. Michel Laprise, Writer and Director of KURIOS, said: “KURIOS was an absolute joy to create. Inspired by one of the most creative and forward-thinking periods in time, the second half of the 19th Century,  we created it with inventiveness in mind as a way to celebrate life and bring people together more, with the intention that the audience would reconnect with the optimism and the feeling that everything IS possible. During the creation period, we were already dreaming of the day when KURIOS would arrive in the iconic setting of the Royal Albert Hall as they are meant for each other. We’re so excited to perform the show’s European Premiere in London! The Royal Albert Hall has always been an incredibly special home for Cirque du Soleil in the UK and we’re proud to be celebrating its 150th anniversary with KURIOS, our Cabinet of Curiosities!”  Craig Hassall, CEO Royal Albert Hall, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Cirque du Soleil back to its London home, the Royal Albert Hall. This long-running partnership has consistently captivated audiences over the last 26 years and we cannot wait to see the steam-punk themed production they have in store for us with KURIOS. Cirque du Soleil are renowned for creating immersive experiences with their performances, and it is an honour to have them here, marking their European debut of KURIOS in this historic venue.”  In an alternate yet familiar past, KURIOS steps inside the mechanical lab of an inventor convinced that there exists a hidden, invisible world—a place where the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams await. Once the inventor succeeds to unlock the door to this world of wonders, time comes to a complete stop and an uplifted cast of otherworldly characters invades his curio cabinet, bringing his makeshift creations to life one by one. As the visible becomes invisible and perspectives transform, KURIOS bursts into a celebration of the power of the imagination. KURIOS premiered in Montreal in 2014, and has entertained over 4.5 million spectators in 30 cities worldwide with over 2,000 performances brought to life by its cast of 49 world-class artists.